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User’s Guide
EVGA H55V Motherboard
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Table of Contents Congratulations..................................................................................................... 3 Parts NOT in the Kit ........................................................................................... 3 Hardware Installation ............................................................................................ 4 Preparing the Motherboard ................................................................................ 4 Installing the
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Congratulations! Thank you for purchasing this EVGA H55 Chipset based motherboard. This motherboard from EVGA offers high performance, quality features and superior support. If you have any questions about this product please visit www.evga.com to read the EVGA FAQ, visit our forums or contact us directly. Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA H55 Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must b
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Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the contacts on the motherboard or CPU. Any physical damage to the motherboard pins will void the warranty. Use the following procedu
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Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with you fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 256 MB, 512 MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB DDR3 technologies. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. U
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Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into 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 dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it fits securely. Sec
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24-pin ATX Power (ATXPOWER) ATXPOWER is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure. Power Connector Plug power cable from system power supply to ATXPOWER Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 1
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Front Panel Header (F_PANEL) The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. PLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is turned on, the LED is on. When the system is turned off, the LED is off. PWRBTN Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button on the front panel turns the
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Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance and stability. Verify/Change BIOS settings Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings. 1. Power on the computer. 2. Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST). Press F2 to Load Defaults, DEL to enter Setup. Press
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Installing Drivers and Software The CD that has been shipped with the EVGA H55 Motherboard contains the following software and drivers: Chipset Drivers Audio drivers LAN Drivers Intel(R) Management Engine Interface Driver Adobe Acrobat Reader User’s Manual Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation 1. Insert the Intel H55 installation CD for the motherboard included in the kit. 2. The CD will autorun, install the drivers and utilities listed on the install screen. If t
