EVGA X58 SLI User Manual
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin… ............................................................................................... 8
Parts NOT in the Kit ........................................................................................... 8
Intentions of the Kit .......................................................................................... 8
Intentions of the Kit .......................................................................................... 8
EVGA X58 SLI CLASSIFIED Motherboard ............................................................... 9
Motherboard Specifications ................................................................................ 9
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ....................................................................... 11
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 11
Equipment ...................................................................................................... 11
Equipment ...................................................................................................... 11
Intel X58 Express Chipset Motherboard ............................................................ 13
Hardware Installation .......................................................................................... 16
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 16
Preparing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 17
Installing the CPU ........................................................................................ 17
Installing the CPU Fan.................................................................................. 18
Installing Memory DIMMs ............................................................................. 19
Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................... 20
Installing the I/O Shield ............................................................................... 20
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis .................................................... 21
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis .................................................... 21
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ........................................................... 21
Power Connections ...................................................................................... 22
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) .......................................................................... 22
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12-1, PW12-2) ................................................... 23