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EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Table of Contents Before You Begin 4 Motherboard Specifications 5 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 6-7 Equipment ...8-9 Hardware Installation 10 Installing the CPU 11-12 Installing the Cooling ...
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Table of Contents Before You Begin 4 Motherboard Specifications 5 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 6-7 Equipment ...8-9 Hardware Installation 10 Installing the CPU 11-12 Installing the Cooling ...
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EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Onboard Buttons 25 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators 26 PCIE-E Disable Swtiches 27 CPU1 Disable Swtiches 28 DIMM Disable Swtiches 29 Voltage Measure Point 30 Installing Drivers and Software 31 POST Codes 32-33 EVGA Glossary of Terms 34-36 Compliance Information 37 3
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Onboard Buttons 25 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators 26 PCIE-E Disable Swtiches 27 CPU1 Disable Swtiches 28 DIMM Disable Swtiches 29 Voltage Measure Point 30 Installing Drivers and Software 31 POST Codes 32-33 EVGA Glossary of Terms 34-36 Compliance Information 37 3
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With this purchase you not only receive the best dual Xeon® motherboard built for the life of the product. 4 If you ever have any issues we are here to support you and your purchase for the enthusiast, by the enthusiast, you for purchasing the EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Before You Begin... This is the premier dual socket enthusiast class motherboard. Thank you also receive our industry leading 24/7 technical support.
With this purchase you not only receive the best dual Xeon® motherboard built for the life of the product. 4 If you ever have any issues we are here to support you and your purchase for the enthusiast, by the enthusiast, you for purchasing the EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Before You Begin... This is the premier dual socket enthusiast class motherboard. Thank you also receive our industry leading 24/7 technical support.
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... Ethernet Ports (10/100/1000) by Intel® NIC 8 Channel High Definition Audio + Optical HPTX Form Factor 5 When replacing a motherboard in the kit. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Intentions of the cables.
... Ethernet Ports (10/100/1000) by Intel® NIC 8 Channel High Definition Audio + Optical HPTX Form Factor 5 When replacing a motherboard in the kit. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Intentions of the cables.
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motherboard. The EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard This motherboard contains the Intel® C606 chipset and is missing or damaged, contact your reseller. Be sure to inspect each piece of the ... anything is SLI® ready for adding a motherboard to quickly and visually guide you through the hardware installation of equipment shipped in the packing box. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard comes with EVGA Classified -
motherboard. The EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard This motherboard contains the Intel® C606 chipset and is missing or damaged, contact your reseller. Be sure to inspect each piece of the ... anything is SLI® ready for adding a motherboard to quickly and visually guide you through the hardware installation of equipment shipped in the packing box. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard comes with EVGA Classified -
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EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard I/O Shield Installs in the system case to block radio frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign objects, and aids in proper airflow within ...
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard I/O Shield Installs in the system case to block radio frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign objects, and aids in proper airflow within ...
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... CPU socket 3. 1394B header 4. Front panel connector 13. CMOS clear button 18. PCI-E/DIMM disable switches 9. Debug LED Display 14. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Layout 4 2 26 1 16 7 25 23 22 7 15 24 21 1. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Figure 1. CPU Fan headers 5. Intel® C606 Chipset 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. USB 3.0 header 12. USB headers 15...
... CPU socket 3. 1394B header 4. Front panel connector 13. CMOS clear button 18. PCI-E/DIMM disable switches 9. Debug LED Display 14. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Layout 4 2 26 1 16 7 25 23 22 7 15 24 21 1. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Figure 1. CPU Fan headers 5. Intel® C606 Chipset 6. 24-pin ATX power connector 7. USB 3.0 header 12. USB headers 15...
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... transmission 6 6 9 Speed/Link LED Status Yellow Green Off Description 1000 Mbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate 10. E-SATA ports (Two) 6. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Figure 2.
... transmission 6 6 9 Speed/Link LED Status Yellow Green Off Description 1000 Mbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate 10. E-SATA ports (Two) 6. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Figure 2.
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EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. Remember to remove ...
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. Remember to remove ...
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... pushing down and away from the socket. Unhook the right socket lever by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the socket. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU.
... pushing down and away from the socket. Unhook the right socket lever by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the socket. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU.
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Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. Lower the load plate so it is resting on the CPU to lock into place. Carefully lock the lever back into the socket. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Align the notches on the CPU. Press the right socket lever down to the notches in the socket. Lower the processor straight down into place. Repeat this process for the secondary CPU. 12
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. Lower the load plate so it is resting on the CPU to lock into place. Carefully lock the lever back into the socket. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Align the notches on the CPU. Press the right socket lever down to the notches in the socket. Lower the processor straight down into place. Repeat this process for the secondary CPU. 12
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... slot populated in each red bank to ensure the component is installed properly. 1. This slot matches the slot on the DIMM to ensure normal operation. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Installing the Cooling Device There are many different cooling devices that can be at least one gap near the center of the DIMM slot...
... slot populated in each red bank to ensure the component is installed properly. 1. This slot matches the slot on the DIMM to ensure normal operation. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Installing the Cooling Device There are many different cooling devices that can be at least one gap near the center of the DIMM slot...
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.... If the I /O shield into the connector. Determine if it fits securely. Align the memory module to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 2. It is aligned with an empty chassis.
.... If the I /O shield into the connector. Determine if it fits securely. Align the memory module to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 2. It is aligned with an empty chassis.
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... to be secured to the chassis and help to the fan assembly instruction. 5. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis. 2. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with the studs/spacers. 3. Secure the motherboard with a mounting hole on the motherboard...
... to be secured to the chassis and help to the fan assembly instruction. 5. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis. 2. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with the studs/spacers. 3. Secure the motherboard with a mounting hole on the motherboard...
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EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings on the motherboard. Make sure that the power ...
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings on the motherboard. Make sure that the power ...
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... with just one connector in the extra 6 pin PCI-E power connectors (optional) if you need them for extreme overclocking. Align the pins to the CPU. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Table 1.
... with just one connector in the extra 6 pin PCI-E power connectors (optional) if you need them for extreme overclocking. Align the pins to the CPU. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Table 1.
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... six (6) internal Serial ATA connectors and two (2) E-SATA on this motherboard. RX+ TX- SATA 5 are SATA 3GPS and are controlled by the Intel® Chipset. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect a Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the...
... six (6) internal Serial ATA connectors and two (2) E-SATA on this motherboard. RX+ TX- SATA 5 are SATA 3GPS and are controlled by the Intel® Chipset. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect a Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the...
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... of the case to these two pins of the hard disks. RESET Attach the Reset switch cable from the case to these two pins. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is used to connect the following four cables. (see Table 2 for...
... of the case to these two pins of the hard disks. RESET Attach the Reset switch cable from the case to these two pins. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is used to connect the following four cables. (see Table 2 for...
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EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are backwards compatible with USB 2.0. 1. It also contains one 19-pin onboard header that can ...
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are backwards compatible with USB 2.0. 1. It also contains one 19-pin onboard header that can ...
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Table 4. Front Audio Header Connector Front Audio Connector 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin Signal 1 PORT1_L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT1_R 4 PRECENCE_J 5 PORT2_R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 8 Empty 9 PORT2_L 10 SENSE2_RETURN 21 The front Audio supports re-tasking function. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Audio Header The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: The Front Audio & the Rear Audio.
Table 4. Front Audio Header Connector Front Audio Connector 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin Signal 1 PORT1_L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT1_R 4 PRECENCE_J 5 PORT2_R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 8 Empty 9 PORT2_L 10 SENSE2_RETURN 21 The front Audio supports re-tasking function. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Audio Header The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: The Front Audio & the Rear Audio.