EVGA FTW3 Motherboard
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Table of Contents
User’s Guide .................................................................................................................1
EVGA X58 FTW ³..........................................................................................................1
Motherboard ..................................................................................................................1
Before You Begin… ......................................................................................................8
Parts NOT in the Kit.............................................................................................................. 9
Intentions of the Kit............................................................................................................... 9
Motherboard ................................................................................................................10
Motherboard Specifications ................................................................................................ 10
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions.............................................................................12
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 12
Equipment ........................................................................................................................... 12
EVGA X58 FTW3 Motherboard......................................................................................... 14
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................17
Safety Instructions............................................................................................................... 17
Preparing the Motherboard.................................................................................................. 18
Installing the CPU........................................................................................................... 18
Installing the CPU Fan.................................................................................................... 19
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ............................................................................. 20
Installing the Motherboard .................................................................................................. 21
Installing the I/O Shield .................................................................................................. 21
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case ............................................................... 22
Connecting Cables............................................................................................................... 22
24-pin ATX Power (PW1).......................................................................................... 23