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EVGA 121-BL-E756, X58 SLI User Manual

EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard
Table of Contents
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EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard ............................................................................... 1
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Parts NOT in the Kit ................................................................................................. 8
Intentions of the Kit .................................................................................................. 8
EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard .............................................................................10
Motherboard Specifications.................................................................................... 10
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions .............................................................................12
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 12
Equipment .............................................................................................................. 12
EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard ........................................................................ 13
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................16
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 16
Preparing the Motherboard .................................................................................... 17
Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................... 20
Connecting Cables ................................................................................................. 21
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) ............................................................................... 22
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8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12) ....................................................................... 23
Front Panel Header ........................................................................................ 24
IEEE1394a (Firewire) ..................................................................................... 25
USB Headers ................................................................................................. 26
Audio .............................................................................................................. 27
PCI Slots ........................................................................................................ 30
PCI Express x1 Slots ..................................................................................... 30
PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots .......................................................................... 30
Onboard Buttons .................................................................................................... 31
Clear CMOS Button ....................................................................................... 31
RESET and POWER Button .......................................................................... 31
Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators .................................................. 32
Post Port Debug LED ..................................................................................... 32
LED Status Indicators .................................................................................... 32
Configuring the BIOS ..................................................................................................33
Enter BIOS Setup ................................................................................................... 34
Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 34
Standard CMOS Features Menu ........................................................................... 37
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................................................... 42
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Integrated Peripherals Menu .................................................................................. 45
Power Management Setup Menu .......................................................................... 49
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ................................................................................. 52
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PC Health Status Menu .......................................................................................... 55
Frequency/Voltage Control Menu .......................................................................... 57
Installing Drivers and Software ..................................................................................64
Windows XP/Vista Driver Installation ..................................................................... 64
Appendix A. POST Codes for the EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard .......................65
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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 .......................................................... 37
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 ................................................................... 57
Figure 12. Memory Feature Menu ......................................................................... 58
Figure 13. Voltage Control Menu ........................................................................... 60
Figure 14.
CPU Feature Menu .............................................................................. 62
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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
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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 Micro Motherboard
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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 INTEL X58 and ICH10R chipsetSystem Memory support:
Supports triple channel JEDEC DDR3-1600. Officially supports up to 24GBs 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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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 Supports 8-channel audio Supports S/PDIF output (Optical and COAX) Supports Jack-Sensing function
PCI Express Support
Two (2) PCI-E 2.0 Slots Supports up to 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
One PCI slot One PCI Express x1 slot Two PCI Express x4/x8/x16 slots
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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
Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
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 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.
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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 slot
7. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors 15. PCI Express 2.0 Slots
8. Front Panel Connector 16. PCI Express x1 Slot
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Figure 1. EVGA X58 SLI Micro Motherboard Layout
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Description
1000 Mbps data rate
100 Mbps data rate
10 Mbps data rate
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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
Off No data transmission
Blinking (Green) Data transmission
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Speed/Link LED Status
Yellow
Green
Off
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6. 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.
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 socket to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the
fan assembly instruction.
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 (
Internal Headers
Front panel
IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio
Serial ATA II
Chassis Fans
PW1)
PW12)
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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.
Figure 3. PW1 Motherboard Connector
Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments
PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to PW1
Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal
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1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
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.
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. Connection points SATA0 - SATA5, are controlled by the South Bridge Chipset. These connection points support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations.
GND
GND
GND
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X+
SATA 4 (bottom) SATA 5 (top)
SATA 2 (bottom) SATA 3 (top)
SATA 0 (bottom) SATA 1 (top)
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Connect the locking cable end to the motherboard connector.
Connect the end without the lock to the SATA device.
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 WKHV\VWHP·Vstatus. When the system is turn on status, the LED is on. When the system is turn off status, the LED is off. When the system is in S1, S1, S3, S4 status, the LED will blink.
Note: Some system cases do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the
name on the connectors to the corresponding pins.
PWRSW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing
Table 2.Front Panel Header Pins
the power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the onboard button.
HD_LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
RESET
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these
Pin Signal
HD_LED
PWRLED
RESET
PWRSW
No Connect 9 +5V
Empty 10 Empty
1 HD_PWR 3 HD Active 2 PWR LED 4 STBY LED 5 Ground 7 RST BTN 6 PWR BTN 8 Ground
two pins. The system restarts when
RESET switch is pressed.
the
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