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EVGA X58 3X SLI User Manual

User’s Guide
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
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Table of Contents
User’s Guide.................................................................................................................1
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard ........................................................................................1
Before You Begin… .....................................................................................................8
Parts NOT in the Kit ................................................................................................. 8
Intentions of the Kit.................................................................................................. 8
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard .......................................................................................9
Motherboard Specifications..................................................................................... 9
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ..........................................................................11
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 11
Equipment.............................................................................................................. 11
EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard .................................................................................. 13
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................16
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................. 16
Preparing the Motherboard.................................................................................... 17
Installing the CPU .............................................................................................. 17
Installing the CPU Fan ....................................................................................... 18
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ................................................................... 19
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 20
Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................... 20
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case ................................................ 21
Connecting Cables................................................................................................. 21
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) ............................................................................... 22
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) ........................................................................ 23
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Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives...................................................................... 23
Connecting Serial ATA Cables........................................................................... 24
Connecting Internal Headers ............................................................................. 25
Front Panel Header ........................................................................................ 25
IEEE1394a (Firewire) ...................................................................................... 26
USB Headers ................................................................................................. 27
Audio .............................................................................................................. 28
Fan Connections................................................................................................ 29
COM1................................................................................................................. 30
Expansion Slots ................................................................................................. 30
PCI Slots ........................................................................................................ 31
PCI Express x1 Slots ..................................................................................... 31
PCI Express x16/x8 Slots .............................................................................. 31
Onboard Buttons ................................................................................................... 32
Clear CMOS Button ....................................................................................... 32
RESET and POWER Button ........................................................................... 32
Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators ................................................. 33
Post Port Debug LED..................................................................................... 33
LED Status Indicators .................................................................................... 33
Configuring the BIOS .................................................................................................34
Enter BIOS Setup................................................................................................... 35
Main Menu ............................................................................................................. 35
Standard CMOS Features Menu ........................................................................... 38
Date and Time.................................................................................................... 39
SATA Channel.................................................................................................... 39
Halt On ............................................................................................................... 41
Memory .............................................................................................................. 41
Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................................... 42
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Hard Disk Boot Priority ...................................................................................... 43
CD-ROM Device Priority .................................................................................... 43
First/Second/Third Boot Device ........................................................................ 43
Boot Other Device.............................................................................................. 44
Boot Up NumLock Status.................................................................................. 44
Security Option .................................................................................................. 44
Integrated Peripherals Menu.................................................................................. 45
Legacy Devices.................................................................................................. 45
OnChip PATA/SATA Device............................................................................... 46
Onboard Device ................................................................................................. 47
USB Device Settings.......................................................................................... 48
Power Management Setup Menu .......................................................................... 49
ACPI Function .................................................................................................... 49
ACPI Suspend Type........................................................................................... 50
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume.............................................................................. 50
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN...................................................................................... 50
Wake-Up by PCI Card ....................................................................................... 50
USB KB Wake-Up From S3 ............................................................................... 50
Resume by Alarm............................................................................................... 50
POWER ON Function......................................................................................... 51
Hot Key Power On ............................................................................................. 51
PWRON After PWR-Fail..................................................................................... 51
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu................................................................................. 52
Init Display First.................................................................................................. 52
Reset Configuration ........................................................................................... 53
Resources Controlled By ................................................................................... 53
IRQ Resources ................................................................................................... 53
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ..................................................................................... 54
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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.......................................................................... 57
Memory Feature................................................................................................. 58
CPU Feature....................................................................................................... 59
CPU Clock Ratio ................................................................................................ 61
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............................................................................... 62
Spread Spectrum............................................................................................... 62
EVGA VDroop control ........................................................................................ 62
CPU VCore......................................................................................................... 62
CPU VTT Voltage ............................................................................................... 62
CPU PLL Vcore .................................................................................................. 62
DIMM Voltage .................................................................................................... 62
DIMM DQ Vref.................................................................................................... 63
QPI PLL Vcore.................................................................................................... 63
IOH Vcore........................................................................................................... 63
IOH/ICH I/O Voltage........................................................................................... 63
ICH Vcore........................................................................................................... 63
CPU Thermal Trip............................................................................................... 63
PWM Frequency ................................................................................................ 64
Installing Drivers and Software ................................................................................65
Windows XP/Vista Driver Installation..................................................................... 65
Appendix A. POST Codes for the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard ..............................66
EVGA Glossary of Terms ....................................................................................... 74
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List of Figures
Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard Layout..................................................... 14
Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors........................................................... 15
Figure 3. PW1 Motherboard Connector.............................................................. 22
Figure 4. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu ................................................. 36
Figure 5. Standard CMOS Features Menu.......................................................... 38
Figure 6. Advanced BIOS Features Menu........................................................... 42
Figure 7. Integrated Peripherals Menu................................................................ 45
Figure 8. Power Management Setup Menu ........................................................ 49
Figure 9. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu............................................................... 52
Figure 10. PC Health Status Menu........................................................................ 55
Figure 11. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu ........................................................ 57
Figure 12. Memory Feature Menu ......................................................................... 58
Figure 13. CPU Feature Menu............................................................................... 60
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Before You Begin…
Parts NOT in the Kit
This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA X58 SLI 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
This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary to install the motherboard into a system case. If you are building a PC, you will use most of the cables provided in the kit. If however, you are replacing a motherboard, you will not need many of the cables.
When replacing a motherboard in a system case, you will need to reinstall an operating system even though the current Hard Disk Drive may already have an operating system.
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EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
EVGA X58 SLI
Motherboard
Thank you for purchasing the EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard. This motherboard offers enthusiast performance and when combined with two or three SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce® graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA® SLI® technology for enhanced system performance.
Motherboard Specifications
Size
ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch
Microprocessor support
Intel Core i7 processor
Operating systems:
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
Contains INTEL X58 and ICH10R chipset System Memory support
Supports triple channel JEDEC DDR3-1333. Officially supports up to 12GBs of DDR3 memory.
USB 2.0 Ports
Supports hot plug Twelve USB 2.0 ports (Eight rear panel ports, four onboard USB
headers)
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate
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Nine(9) onboard Serial ATA II + one(1) eSATA II
300MBps data transfer rate Six Serial ATA II connectors from south bridge with support for RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
Two Serial ATA II connectors from JMicron’s JMB363 with support for
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
Two Serial ATA II connectors from JMicron’s JMB362 (one rear panel
port for eSATA, one onboard connector)
Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
Onboard LAN
Integrated Dual LAN ports Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
Onboard IEEE1394a (Firewire)
Support hot plug Two IEEE1394a ports (one rear panel port, one onboard header) with a
rate transmission of 400 Mbps
Onboard Audio
Realtek High-Definition audio Supports 8-channel audio Supports S/PDIF output (Optical and COAX) Supports Jack-Sensing function
Triple PCI Express Support
Three (3) PCI-E 2.0 Slots Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features
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
Two PCI slots One PCI Express x1 slot Three PCI Express x8/x16 slots
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Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
Unpacking
The EVGA X58 SLI 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 Motherboard.
The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
This PCI Express motherboard contains the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset and is SLI-ready for both 2-Way and 3-Way SLI configurations.
1 - Visual Guide
Helps to quickly and visually guide you through the hardware installation of the motherboard.
1 - I/O Shield
Installs in the system case to block radio frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign objects, and aids in proper airflow within the chassis.
3 - 2-Port SATA Power Cables
Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to a SATA power
6 - SATA Data Cables
1 - Installation CD
connector.
1 - IEEE1394a (Firewire) Bracket
Provides one (1) additional IEEE1394a port to the back panel of the chassis.
1 - 4-Port USB 2.0 Bracket
Provides four additional USB ports to either the front or back panels of the chassis.
Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one connects a single drive to the motherboard.
1 - IDE Data Cable
Passes data between the IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device.
1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge
Bridges two (2) graphic cards together which allows for 2-Way SLI.
1 - 3-Way SLI Bridge
Bridges three (3) graphic cards together which allows for 3-Way SLI.
Contains drivers and software needed to setup the motherboard.
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EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard
The EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard with the Intel X58 and ICH10R chipset is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors.
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1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
2. USB 2.0 Ports (Eight)
3. Clear CMOS Button
4. Coaxial SPDIF Output
5. Optical SPDIF Output
6. IEE1394a (Firewire) Port
7. eSATA Port
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8. Dual LAN Ports with LEDs to indicate status:
Activity LED Status Description
Off No data transmission
Blinking (Green) Data transmission
Speed/Link LED Status Description
Yellow 1000 Mbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
9. Audio Port 2-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel________ Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Grey Side Speaker Out
Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors
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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 shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
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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.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
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2. Put your finger on the tail of the load
and plate and press down with light pressure to lift the load plate up.
3. Lift the load plate. There is a protective
socket cover within the CPU socket to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed.
4. Remove the protective socket cover from
the CPU Socket.
Note: Remove the process from its protective cover, making sure you hold it
only by the edges. It is a good idea to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU you have a safe place to store it.
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Align the notches in the processor with the notches on the socket.
6. 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.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and
press down while you close and engage the socket lever.
8. The CPU installation is complete.
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.
Align notches with notches on the CPU
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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), install into:
DIMM slots 1 and 3. If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3.
Three DIMMs: If using 3 DIMMs (Triple Channel), install into: DIMM
slots 1, 3 and 5.
Six DIMMs: If using more than 4 DIMMs, use: DIMM slots 2, 1, 4, and 3
then proceed to occupy the following DIMM slots in this order: 5 and 6.
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DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 4 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 6 DIMM Slot 5
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.
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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 into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the system
case covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers. This will depend on the system case being used.
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. If the I/O shield does not fit into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
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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 the motherboard onto the stand off /spacers located inside
the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
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 ( 8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12)
Internal Headers
Front panel IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio COM
IDE Serial ATA II Chassis Fans
PW1)
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USB 2.0 Expansion slots CMOS Clear Button
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.
Card edge
Figure 3. PW1 Motherboard Connector
PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to PW1
Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments
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Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
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2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_ON 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 PWROK 20 RSVD 9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.3V 24 GND
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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.
GND
12V
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives
The IDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100 IDE hard disk drives.
1. Connect the blue connector (the cable end with a single connector) to the
motherboard.
2. Connect the black connector (the cable with the two closely spaced black
and gray connectors) to the Ultra ATA master device.
3. Connect the gray connector to a slave device.
If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
Note: If an ATA-100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer
protocol are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive.
Motherboard Edge
IDE Connector
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