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... You Begin...8 Parts NOT in the Kit...9 Intentions of the Kit ...9 Motherboard ...10 Motherboard Specifications 10 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 12 Unpacking ...12 Equipment ...12 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 14 Hardware Installation 17 Safety Instructions...17 Preparing the Motherboard 18 Installing the CPU...18 Installing the CPU Fan...19 Installing System Memory (DIMMs...
... You Begin...8 Parts NOT in the Kit...9 Intentions of the Kit ...9 Motherboard ...10 Motherboard Specifications 10 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 12 Unpacking ...12 Equipment ...12 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 14 Hardware Installation 17 Safety Instructions...17 Preparing the Motherboard 18 Installing the CPU...18 Installing the CPU Fan...19 Installing System Memory (DIMMs...
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EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12 24 Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 24 Connecting SATA Cables 25 Connecting Internal Headers 26 Front Panel Header ...26 ...
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12 24 Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives 24 Connecting SATA Cables 25 Connecting Internal Headers 26 Front Panel Header ...26 ...
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EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 55 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment 55 Maximum Payload Size 55 PC Health Status Menu ...56 SmartFan Function...57 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature...59 Voltage Control...61 CPU Feature...63 Installing Drivers and Software 65 Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 Driver Installation 65 Appendix A. POST Codes 67 EVGA Glossary of Terms 74 Compliance Information 77 6
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 55 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment 55 Maximum Payload Size 55 PC Health Status Menu ...56 SmartFan Function...57 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature...59 Voltage Control...61 CPU Feature...63 Installing Drivers and Software 65 Windows XP/Vista/Win 7 Driver Installation 65 Appendix A. POST Codes 67 EVGA Glossary of Terms 74 Compliance Information 77 6
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Figure 2. Figure 5. Figure 7. Figure 9. Figure 4. Figure 8. Figure 10. Figure 11. Figure 12. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Back Panel Connectors 16 PW1 Motherboard Connector 23 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 37 Standard CMOS Features Menu 39 Advanced ... Status Menu 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature Menu 59 Voltage Control 61 CPU Feature Menu 63 7 Figure 14. Figure 13. Figure 3. Figure 6. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1.
Figure 2. Figure 5. Figure 7. Figure 9. Figure 4. Figure 8. Figure 10. Figure 11. Figure 12. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Layout 14 Chassis Back Panel Connectors 16 PW1 Motherboard Connector 23 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 37 Standard CMOS Features Menu 39 Advanced ... Status Menu 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature Menu 59 Voltage Control 61 CPU Feature Menu 63 7 Figure 14. Figure 13. Figure 3. Figure 6. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1.
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As always with this board you also get the added bonus of EVGA's industry leading 24/7 technical support in case you for SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0. Thank you ever have included EVBot support to take the already excellent performance of the EVGA lineup and push it into the future by adding support for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Before You Begin... Also we have any issues or questions. 8 This board is designed to facilitate your tweaking needs.
As always with this board you also get the added bonus of EVGA's industry leading 24/7 technical support in case you for SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0. Thank you ever have included EVBot support to take the already excellent performance of the EVGA lineup and push it into the future by adding support for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Before You Begin... Also we have any issues or questions. 8 This board is designed to facilitate your tweaking needs.
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Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for proper system functionality. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all connecting cables necessary to install the motherboard into a system case. If you are replacing a motherboard, ... even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you have an operating system. 9 When replacing a motherboard in the kit. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately...
Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for proper system functionality. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all connecting cables necessary to install the motherboard into a system case. If you are replacing a motherboard, ... even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you have an operating system. 9 When replacing a motherboard in the kit. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately...
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... mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 4.8Gbps 10 Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of DDR3 memory. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA X58 FTW ³ Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Supports transfer speeds up to 24GBs of 12 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor support Intel Core i7 processor...
... mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 4.8Gbps 10 Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of DDR3 memory. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA X58 FTW ³ Motherboard Thank you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Supports transfer speeds up to 24GBs of 12 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor support Intel Core i7 processor...
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...3-Way SLI configurations. 1 - Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard This PCI-E motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is SLI-ready for adding a motherboard to quickly and visually guide you may... not need many of the motherboard. 12 Visual Guide Helps to a system case. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard comes with the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. If replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables.
...3-Way SLI configurations. 1 - Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard This PCI-E motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is SLI-ready for adding a motherboard to quickly and visually guide you may... not need many of the motherboard. 12 Visual Guide Helps to a system case. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard comes with the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. If replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables.
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EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a PCI-E, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors. 14
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a PCI-E, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors. 14
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... Off Description 1000 Mbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate 8. USB 2.0 Ports (Eight) 3. USB 3.0 ports (two) 6. Clear CMOS Button 4. EVBot Connector 5. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 1 7 7 6 4 2 3 5 2 2 2 8 1. Audio Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black Grey 2-Channel Line-In Line-Out Mic In 6-Channel Line-In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
... Off Description 1000 Mbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate 10 Mbps data rate 8. USB 2.0 Ports (Eight) 3. USB 3.0 ports (two) 6. Clear CMOS Button 4. EVBot Connector 5. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 1 7 7 6 4 2 3 5 2 2 2 8 1. Audio Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black Grey 2-Channel Line-In Line-Out Mic In 6-Channel Line-In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center...
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... cover within the CPU socket to protect the socket when there is recommended that you can replace the cover to lift the load plate up. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Remove the protective socket cover from the socket. Note: After removing...
... cover within the CPU socket to protect the socket when there is recommended that you can replace the cover to lift the load plate up. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Remove the protective socket cover from the socket. Note: After removing...
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... memory. (See Figure 1 on the DIMM to ensure the component is only one memory bank populated to install DIMMs. Note that there is installed properly. 1. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for the location of the memory slots.) One DIMM: If using 3 DIMMs...
... memory. (See Figure 1 on the DIMM to ensure the component is only one memory bank populated to install DIMMs. Note that there is installed properly. 1. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for the location of the memory slots.) One DIMM: If using 3 DIMMs...
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... 24-pin ATX power (PW1) 8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12) Internal Headers Front panel IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio COM IDE SATA II SATA 3 22 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with the studs/spacers. Align the mounting holes with mounting studs or spacers...
... 24-pin ATX power (PW1) 8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12) Internal Headers Front panel IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio COM IDE SATA II SATA 3 22 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with the studs/spacers. Align the mounting holes with mounting studs or spacers...
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... (the cable end with the two closely spaced black and gray connectors) to that of the slowest drive. Connect the grey connector to the motherboard. 2. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU.
... (the cable end with the two closely spaced black and gray connectors) to that of the slowest drive. Connect the grey connector to the motherboard. 2. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU.
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EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. (see ...
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. (see ...
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Table 4. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains eight (8) USB 2.0 ports that can be used to the USB 2.0 headers on the rear panel of your chassis (not ...
Table 4. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains eight (8) USB 2.0 ports that can be used to the USB 2.0 headers on the rear panel of your chassis (not ...
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The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup. System Fan Sense +12V Ground Sense +12V Ground Chassis Fan 30 Power Fan +12V System Fan Sense Ground +12V Sense Ground Note: the CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. The fans are five fan connections on the motherboard connector. CPU Fan Ground +12V Sense Control EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Fan Connections There are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on the motherboard.
The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup. System Fan Sense +12V Ground Sense +12V Ground Chassis Fan 30 Power Fan +12V System Fan Sense Ground +12V Sense Ground Note: the CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. The fans are five fan connections on the motherboard connector. CPU Fan Ground +12V Sense Control EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Fan Connections There are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on the motherboard.
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... then, attach the serial COM device to the other side of PCI-E graphic cards supported by this motherboard, visit: www.EVGA.com/Products 6 5 4 3 2 1 Slot Listing 1 - PCI-E 2.0 x8 - Slot 3 6 - PCI - Expansion Slots The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard contains six (6) expansion slots, four (4) PCI-E slots and two (2) PCI slots. For a full list of the cable. Slot...
... then, attach the serial COM device to the other side of PCI-E graphic cards supported by this motherboard, visit: www.EVGA.com/Products 6 5 4 3 2 1 Slot Listing 1 - PCI-E 2.0 x8 - Slot 3 6 - PCI - Expansion Slots The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard contains six (6) expansion slots, four (4) PCI-E slots and two (2) PCI slots. For a full list of the cable. Slot...
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... sure that it could cause a short across the pins. If the card is not seated properly, it is designed to hold the blank cover. 32 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard PCI Slots The two PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a modem or LAN card. When installing a card into place. Secure the card...
... sure that it could cause a short across the pins. If the card is not seated properly, it is designed to hold the blank cover. 32 EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard PCI Slots The two PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a modem or LAN card. When installing a card into place. Secure the card...