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... Kit 7 EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard 8 Motherboard Specifications 8 Hardware Installation 10 Safety Instructions 10 Preparing the Motherboard 11 Installing the CPU 11 Installing the CPU Fan 12 Installing System Memory (DIMMs 13 Installing the Motherboard 13 Installing the I/O Shield 14 Securing the Motherboard into a System Case 15 Connecting Cables 15 24-pin ATX Power (PW1 16 8-pin ATX 12V Power...
... Kit 7 EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard 8 Motherboard Specifications 8 Hardware Installation 10 Safety Instructions 10 Preparing the Motherboard 11 Installing the CPU 11 Installing the CPU Fan 12 Installing System Memory (DIMMs 13 Installing the Motherboard 13 Installing the I/O Shield 14 Securing the Motherboard into a System Case 15 Connecting Cables 15 24-pin ATX Power (PW1 16 8-pin ATX 12V Power...
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EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard Palette Snooping 35 PCI IDE BusMaster 35 OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card 35 Boot Configuration Features 36 Boot Device Priority 36 Hard Disk Drives 36 Power Management Features 37 ACPI Configuration 37 SLP_S4# Min. POST Codes for the EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard 42 Assertion Width 38 Restore on AC Power Loss 38 Hardware Health Configure 38 H/W Health Function 38 CPU Fan Mode Setting 39 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 39 Memory Configure 39 CPU Configuration 40 Installing Drivers and Software 41 Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation 41 Appendix A.
EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard Palette Snooping 35 PCI IDE BusMaster 35 OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card 35 Boot Configuration Features 36 Boot Device Priority 36 Hard Disk Drives 36 Power Management Features 37 ACPI Configuration 37 SLP_S4# Min. POST Codes for the EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard 42 Assertion Width 38 Restore on AC Power Loss 38 Hardware Health Configure 38 H/W Health Function 38 CPU Fan Mode Setting 39 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 39 Memory Configure 39 CPU Configuration 40 Installing Drivers and Software 41 Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation 41 Appendix A.
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PCI/PNP Resource Management 34 Figure 7. List of Figures Figure 1. Power Management Features 37 Figure 9. Standard BIOS Features Menu 28 Figure 4. Advanced BIOS Features 30 Figure 5. Hardware Health Configure 38 Figure 10. PW1 Motherboard Connector 16 Figure 2. CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 27 Figure 3. Frequency/Voltage Control 39 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Figure 6. Boot Configuration Features 36 Figure 8.
PCI/PNP Resource Management 34 Figure 7. List of Figures Figure 1. Power Management Features 37 Figure 9. Standard BIOS Features Menu 28 Figure 4. Advanced BIOS Features 30 Figure 5. Hardware Health Configure 38 Figure 10. PW1 Motherboard Connector 16 Figure 2. CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 27 Figure 3. Frequency/Voltage Control 39 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Figure 6. Boot Configuration Features 36 Figure 8.
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...necessary parts needed to make the motherboard functional. Intel Socket 1156 Processor DDR3 System Memory Socket 1156 or Socket 775 Cooling fan PCI Express or PCI Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will need to ...connect your new EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to allow for proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPU's on this motherboard, please visit http://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/. EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard Before You Begin......
...necessary parts needed to make the motherboard functional. Intel Socket 1156 Processor DDR3 System Memory Socket 1156 or Socket 775 Cooling fan PCI Express or PCI Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will need to ...connect your new EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to allow for proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPU's on this motherboard, please visit http://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/. EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard Before You Begin......
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EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of DDR3 memory. USB 2.0 Ports Supports hot plug Thirteen USB 2.0 ports (Seven rear panel ports, six onboard USB headers) Supports wake-up ... Processor support Intel Socket 1156 CPU's Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit, and Windows 7 32bit/64bit Intel P55 Express Chipset System Memory support Supports dual channel DDR3-1600+. Officially supports up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate
EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of DDR3 memory. USB 2.0 Ports Supports hot plug Thirteen USB 2.0 ports (Seven rear panel ports, six onboard USB headers) Supports wake-up ... Processor support Intel Socket 1156 CPU's Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit, and Windows 7 32bit/64bit Intel P55 Express Chipset System Memory support Supports dual channel DDR3-1600+. Officially supports up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate
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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. Remember to remove power off your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shocks, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
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. Remember to remove power off your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shocks, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
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... the CPU you have a safe place to protect the socket when there is a protective socket cover within the CPU socket to store it. Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Any physical damage to install the CPU onto the...
... the CPU you have a safe place to protect the socket when there is a protective socket cover within the CPU socket to store it. Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Any physical damage to install the CPU onto the...
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... be used . Follow the instruction that can be used with you fan assembly. The other holes are many different fan types that came with this motherboard. Lower the processor straight down into the socket Note: Make sure the CPU is resting on the CPU. Lower the load plate so it into...
... be used . Follow the instruction that can be used with you fan assembly. The other holes are many different fan types that came with this motherboard. Lower the processor straight down into the socket Note: Make sure the CPU is resting on the CPU. Lower the load plate so it into...
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...following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is installed properly. 1. Align the memory module to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the DIMM slot. These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 technologies. Use the following procedure to the DIMM slot, and insert the module...DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into : DIMM slots 1 and 3. Four DIMMS: If using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. This slot matches the slot on the chassis you are using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: ...
...following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is installed properly. 1. Align the memory module to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the DIMM slot. These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 technologies. Use the following procedure to the DIMM slot, and insert the module...DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into : DIMM slots 1 and 3. Four DIMMS: If using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. This slot matches the slot on the chassis you are using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: ...
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Press the I /O shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Installing the I/O Shield The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the inside of the chassis. Before installing the motherboard, install the I /O shield into place and make sure it fits securely.
Press the I /O shield from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Installing the I/O Shield The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from the inside of the chassis. Before installing the motherboard, install the I /O shield into place and make sure it fits securely.
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...mounting holes with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to the fan assembly instruction. 5. This will include: Power Connections 24-pin ATX power (PW1) 8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12) Internal Headers Front panel ...IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio Serial ATA II USB 2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the...
...mounting holes with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to the fan assembly instruction. 5. This will include: Power Connections 24-pin ATX power (PW1) 8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12) Internal Headers Front panel ...IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio Serial ATA II USB 2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the...
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... 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 RSVD 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the motherboard. Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II... device to the CPU. PW1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables...
... 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 RSVD 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the motherboard. Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II... device to the CPU. PW1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is secure. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables...
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These connections are six (6) internal serial ATA connectors on this motherboard. These connection points support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. SATA 4 (bottom) SATA 2 (bottom) SATA 0 (bottom) SATA 5 (top) SATA 3 (top) SATA 1 (top) primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to not interfere with any expansions cards. There are designed to be angled to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
These connections are six (6) internal serial ATA connectors on this motherboard. These connection points support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. SATA 4 (bottom) SATA 2 (bottom) SATA 0 (bottom) SATA 5 (top) SATA 3 (top) SATA 1 (top) primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to not interfere with any expansions cards. There are designed to be angled to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
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...; RESET Attach the Reset switch cable from the case to these two pins. Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. (see Table 2 for pin definitions): PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to...
...; RESET Attach the Reset switch cable from the case to these two pins. Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. (see Table 2 for pin definitions): PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to...
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Connect the end of the system case (not all system cases are equipped with the front panel option). Alternatively, you can also connect this to the IEEE1394a header on the motherboard. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins Connector IEEE 1394a Connector 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin Signal 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 +12V 8 +12V 9 Empty 10 GND Table 3. IEEE1394a (Firewire) This motherboard has one IEEE 1394a onboard header. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of the cable to your system case (if applicable). 1.
Connect the end of the system case (not all system cases are equipped with the front panel option). Alternatively, you can also connect this to the IEEE1394a header on the motherboard. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins Connector IEEE 1394a Connector 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin Signal 1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 +12V 8 +12V 9 Empty 10 GND Table 3. IEEE1394a (Firewire) This motherboard has one IEEE 1394a onboard header. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of the cable to your system case (if applicable). 1.
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... 2.0 Header Connector 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal 5V_DUAL DD+ GND Empty Signal 5V_DUAL DD+ GND No Connect USB Headers This motherboard contains seven (7) USB 2.0 ports that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing up to six (6) USB 2.0 ports. 1. Secure the bracket to... the USB 2.0 header on the rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are exposed on the motherboard. The motherboard also contains three (3) 10pin internal header connectors onboard that are equipped with the front panel option). 2. Connect the end of the...
... 2.0 Header Connector 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal 5V_DUAL DD+ GND Empty Signal 5V_DUAL DD+ GND No Connect USB Headers This motherboard contains seven (7) USB 2.0 ports that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing up to six (6) USB 2.0 ports. 1. Secure the bracket to... the USB 2.0 header on the rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are exposed on the motherboard. The motherboard also contains three (3) 10pin internal header connectors onboard that are equipped with the front panel option). 2. Connect the end of the...
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...secondary) for Graphic Cards and PCI Express x1 and x4 devices. Expansion Slots PCI Slots The PCI slot supports many expansion cards such as an EVGA Killer Xeno Network Card or Sound Card. PCI Express x1 Slots There is fully seated. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth. When ...retention clip snaps and locks the card into the PCI slot, be sure that it could cause a short across the pins. The design of this motherboard supports multiple Graphic Card technology. If the card is not seated properly, it is one PCI Express x1 slot that comply with the screw used...
...secondary) for Graphic Cards and PCI Express x1 and x4 devices. Expansion Slots PCI Slots The PCI slot supports many expansion cards such as an EVGA Killer Xeno Network Card or Sound Card. PCI Express x1 Slots There is fully seated. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth. When ...retention clip snaps and locks the card into the PCI slot, be sure that it could cause a short across the pins. The design of this motherboard supports multiple Graphic Card technology. If the card is not seated properly, it is one PCI Express x1 slot that comply with the screw used...
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... to store all the set parameters. These functions allow you to easily turn on /off the system, or clear the CMOS. Clear CMOS Button The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to easily reset the system, turn on /off the system. When the system is powered on the external I/O Panel. Onboard Buttons...
... to store all the set parameters. These functions allow you to easily turn on /off the system, or clear the CMOS. Clear CMOS Button The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to easily reset the system, turn on /off the system. When the system is powered on the external I/O Panel. Onboard Buttons...
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... is in Standby Mode: This LED is useful during troubleshooting situations. Debug LED with CPU Temperature Monitor LED Status Indicators The LEDs near the 24pin ATX connector indicate the system's status. POWER LED (Green): When the System is powered on: This LED is on. DIMM LED (Orange): When the...
... is in Standby Mode: This LED is useful during troubleshooting situations. Debug LED with CPU Temperature Monitor LED Status Indicators The LEDs near the 24pin ATX connector indicate the system's status. POWER LED (Green): When the System is powered on: This LED is on. DIMM LED (Orange): When the...