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... 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...
... 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 FTW3 Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features ...43 Hard Disk Boot Priority 44 CD-ROM Device Priority 44 First/Second/Third Boot Device 44 Boot Other Device ...45 ...
EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features ...43 Hard Disk Boot Priority 44 CD-ROM Device Priority 44 First/Second/Third Boot Device 44 Boot Other Device ...45 ...
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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 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.
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Figure 7. Figure 14. Figure 4. Figure 12. Figure 3. Figure 9. Figure 13. Figure 2. Figure 5. Figure 11. 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 ... Menu 53 PC Health Status Menu 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature Menu 59 Voltage Control 61 CPU Feature Menu 63 7 Figure 10. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 8. Figure 6.
Figure 7. Figure 14. Figure 4. Figure 12. Figure 3. Figure 9. Figure 13. Figure 2. Figure 5. Figure 11. 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 ... Menu 53 PC Health Status Menu 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 58 Memory Feature Menu 59 Voltage Control 61 CPU Feature Menu 63 7 Figure 10. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. Figure 8. Figure 6.
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As always with this board you also get the added bonus of the EVGA lineup and push it into the future by adding support for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Thank you ever have any issues or questions. 8 This board is designed to facilitate your tweaking needs. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Before You Begin... Also we have included EVBot support to take the already excellent performance of EVGA's industry leading 24/7 technical support in case you for SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0.
As always with this board you also get the added bonus of the EVGA lineup and push it into the future by adding support for purchasing the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. Thank you ever have any issues or questions. 8 This board is designed to facilitate your tweaking needs. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Before You Begin... Also we have included EVBot support to take the already excellent performance of EVGA's industry leading 24/7 technical support in case you for SATA 6Gbps and USB 3.0.
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... however, you are building a PC, you with the motherboard and all the necessary parts needed to install and connect your new EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Parts NOT in the kit. Intentions of the Kit This kit provides you will use most of the cables. If you are... in a system case, you have an operating system. 9 Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will not need to reinstall an operating system even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have purchased all connecting cables ...
... however, you are building a PC, you with the motherboard and all the necessary parts needed to install and connect your new EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Parts NOT in the kit. Intentions of the Kit This kit provides you will use most of the cables. If you are... in a system case, you have an operating system. 9 Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will not need to reinstall an operating system even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have purchased all connecting cables ...
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... transmission rate USB 3.0 Ports Two USB 3.0 ports (on I/O panel.) Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 support. 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 4.8Gbps 10 This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined...
... transmission rate USB 3.0 Ports Two USB 3.0 ports (on I/O panel.) Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 support. 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 4.8Gbps 10 This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined...
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... Slots Two PCI slots One PCI-E x1 slot Three PCI-E x8/x16 slots 11 depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Six(6) onboard SATA II Ports + 2 onboard SATA3 ports 300MBps data transfer rate Six SATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID 0, RAID...
... Slots Two PCI slots One PCI-E x1 slot Three PCI-E x8/x16 slots 11 depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Six(6) onboard SATA II Ports + 2 onboard SATA3 ports 300MBps data transfer rate Six SATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID 0, RAID...
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If replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables. Visual Guide Helps to a system case. 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... with all the necessary cables for both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI configurations. 1 - Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. 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. Visual Guide Helps to a system case. 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... with all the necessary cables for both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI configurations. 1 - Equipment The following accessories are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard comes with the EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard.
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EVGA FTW3 Motherboard 1 - Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to a SATA power connector. 1 - IEEE1394a (Firewire) Bracket Provides one connects a single drive to either the front or ...
EVGA FTW3 Motherboard 1 - Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to a SATA power connector. 1 - IEEE1394a (Firewire) Bracket Provides one connects a single drive to either the front or ...
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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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... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors 16 IEE1394a (Firewire) Port 7. EVBot Connector 5. Clear CMOS Button 4. USB 3.0 ports (two) 6. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 1 7 7 6 4 2 3 5 2 2 2 8 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port 2.
... Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors 16 IEE1394a (Firewire) Port 7. EVBot Connector 5. Clear CMOS Button 4. USB 3.0 ports (two) 6. EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard 1 7 7 6 4 2 3 5 2 2 2 8 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port 2.
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Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. 17 The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the motherboard. EVGA FTW3 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 power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. 17 The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the motherboard. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
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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. Hold the processor only by pushing down with light pressure...
... 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. Hold the processor only by pushing down with light pressure...
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... Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. 19 EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Align the notches in the socket. Follow the instruction that came with this motherboard. Lower the processor straight down while you fan assembly. Be...
... Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. 19 EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Align the notches in the socket. Follow the instruction that came with this motherboard. Lower the processor straight down while you fan assembly. Be...
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... Slot 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 4 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 6 DIMM Slot 5 Use the following procedure 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 more...
... Slot 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 4 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 6 DIMM Slot 5 Use the following procedure 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 more...
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... installing the motherboard into the chassis. Installing the I /O shield into the chassis, you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of the chassis.
... installing the motherboard into the chassis. Installing the I /O shield into the chassis, you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. EVGA FTW3 Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of the chassis.
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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 ...
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 ...