EVGA Z87 User Manual

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User Guide

EVGA Z87
Motherboard

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin… ...................................................................................................................... 4

Parts NOT in the Kit .................................................................................................................... 5

Intentions of the Kit ...................................................................................................................... 5

Motherboard Specifications ..................................................................................................... 7-8

Unpacking and Parts Descriptions .............................................................................................. 8

Equipment................................................................................................................................. 9-10

Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................. 10

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................10

Preparing the Motherboard ........................................................................................................11

Installing the CPU........................................................................................................................11

Installing the Cooling Device .....................................................................................................12

Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ........................................................................................13

Installing the Motherboard .........................................................................................................14

Installing the I/O Shield .............................................................................................................14

Securing the Motherboard into a System Case .......................................................................15

Connecting Cables .......................................................................................................................15

24pin ATX Power (PW1) ...........................................................................................................16

8pin ATX 12V Power .................................................................................................................17

BIOS Select Switch (optional) ...................................................................................................17

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

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

USB Headers ................................................................................................................................19

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Audio .............................................................................................................................................20

PCI-E x4 Slots ..............................................................................................................................21

PCI-E x16/x8 Slots .....................................................................................................................21

Onboard Buttons .........................................................................................................................22

Clear CMOS Button ....................................................................................................................22

RESET and POWER Button ....................................................................................................22

Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators ...............................................................23

Installing Drivers and Software ................................................................................................. 24

Windows 8/7 Driver Installation ..............................................................................................24

POST Codes ........................................................................................................................... 27-31

EVGA Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................... 32-34

Compliance Information ............................................................................................................ 33

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Before You Begin…

Welcome to a new class of high performance motherboards that boast 4th Generation

Intel® Core™ Processor compatibility. These platforms offer a return to greatness with

a completely redesigned GUI BIOS interface, reimagined power VRM that focuses on
efficiency, and loaded with features like up to 4-Way SLI, Creative Sound Core3D quad­core audio processor, Intel Gigabit LAN, native SATA 6G/USB 3.0 and more.

Did we also mention that this motherboard is designed for the overclocker? Built from
the ground up to give you all the essentials you need for overclocking, with a GUI BIOS
that is focused on functionality, brand new software interface for overclocking in the
O.S., ultra high quality components, and robust PCI-E 3.0 and memory trace layout.

With these features and more, it is clear that the EVGA Z87 motherboards are not
engineered to just be the best, they are engineered to exceed the best.

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Parts NOT in the Kit

This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new
EVGA Z87 Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items
that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional.

 Intel Socket 1150 Processor
 DDR3 System Memory
 CPU Cooling Device
 PCI Express Graphics Card
 Power Supply

EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for
proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPUs on this
motherboard, please visit www.evga.com/support/motherboard

Intentions of the Kit

This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary
to install the motherboard into a PC case.

When replacing a motherboard in a PC case, you will need to reinstall an
operating system even though the current storage drive may already have one
installed.

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EVGA Z87

Motherboard

Motherboard Specifications

 Size

Classified: EATX form factor of 12 inches x 10.3 inches
FTW: ATX form factor of 12 inches x 9.6 inches
Stinger: mITX form factor of 6.7 inches x 6.7 inches

 Microprocessor support

Intel Socket 1150 Processor

 Operating systems

Supports Windows 8 / 7

 Contains Intel Z87 chipset
 System Memory support

Supports Dual channel DDR3-2666MHz+. Officially supports up to
32GB/16GB of DDR3 memory.

 USB 2.0 Ports

Supports hot plug
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate

 USB 3.0 Ports

Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 support
Supports transfer speeds up to 5Gbps

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 SATA Ports

SATA ports up to 3G (300 MB/s) data transfer rate

SATA ports up to 6G (600 MB/s) data transfer rate
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID5 and RAID 10
ESATA

 Onboard Intel LAN

Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/sec Ethernet

 Onboard Audio

Classified/Stinger: 6 Channel Creative Core3D Quad-Core Audio Processor
Supports Jack-Sensing function
Supports Optical Output
FTW: 8 Channel Realtek ALC898 High-Definition audio
Supports Jack-Sensing function
Supports Optical Output

 PCI-E 3.0 Support

Low power consumption and power management features

 Power Functions

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

Classified/FTW: PCI-E x1 slot
Classified/FTW/Stinger: PCI-E 3.0 x16/x8 slots
Classified/Stinger: mSATA/mPCI-E Slot

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Unpacking and

Parts Descriptions

Unpacking

The EVGA Z87 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.

Equipment

The following accessories are included with the EVGA Z87 Motherboard:

EVGA Z87 Motherboard

This PCI-E motherboard contains the Intel Z87 chipset and is
SLI® -ready.

Visual Guide

Helps to quickly and visually guide you through the hardware
installation of the motherboard.

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.

SATA Data Cables

Used to support the SATA protocol and each one connects a
single drive to the motherboard.

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4-way SLI® Bridge (Classified only)

Bridges four graphics cards together which allows for
4-way SLI

®

.

3-way SLI® Bridge (Classified Only)

Bridges three graphics cards together which allows for
3-way SLI

®

.

2-way SLI® Bridge (Classified/FTW Only)

Bridges two graphics cards together which allows for
2-way SLI®.

Installation CD

Contains drivers and software needed to setup the
motherboard.

User Manual

The user manual you are reading right now!

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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 Cooling Device
 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 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:

 Remove the protective socket cover by pulling

it straight up. Be sure not to damage any of the
pins inside the socket

 Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and

away from the socket.

 Pull the socket lever back and the load plate will

automatically lift.

 Open the load plate and make sure not to

damage any of the pins inside of the socket.

Note: After removing the CPU socket cover, it is recommended to store it in

case you ever need to transport your motherboard. If you ever remove the
CPU, it is highly recommended to reinstall the socket cover.

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 Align the notches on the CPU to the notches in

the socket.

 Lower the processor straight down into the socket.

 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.

 Carefully lock the lever back into place.

Installing the Cooling Device

There are many different cooling devices that can be used with this
motherboard. Follow the instructions that came with your cooling assembly.

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Installing System Memory (DIMMs)

Your new motherboard has four or two 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory.
These slots support 2GB, 4GB and 8GB DDR3 DIMMs. There must be at
least one memory slot populated to ensure normal operation.

The Intel Z87 chipset supports dual channel
memory; please refer to the visual installation guide
for the proper installation procedure.

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

 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clip outward.
 Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module

vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at top side 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/Cover

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.

Also included is an I/O cover. This I/O cover adds a unique appearance to the
I/O area of the motherboard and is completely optional. If you wish to use the
cover, please place it over the I/O area, and install the chassis screws. The
chassis screws are intended to hold the I/O cover down.

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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.

 Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the

chassis.

 Align the mounting holes with the stand offs.

 Align the connectors to the I/O shield and/or I/O cover.

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

the fan assembly instruction.

 Secure the motherboard with screws.

Connecting Cables

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

 Power Connections

24pin ATX power (PW1)

8pin ATX 12V power

 Internal Headers

Front Panel Header
USB Headers

Audio Header

 SATA II
 SATA III
 USB 3.0/2.0
 Expansion slots

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 CMOS Clear Button

24pin ATX Power (PW1)

PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the right edge of the

board. 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.

The 24pin Power Connector may be standard or right angled depending on
your motherboard model.

Connector

Pin

Signal

Pin

Signal

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

Right Angled 24pin Power Connector

24

13

12

1

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8-pin ATX 12V Power

The 8-pin ATX 12V power connections are used to provide power to the CPU.

Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. Your motherboard
may have one or two 8-pin power connectors, if it has two, either can be used
and the secondary is optional for improved overclocking.

BIOS Select Switch (Optional)

Some EVGA Z87 motherboard models have a BIOS select switch. The BIOS

Select Switch is located directly on the right edge of the motherboard. This

jumper controls which of physical BIOS chips are to be used when the system
is powered on.

GND

+12V

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Connecting Internal Headers

Front Panel Header

The front panel header on this motherboard is used to
connect the following four cables.

 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 powered on, the LED will be on.

Note: Some system cases may 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 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
two pins.

Pin

Signal

HD_LED

1

HD_PWR

3

HD Active

PWRLED

2

PWR LED

4

STBY LED

RESET

5

Ground

7

RST BTN

PWRSW

6

PWR BTN

8

Ground

No Connect

9

+5V

Empty

10

Empty

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USB Headers

This motherboard contains USB 3.0 and 2.0
ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the
chassis. The motherboard also contains 10-pin
internal header connectors onboard that can be
used to connect an optional external bracket
containing up to four (4) USB 2.0 ports. It may
also have an internal header connector for USB

3.0.

 Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel

of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the
front panel option).

 Connect the two ends of the cables to the USB 2.0 or 3.0

headers on the motherboard.

Connector

Pin

Signal

USB 2.0 Header Connector

1

5V_DUAL

3

D- 5 D+ 7 GND

9

Empty

Pin

Signal

2

5V_DUAL

4

D- 6 D+ 8 GND

10

No Connect

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Audio

The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of
audio output choices: the Front Audio and the Rear Audio.

Connector

Pin

Signal

Front Audio Connector

1

PORT1_L

2

AUD_GND

3

PORT1_R

4

PRECENCE_J

5

PORT2_R

6

SENSE1_RETURN

7

SENSE_SEND

8

Empty

9

PORT2_L

10

SENSE2_RETURN

9
7
5
3
1

10

8
6
4
2

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PCI-E x4 Slot

There are PCI-E x1 slots that are designed to accommodate less bandwidth­intensive cards, such as a sound or network card.

PCI-E x16/x8 Slots

These PCI-E slots are reserved for Graphics Cards and PCI-E x1, x4, x8 and
x16 devices. The Z87 Classified and FTW motherboards support multiple
Graphics Card technologies such as SLI® or CrossFire.

When installing a PCI-E Graphics Card, be sure the retention clip snaps and
locks the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a

short across the pins. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel

with the screw used to hold the blank cover.

PCI-E Lane Distribution

 Z87 Classified: 1x16, 2x16, 3x8 or 4x8
 Z87 FTW: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x8+4+4+1
 Z87 Stinger: 1x16

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Onboard Buttons

These onboard buttons include RESET, POWER and Clear CMOS. These
functions allow you to easily reset the system, turn on/off the system, or clear
the CMOS.

Clear CMOS Button

The motherboard uses the CMOS
RAM to store all the set parameters.
The CMOS can be cleared by pressing
the Clear CMOS button either
onboard or on the external I/O Panel.

RESET and POWER Button

These onboard buttons allow you to easily turn on/off the system. These
buttons allow for easy debugging and testing of the system during
troubleshooting situations.

The POWER button with an integrated LED indicates the system’s status.
When the system is powered on, the LED remains a solid red.

The RESET button with an integrated LED indicates the activity status of the
hard disk drives and will flicker accordingly.

Clear

Reset
Button

Power

Button

External Clear CMOS Button

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Post Port Debug LED and
LED Status Indicators

Post Port Debug LED

Provides two-digit POST codes to show why the system may be failing to boot.
It is useful during troubleshooting situations. This Debug LED will also display
current CPU socket temperatures after the system has fully booted into the
Operating System.

LED Status Indicators

Theses LEDs indicate the system’s status and are located near the 24pin
connector.



WHITE POWER LED:

When the System is powered on: This LED is on.



RED DIMM LED:

When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on.



YELLOW STANDBY LED:

When the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on. This LED will

remain on as long as the motherboard is receiving constant power.

Debug LED with CPU

Temperature Monitor

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Installing Drivers and

Software

The kit comes with a CD that contains utilities, drivers, and additional software.

The CD that has been shipped with the EVGA Z87 Motherboard contains the
following software and drivers:

 Chipset/ME Drivers
 Audio Drivers
 RAID Drivers
 LAN Drivers
 USB 3.0 Drivers
 Bluetooth Drivers
 SATA Drivers
 HD Graphics Drivers
 Lucid Virtu MVP Drivers
 EVGA E-LEET X
 User’s Manual

Windows 8/7 Driver
Installation

1. Insert the EVGA Z87 installation CD for the motherboard included in the

kit.

2. The CD will autorun. Install the drivers and utilities listed on the install

screen. If the CD does not run, go to My Computer and click on the CD
to open.

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POST Codes

This section provides the AMI POST Codes for the
EVGA Z87 Motherboard during system boot up.

The POST Codes are displayed on the Debug LED
readout located directly onboard the motherboard.
This Debug LED will also display current CPU
temperatures after the system has fully booted
into the Operating System.

AMI POST Codes

01

Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard).

02

AP initialization before microcode loading

03

North Bridge initialization before microcode loading

04

South Bridge initialization before microcode loading

05

OEM initialization before microcode loading

06

Microcode loading

07

AP initialization after microcode loading

08

North Bridge initialization after microcode loading

09

South Bridge initialization after microcode loading

0A

OEM initialization after microcode loading

0B

Cache initialization

0C-0D

Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes

0E

Microcode not found

0F

Microcode not loaded

10

PEI Core is started

11-14

Pre-memory CPU initialization is started

15-18

Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started

19-1C

Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started

1D-2A

OEM pre-memory initialization codes

2B

Memory initialization. Serial Presence Detect (SPD)
data reading

2C

Memory initialization. Memory presence detection

Debug LED with CPU

Temperature Monitor

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2D

Memory initialization. Programming memory timing
information

2E

Memory initialization. Configuring memory

2F

Memory initialization (other).

30

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section
below)

31

Memory Installed

32

CPU post-memory initialization is started

33

CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization

34

CPU post-memory initialization. Application
Processor(s) (AP) initialization

35

CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap
Processor (BSP) selection

36

CPU post-memory initialization. System
Management Mode (SMM) initialization

37-3A

Post-Memory North Bridge initialization is started

3B-3E

Post-Memory South Bridge initialization is started

3F-4E

OEM post memory initialization codes

4F

DXE IPL is started

50

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory type or
incompatible memory speed

51

Memory initialization error. SPD reading has failed

52

Memory initialization error. Invalid memory size or
memory modules do not match.

53

Memory initialization error. No usable memory
detected

54

Unspecified memory initialization error.

55

Memory not installed

56

Invalid CPU type or Speed

57

CPU mismatch

58

CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error

59

CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update
is failed

5A

Internal CPU error

5B

reset PPI is not available

5C-5F

Reserved for future AMI error codes

E0

S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by
the DXE IPL)

E1

S3 Boot Script execution

E2

Video repost

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E3

OS S3 wake vector call

E4-E7

Reserved for future AMI progress codes

E8-EB

S3 Resume Failed

EC-EF

Reserved for future AMI error codes

F0

Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto
recovery)

F1

Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced
recovery)

F2

Recovery process started

F3

Recovery firmware image is found

F4

Recovery firmware image is loaded

F5-F7

Reserved for future AMI progress codes

F8

Recovery PPI is not available

F9

Recovery capsule is not found

FA

Invalid recovery capsule

FB–FF

Reserved for future AMI error codes

60

DXE Core is started

61

NVRAM initialization

62

Installation of the South Bridge Runtime Services

63-67

CPU DXE initialization is started

68

PCI host bridge initialization

69

North Bridge DXE initialization is started

6A

North Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

6B-6F

North Bridge DXE initialization (North Bridge
module specific)

70

South Bridge DXE initialization is started

71

South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started

72

South Bridge devices initialization

73-77

South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge
module specific)

78

ACPI module initialization

79

CSM initialization

7A–7F

Reserved for future AMI DXE codes

80–8F

OEM DXE initialization codes

90

Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started

91

Driver connecting is started

92

PCI Bus initialization is started

93

PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization

94

PCI Bus Enumeration

95

PCI Bus Request Resources

96

PCI Bus Assign Resources

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97

Console Output devices connect

98

Console input devices connect

99

Super IO Initialization

9A

USB initialization is started

9B

USB Reset

9C

USB Detect

9D

USB Enable

9E–9F

Reserved for future AMI codes

A0

IDE initialization is started

A1

IDE Reset

A2

IDE Detect

A3

IDE Enable

A4

SCSI initialization is started

A5

SCSI Reset

A6

SCSI Detect

A7

SCSI Enable

A8

Setup Verifying Password

A9

Start of Setup

AA

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section
below)

AB

Setup Input Wait

AC

Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section
below)

AD

Ready To Boot event

AE

Legacy Boot event

AF

Exit Boot Services event

B0

CPU Memory controller configuration

B1

Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End

B2

iMC init

B3

Memory training

B4

Memory training

B5

Memory training / timing training

B6

Memory training

B7

Memory training

B8-BF

Memory training / DRAM final configuration

C0–CF

OEM BDS initialization codes

D0

CPU initialization error

D1

North Bridge initialization error

D2

South Bridge initialization error

D3

Some of the Architectural Protocols are not

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available

D4

PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources

D5

No Space for Legacy Option ROM

D6

No Console Output Devices are found

D7

No Console Input Devices are found

D8

Invalid password

D9

Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned
error)

DA

Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)

EVGA Glossary of Terms

AC – Alternating Current

ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

AFR – Alternate Frame Rendering

APIC - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller

ACPI – Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

BCLK – Base Clock (or operating frequency of base system bus)

BIOS - Basic Input Output System

CD-ROM - Compact Disc Read-Only Memory

CMOS - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

CPU – Central Processing Unit

DDR - Double Data Rate 2

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DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module

DMI – Direct Memory Interface

DRAM - Dynamic random access memory

DVD - Digital Versatile Disc

DVI – Digital Video Interface

FDC - Floppy Disk Controller

FSB – Front Side Bus

FTW – For the Win!

GHz – Gigahertz

GPU – Graphics Processing Unit

HDD - Hard Disk Drive

HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface

HDR – High Dynamic Range Lighting

HPET - High Precision Event Timer

HT – Hyper-Threading

HSF - Heat Sink Fan

I/O - Input/ Output

IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IGP - Integrated Graphics Processors

IMC – Integrated memory controller

IRQ - Interrupt Request

JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks

JEDEC - Joint Electron Device Engineering Council

LAN - Local Area Network

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display

LGA – Land Grid Array

LN2 – Liquid Nitrogen Cooling

MAC - Media Access Control

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MCP - Media and Communications Processor

Intel ME – Intel Management Engine

MHz – Megahertz

MMIO – Memory Mapped I/O

NB - Northbridge

NCQ - Native Command Queuing

NIC - Network Interface Card

NTFS - New Technology File System

OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

PATA - Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment

PCB - Printed Circuit Board

PCH – Platform Controller Hub

PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect

PCI-E - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

PCI-X - Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended

PLL – Phase Locked Loop

POST – Power on Self Test

PWM – Pulse Width Modulation

QDR - Quad Data Rate

QPI – Quick Path Interconnect

RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks

RAM – Random Access Memory

ROM – Read Only Memory

RGB - Red Green Blue

SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

SAS – Serial Attached SCSI

SB - Southbridge

SCSI - Small Computer System Interface

SFR – Split Frame Rendering

SLI - Scalable Link Interface

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SPD - Serial Presence Detect

SPDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format

SPP - System Platform Processors

SSD – Solid State Drive

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

USB - Universal Serial Bus

VDroop - VCore Voltage Drop

VGA - Video Graphics Array

VREG – Voltage Regulator

1337 – This is reserved for the EVGA Elite!

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Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Information

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
(1) Increase the separation between the equipment and signal source, or (2) connect the equipment to an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the signal source is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced computer
technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of peripheral devices to the PC systems is required to
ensure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE Compliance Information

Generic Radiation Interference Standard for Information Technology Equipment. (EN 55022: 2006, Class B), (EN 61000­3-2: 2006), (EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2005). Warning: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment
this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measure. Generic
Immunity Standard for Information Technology Equipment. (EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003).

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reason, all copies of Software and materials must be immediately returned to EVGA and the Original Purchaser shall be
liable to EVGA.com CORP for any and all damages suffered as a result of the violation or default.

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