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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Table of Contents ................................................................................................................. 1 EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard ............................................................................... 1 ...................................................................................................... 8 Parts NOT in the Kit ...................................................................................
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8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) ....................................................................... 23 Connecting Serial ATA Cables........................................................................... 23 Connecting Internal Headers ............................................................................. 24 Front Panel Header ........................................................................................ 24 IEEE1394a (Firewire) ............................................
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Hard Disk Boot Priority ....................................................................................... 43 CD-ROM Device Priority .................................................................................... 43 First/Second/Third Boot Device ......................................................................... 43 Boot Other Device .............................................................................................. 44 Boot Up NumLoc
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INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment ................................................................... 54 Maximum Payload Size ...................................................................................... 54 PC Health Status Menu .......................................................................................... 55 SmartFan Function ............................................................................................. 56 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu ...............
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard List of Figures Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Layout .......................................... 14 Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors ........................................................... 15 Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector ............................................................ 22 Figure 4. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu .................................................. 35 Figure 5. Standard CMOS Features Menu ............
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Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional. Intel Microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for proper system functionality. Intentions of the Kit
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Thank you for purchasing the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard. This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two SLI-Ready NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for enhanced system performance. Motherboard Specifications Size: MATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor support: Intel Core i7 processor Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Six(6) onboard Serial ATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) Onboard LAN Integrated LAN port Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet Onboard IEEE1394a (Firewire) Support hot plug Two IEEE1394a ports (two onboard headers) with a rate transmission of 400 Mbps Onboard Audio Realtek High-Definition audio
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Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a system case. If replacing a motherboard, you may not need many of these cables. All parts shipped in this kit are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. Equipment The following accessories are included with the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard. The EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH1
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18 16 14 17 15 15 4 19 20 13 12 11 4 1 10 2 9 3 8 8 5 21 7 6 1. CPU Socket 1366 9. USB Headers 17. Front Panel Audio Connector 2. Intel X58 Chipset 10. IEEE1394a Connector 18. Back Panel Connectors (Figure 2) 3. DDR3 DIMM Slots 1 6 11. Clear CMOS Button 19. CPU Fan Connector 4. Fan Connectors 12. Power Button 20. 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector 5. 24-Pin ATX Power Connector 13. Reset Button 21. Motherboard Battery 6. Intel ICH10R Chipset 14. PCI
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard 5 3 1 2 2 6 2 4 2 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port 2. USB 2.0 Ports (Eight) 3. Coaxial SPDIF Output 4. Optical SPDIF Output 5. LAN Port with LEDs to indicate status: Activity LED Status Description Speed/Link LED Status Description Off No data transmission Yellow 1000 Mbps data rate Blinking (Green) Data transmission Green 100 Mbps data rate Off 10 Mbps data rate 6. Audio Port 2-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel________ Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Green Line
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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 shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removi
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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 bottom of the processor. Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard: Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away from the socket. Put your finger on the tail of the load plate and press down with light pressure to lift the load plate up. Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket cover within the CPU
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Align the notches in the processor with the notches on the socket. Lower the processor straight down into the socket with out tilting or sliding it into the socket Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. Close the load plate over the CPU and press Align notches with notches on the CPU down while you close and engage the socket lever. The CPU installation is complete. Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with
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Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has six 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 256 MB, 512 MB, 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. (See Figure 1 on page 14 for the location of the memory slots.) One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1. Two or Four DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel),
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Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into a system case depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty system case. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard first. Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard
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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
