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User’s Guide
EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard
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EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard Table of Contents User’s Guide ................................................................................................................. 1 EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard....................................................................................... 1 Before You Begin… ...................................................................................................... 7 Before You Begin… ....................................................................
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USB Headers ................................................................................................. 20 Audio .............................................................................................................. 21 Expansion Slots ................................................................................................. 22 PCI Slots ........................................................................................................ 22 PCI Express x1 Slots .....
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EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard ME Subsystem Configuration............................................................................. 39 PCI/PNP Resource Management .......................................................................... 40 Clear NVRAM ..................................................................................................... 40 Plug & Play O/S ................................................................................................. 40 PCI Latency Timer .....
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List of Figures Figure 1. PW1 Motherboard Connector ................................................................ 16 Figure 2. CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu ............................................................. 33 Figure 3. Standard BIOS Features Menu .............................................................. 34 Figure 4. Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................... 36 Figure 5. Advanced Chipset Features ...................
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EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard Before You Begin… Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately 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 have purchased all the necessary parts neede
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EVGA P55 FTW Motherboard Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch 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 16GBs of DDR3 memory. USB 2.0 Ports Supports hot plug Thirteen USB 2.0 ports (Seven rear panel ports, six onboard U
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Six(6) onboard Serial ATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) Dual Onboard LAN’s Integrated LAN port’s Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/sec Ethernet Onboard IEEE1394a (Firewire) Support hot plug Two IEEE1394a ports (One rear panel port, one onboard 1394 header) with a rate transmission of 400 Mbps Onboard Audio Realtek High-Definition audio Supports
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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 CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shocks, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. Remember to remove power off your computer by disconnecting the AC main source befo
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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 motherbard pins will void the warranty. Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard: Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away from the socket. Pull the socket lever back and the load plate will automatically lift. There is a protective socket cov
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Align the notches in the processor with the notches on the socket. Lower the processor straight down into the socket without tilting or sliding it into the socket Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level. Lower the load plate so it is resting on the Align notches with notches on the CPU CPU. Pull back the socket lever again to ensure the load plate tip engages under the shoulder screw cap. Carefully close and latch the lever. Load plate tip under screw cap Installi
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Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 technologies. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the recommendations for installing memory. One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1. Two DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots 1 and 3. Four DIMMS: If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), ins
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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.
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Securing the Motherboard into a System Case Most system cases have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the motherboard using a minimum of nine (9) spacers and screws. 1. Carefully place
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24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 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. PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to PW1 Figure 1. PW1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 +3.3V 13
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primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. There are six (6) internal serial ATA connectors on this motherboard. These connections are designed to be angled to not interfere with any expansions cards. 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)
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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 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. Note: Some system cases do not have all four cables. Be sure to match
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IEEE1394a (Firewire) This motherboard has one IEEE 1394a onboard header. Alternatively, you can also connect this to your system case (if applicable). 1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of the system case (not all system cases are equipped with the front panel option). Connect the end of the cable to the IEEE1394a header on the motherboard. Table 3. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins Connector Pin Signal 1 TPA+ IEEE 1394a Connector 2 TPA- 3 GND 10 9 4 GND 8
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USB Headers This motherboard contains seven (7) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard also contains three (3) 10- pin internal header connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing up to six (6) USB 2.0 ports. 1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option). 2. Connect the end of the cable(s) to the USB 2.0
