EVGA P55 Classified 200, 160-LF-E659 User Manual

User’s Guide

EVGA P55 Classified 200 Motherboard

Table of Contents

User’s Guide ................................................................................................................. 1

EVGA P55 Classified 200 Motherboard ........................................................................ 1

Before You Begin… ...................................................................................................... 7

Parts NOT in the Kit ................................................................................................. 7

EVGA P55 Classified 200 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 (PW12) ....................................................................... 16

Connecting Serial ATA Cables........................................................................... 17

Connecting Internal Headers ............................................................................. 18

Front Panel Header ........................................................................................ 18

IEEE1394a (Firewire) ..................................................................................... 19

USB Headers ................................................................................................. 20

Audio .............................................................................................................. 21

Expansion Slots ................................................................................................. 22

PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots .......................................................................... 22

Onboard Buttons .................................................................................................... 23

Clear CMOS Button ....................................................................................... 23

RESET and POWER Button .......................................................................... 23

Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators .................................................. 24

Post Port Debug LED ..................................................................................... 24

LED Status Indicators .................................................................................... 24

Jumper Settings ..................................................................................................... 25

PCIE Disable Jumper ..................................................................................... 25

Voltage Measure Point ........................................................................................... 25

EVGA Control Panel V2 (ECP) .............................................................................. 26

EVGA Show-Volt .................................................................................................... 31

Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................................32

Enter BIOS Setup ................................................................................................... 33

Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 33

Standard BIOS Features Menu .............................................................................. 36

System Time / System Date ............................................................................... 37

Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................... 37

IDE Configuration ............................................................................................... 38

Boot Settings Configuration ............................................................................... 38

AHCI Configuration ............................................................................................ 38

USB Configuration ............................................................................................. 39

Advanced Chipset Features ................................................................................... 39

North Bridge Configuration ................................................................................. 39

PCI Express Configuration ................................................................................. 40

Intel VT-d Configuration ..................................................................................... 40

ME Subsystem Configuration............................................................................. 41

PCI/PNP Resource Management .......................................................................... 42

EVGA P55 Classified 200 Motherboard

Clear NVRAM ..................................................................................................... 42

Plug & Play O/S ................................................................................................. 42

PCI Latency Timer ............................................................................................. 42

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA ................................................................................... 43

Palette Snooping ................................................................................................ 43

PCI IDE BusMaster ............................................................................................ 43

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card ............................................................................... 43

IRQ Settings ....................................................................................................... 43

DMA Channel ..................................................................................................... 43

Reserved Memory Size ...................................................................................... 43

Boot Configuration Features .................................................................................. 44

Boot Device Priority ............................................................................................ 44

Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................ 44

CD/DVD Drives .................................................................................................. 45

Power Management Features ................................................................................ 45

ACPI Configuration ............................................................................................ 45

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width .......................................................................... 46

Restore on AC Power Loss ................................................................................ 46

Hardware Health Configure.................................................................................... 46

H/W Health Function .......................................................................................... 47

CPU Fan Mode Setting ...................................................................................... 47

Frequency/Voltage Control Menu .......................................................................... 47

Memory Configure .............................................................................................. 48

CPU Configuration ............................................................................................. 48

Installing Drivers and Software ..................................................................................49

Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation .................................................................. 49

Appendix A. POST Codes for the EVGA P55 Classified 200 Motherboard ...............50

List of Figures

Figure 1. PW1 Motherboard Connector ................................................................ 16

Figure 2. CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu ............................................................. 34

Figure 3. Standard BIOS Features Menu .............................................................. 36

Figure 4. Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................... 38

Figure 5. Advanced Chipset Features ................................................................... 39

Figure 6. PCI/PNP Resource Management .......................................................... 42

Figure 7. Boot Configuration Features .................................................................. 44

Figure 8. Power Management Features ................................................................ 45

Figure 9. Hardware Health Configure .................................................................... 46

Figure 10. Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 47

Parts NOT in the Kit

This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA P55 Classified 200 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 P55 Classified 200 Motherboard

Before You Begin…

EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed 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/.

When replacing a motherboard in a system case, you will need to reinstall an operating system even though the current hard disk may already have an operating system.

EVGA P55 Classified 200

Motherboard Specifications

 Size

ATX form factor of 12 inch x 10.375 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 DDR3-2600+. 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 USB headers) Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate

Motherboard

 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 8-channel audio Supports Jack-Sensing function

 Green Function

Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)

 Expansion Slots

Six PCI Express x4/x8/x16 slots

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

Hardware Installation

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 before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.

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 cover within the CPU socket to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed.

Remove the protective socket cover from the

CPU Socket in a straight up motion.

Note: It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU

you have a safe place to store it.

Align the notches in the processor with the

Align notches with notches on the CPU

Load plate tip under screw cap

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

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.

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.

Please note that there are 2 sets of mounting holes, the holes surrounded in white are to be used for Socket 1156 heatsinks and are labeled. The other holes are to be used for Socket 775 heatsinks.

In most cases, the Socket 1156 mounting holes will be used.

Installing System Memory (DIMMs)

DIMM Slot 2

DIMM Slot 1

DIMM Slot 4

DIMM Slot 3

Your new motherboard has four 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 10 for the location of the memory slots.)

 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), install into: DIMM

slots 2, 1, 4, and 3.

Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.

1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module

vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.

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 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.

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 the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the

chassis.

2. Align the mounting holes with the stand offs.

3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.

4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to

the fan assembly instruction.

5. Secure the motherboard with a recommended minimum of nine (9) screws.

Connecting Cables

This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the motherboard. 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

Connector

Signal

+3.3V

-12V

GND

+5V

PS_ON

GND

+5V

GND

PWROK

RSVD

+5V_AUX

+5V

+12V

+5V

+12V

+5V

+3.3V

GND

PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to PW1

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.

Figure 1. PW1 Motherboard Connector

Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments

8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12)

PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU.

Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated.

SATA 4 (bottom)

SATA 5 (top)

SATA 2 (bottom)

SATA 3 (top)

SATA 0 (bottom)

SATA 1 (top)

Connecting Serial ATA Cables

The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for 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.

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