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... St. USER'S MANUAL FOR EVGA NFORCE 590 SLI MOTHERBOARD MODELS: 122-M2-NF59-AX Notice: Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer. This manual covers the following motherboards from EVGA CORP. 122-M2-NF59-AX CPU SUPPORT The 122-M2-NF59-AX motherboard will support the following AMD AM2 CPUs...
... St. USER'S MANUAL FOR EVGA NFORCE 590 SLI MOTHERBOARD MODELS: 122-M2-NF59-AX Notice: Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer. This manual covers the following motherboards from EVGA CORP. 122-M2-NF59-AX CPU SUPPORT The 122-M2-NF59-AX motherboard will support the following AMD AM2 CPUs...
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...and Jumper Settings 7 Jumpers, Connectors, Headers, and Sockets 8 Hardware Installation 09 Hardware Installation Steps 09 Checking The Motherboard Jumper Settings 09 Clearing the CMOS RAM 09 Keyboard Power On Function 10 USB Power On Function 10 Installing The CPU 10 Glossary of Terms 10 About AMD Athlon64 AM2 CPUs 11 Installing Memory 12 Memory Installation Diagrams 13 Expansion Cards 14 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 15 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Cards 15 Interrupt Request Table 15 PCI-Express Slots 15 Diagram of PCI-Express Slot Locations and...
...and Jumper Settings 7 Jumpers, Connectors, Headers, and Sockets 8 Hardware Installation 09 Hardware Installation Steps 09 Checking The Motherboard Jumper Settings 09 Clearing the CMOS RAM 09 Keyboard Power On Function 10 USB Power On Function 10 Installing The CPU 10 Glossary of Terms 10 About AMD Athlon64 AM2 CPUs 11 Installing Memory 12 Memory Installation Diagrams 13 Expansion Cards 14 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 15 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Cards 15 Interrupt Request Table 15 PCI-Express Slots 15 Diagram of PCI-Express Slot Locations and...
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... embedded Firewire controller allows connection and use of the benefits from 64-bit multi-tasking dual core AMD processors and NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) Technology with both supporting 10M/100M/1Gbps data transfer rate and full duplex or half duplex transportation. The motherboard provides dual Gigabit LAN by using two NVIDIA Giga-LAN controllers both of IEE1394 compliant devices. And, two PCI-Express x1 slots offers expandability for NVIDIA Dual Graphic Processing Unit...
... embedded Firewire controller allows connection and use of the benefits from 64-bit multi-tasking dual core AMD processors and NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) Technology with both supporting 10M/100M/1Gbps data transfer rate and full duplex or half duplex transportation. The motherboard provides dual Gigabit LAN by using two NVIDIA Giga-LAN controllers both of IEE1394 compliant devices. And, two PCI-Express x1 slots offers expandability for NVIDIA Dual Graphic Processing Unit...
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.... Specifications Spec Design Chipset CPU Socket AM2 Memory Sockets Expansion Slots Integrated IDE and Serial ATA RAID LAN 8CH-Audio BIOS Multi I/O Description ATX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 30.5 x 24.4cm NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI X16 Technology Supports 64bit AMD Athlon64 Socket AM2 processors Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64/ and AM2 Sempron Four 240-pin DIMM slots Support Dual-Channel DDR2 533/667/800 Supports up to 8GB DDR2 memory PCI-Express x16 slot x 2 PCI-Express x1 slot x 1 PCI-Express x4 slot x 1 32 bit PCI slots x 2 One PCI IDE controller support PCI Bus...
.... Specifications Spec Design Chipset CPU Socket AM2 Memory Sockets Expansion Slots Integrated IDE and Serial ATA RAID LAN 8CH-Audio BIOS Multi I/O Description ATX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 30.5 x 24.4cm NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI X16 Technology Supports 64bit AMD Athlon64 Socket AM2 processors Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64/ and AM2 Sempron Four 240-pin DIMM slots Support Dual-Channel DDR2 533/667/800 Supports up to 8GB DDR2 memory PCI-Express x16 slot x 2 PCI-Express x1 slot x 1 PCI-Express x4 slot x 1 32 bit PCI slots x 2 One PCI IDE controller support PCI Bus...
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... Connect ATX Power cable 7. Install Motherboard Drivers and Utilities Checking the Motherboard's Jumper Settings CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2 5. Remove the ATX power cable from the ATX power connector 3. Power-On and Load Standard Default BIOS Settings 8. Install Operating System 10. Connect the ATX power cable back to the ATX power connector 1 3 JBAT 1 3 JBAT 1-2 closed Normal 2-3 closed Clear CMOS CMOS RAM Clear Setting EVGA...
... Connect ATX Power cable 7. Install Motherboard Drivers and Utilities Checking the Motherboard's Jumper Settings CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2 5. Remove the ATX power cable from the ATX power connector 3. Power-On and Load Standard Default BIOS Settings 8. Install Operating System 10. Connect the ATX power cable back to the ATX power connector 1 3 JBAT 1 3 JBAT 1-2 closed Normal 2-3 closed Clear CMOS CMOS RAM Clear Setting EVGA...
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... to boot up a computer and establish the relationship between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices. the program logic used for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. the "central processing unit" (CPU); the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on the motherboard. Sound (interface) - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express- Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - Install CPU Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - Processor...
... to boot up a computer and establish the relationship between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices. the program logic used for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. the "central processing unit" (CPU); the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on the motherboard. Sound (interface) - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express- Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - Install CPU Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - Processor...
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... show you remove above. • Replace the computer system's cover. • Set up the BIOS if necessary. • Install the necessary software driver for your system power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Expansion Cards WARNING! If should be exclusively assigned. Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to manual assignment in use . • Align the card's connectors and...
... show you remove above. • Replace the computer system's cover. • Set up the BIOS if necessary. • Install the necessary software driver for your system power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Expansion Cards WARNING! If should be exclusively assigned. Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to manual assignment in use . • Align the card's connectors and...
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... two PCI-Express slots intended for Graphics (Two symmetrical PCI-Express x16 graphics slots deliver up to the PCI-Express Base Specification revision 1.0a , supporting PCI-Express VGA cards, and other PCI-Express devices. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - FROM TOP TO BOTTOM 16x PCI-E 1x PCI-E 4x PCI-E 16x PCI-E EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 14 There is fully compatible with the latest NVIDIA SLI Technology [SLI version...
... two PCI-Express slots intended for Graphics (Two symmetrical PCI-Express x16 graphics slots deliver up to the PCI-Express Base Specification revision 1.0a , supporting PCI-Express VGA cards, and other PCI-Express devices. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - FROM TOP TO BOTTOM 16x PCI-E 1x PCI-E 4x PCI-E 16x PCI-E EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 14 There is fully compatible with the latest NVIDIA SLI Technology [SLI version...
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... connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on the same IDE channel as the "Slave". The motherboard will not be connected to each connector. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - For best performance, we strongly suggest you don't install a CD-ROM or DVDROM drive on this channel will support both SATA 150 and 300 standards. 1 2 3 4 Serial-ATA Port Connectors 6 5 Serial-ATA Port Connectors EVGA...
... connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on the same IDE channel as the "Slave". The motherboard will not be connected to each connector. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - For best performance, we strongly suggest you don't install a CD-ROM or DVDROM drive on this channel will support both SATA 150 and 300 standards. 1 2 3 4 Serial-ATA Port Connectors 6 5 Serial-ATA Port Connectors EVGA...
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... these jumpers. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R AUD_RET_L AUDIO 2 10 Pin 1 9 AUD_MIC AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_FPOUT_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_L Line-Out, MIC Headers USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1/USB2/USB3 These headers are used for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO This header connects to the back panel. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 23 Without installing this cable, this header default setting is 5-6 short, 9-10 short. By attaching an optional USB cable, your...
... these jumpers. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R AUD_RET_L AUDIO 2 10 Pin 1 9 AUD_MIC AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_FPOUT_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_L Line-Out, MIC Headers USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1/USB2/USB3 These headers are used for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO This header connects to the back panel. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 23 Without installing this cable, this header default setting is 5-6 short, 9-10 short. By attaching an optional USB cable, your...
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... of common beep codes follows: Beep Meaning One short beep when displaying logo No error during start up, your system case according to indicate this is working CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency During power-on, press key to displaying the last BIOS operation on test. The system may light up . For ATX power supplies, you turn on the power supply and press the ATX power switch on the front panel of the Installation CD. Starting Up Your...
... of common beep codes follows: Beep Meaning One short beep when displaying logo No error during start up, your system case according to indicate this is working CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency During power-on, press key to displaying the last BIOS operation on test. The system may light up . For ATX power supplies, you turn on the power supply and press the ATX power switch on the front panel of the Installation CD. Starting Up Your...
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... the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - Main Menu The main menu allows you to enter Setup. Configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more. Press F1 to continue, DEL to select from changing the default settings. Integrated Peripherals Onboard peripherals such as RAID, USB, and MAC control can be setup through this menu. PnP/PCI Configurations The system's Plug-and...
... the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - Main Menu The main menu allows you to enter Setup. Configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more. Press F1 to continue, DEL to select from changing the default settings. Integrated Peripherals Onboard peripherals such as RAID, USB, and MAC control can be setup through this menu. PnP/PCI Configurations The system's Plug-and...
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.... Network Boot Priority This option is started. Boot Up NumLock Status This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your PC. Security Option When it is set to "System", a password is used to reduce the time for Network startup. Advanced BIOS Features Removable Device Priority This option is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - MPS Version Control...
.... Network Boot Priority This option is started. Boot Up NumLock Status This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your PC. Security Option When it is set to "System", a password is used to reduce the time for Network startup. Advanced BIOS Features Removable Device Priority This option is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - MPS Version Control...
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...-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 32 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to turn off the PCI clock on the unused PCI slot LPC P2P P2P Decoding mode for LPC and P2P SSE/SSE2 Instructions Enable/Disable Stream SIMD Extensions System BIOS Cacheable Enable the memory cache function for BIOS Load timing/voltage settings Load timing and voltage settings from a profile Save timing/voltage settings Save timing and voltage settings to control chipset features, specifically clocks, voltages, and memory...
...-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 32 Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to turn off the PCI clock on the unused PCI slot LPC P2P P2P Decoding mode for LPC and P2P SSE/SSE2 Instructions Enable/Disable Stream SIMD Extensions System BIOS Cacheable Enable the memory cache function for BIOS Load timing/voltage settings Load timing and voltage settings from a profile Save timing/voltage settings Save timing and voltage settings to control chipset features, specifically clocks, voltages, and memory...
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... during POST DQS Training Control Perform/Skip DQS training CKE base power down mode Enable/Disable CKE base power down mode CKE power down control CKE power down mode selection. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 35 Memory Configuration Optimized for nForce Mem Enable memory settings that are Optimized for nForce (only functional with DRAM that the oldest memory access request can be set to bypass the read/write queue Bypass Maximum Max...
... during POST DQS Training Control Perform/Skip DQS training CKE base power down mode Enable/Disable CKE base power down mode CKE power down control CKE power down mode selection. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 35 Memory Configuration Optimized for nForce Mem Enable memory settings that are Optimized for nForce (only functional with DRAM that the oldest memory access request can be set to bypass the read/write queue Bypass Maximum Max...
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Onboard Serial Port 1 This option is used to assign the I/O address and IRQ for onboard serial port 1. HD Audio Use this setting to configure HD Audio IDE HDD Block Mode Use this setting to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. Power Management Setup EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 38 Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - IDE Function Setup Use this menu to setup the data flow control for IDE RAID Config Use this menu to enable/disable SATA RAID USB Config Use this...
Onboard Serial Port 1 This option is used to assign the I/O address and IRQ for onboard serial port 1. HD Audio Use this setting to configure HD Audio IDE HDD Block Mode Use this setting to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. Power Management Setup EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 38 Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - IDE Function Setup Use this menu to setup the data flow control for IDE RAID Config Use this menu to enable/disable SATA RAID USB Config Use this...
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... system using an ATX power supply. WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off This item is used to set the power down method. Power-on by PBTN This option is used to set the system to wake-up on ring. PnP/PCI Configurations EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - The status of the ACPI function. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Use this option to enable or disable AMD...
... system using an ATX power supply. WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off This item is used to set the power down method. Power-on by PBTN This option is used to set the system to wake-up on ring. PnP/PCI Configurations EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. Suite B, Brea, CA 92821 Phone: 888 / 881-EVGA - 714 / 528-4500 - The status of the ACPI function. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Use this option to enable or disable AMD...
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... been installed on -screen instructions. NOTE: The included floppy disk with RAID drivers supports Windows XP (32 bit version) and Windows 2000 only. DRIVER INSTALLATION After your computer's Operating System is installed, you will need to install drivers for the new drivers to take you to the BIOS configuration screens. We have made this will need to make changes as it will need to reboot in order for your motherboard in the BIOS PDF that...
... been installed on -screen instructions. NOTE: The included floppy disk with RAID drivers supports Windows XP (32 bit version) and Windows 2000 only. DRIVER INSTALLATION After your computer's Operating System is installed, you will need to install drivers for the new drivers to take you to the BIOS configuration screens. We have made this will need to make changes as it will need to reboot in order for your motherboard in the BIOS PDF that...
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... installation. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may not use of the software in a computer service business, network, time-sharing network • Making alterations or copies of any kind in , any and all software, manuals,...software to third parties • Providing use the software on more than a single machine, even if you own or lease more than one or more of the violation or default. Upon termination, for connection of Software and materials, must accept any reason, all copies of the monitor to the graphics card...
... installation. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may not use of the software in a computer service business, network, time-sharing network • Making alterations or copies of any kind in , any and all software, manuals,...software to third parties • Providing use the software on more than a single machine, even if you own or lease more than one or more of the violation or default. Upon termination, for connection of Software and materials, must accept any reason, all copies of the monitor to the graphics card...
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... - Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 65 Contacting EVGA Customer Service is dedicated to register your motherboard's model number and serial number ready. Before contacting Customer Service, please review this manual. You will register it for support, a staff member will need to Keep Handy Before Calling Motherboard Model Number Motherboard Chipset Processor Type and Speed Operating System Installed Service Packs Other Installed Hardware EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. If you . •...
... - Fax: 714 / 528-4501 Page 65 Contacting EVGA Customer Service is dedicated to register your motherboard's model number and serial number ready. Before contacting Customer Service, please review this manual. You will register it for support, a staff member will need to Keep Handy Before Calling Motherboard Model Number Motherboard Chipset Processor Type and Speed Operating System Installed Service Packs Other Installed Hardware EVGA Corporation 2900 Saturn St. If you . •...