User guide

EVGA X58 CLASSIFIED3 Motherboard

Table of Contents

Before You Begin… ............................................................................................... 8

Parts NOT in the Kit ........................................................................................... 8

Intentions of the Kit .......................................................................................... 9

EVGA X58 CLASSIFIED3 Motherboard ................................................................. 11

Motherboard Specifications .............................................................................. 11

Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ....................................................................... 13

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 13

Equipment ...................................................................................................... 13

Intel X58 Express Chipset Motherboard ............................................................ 15

Hardware Installation .......................................................................................... 18

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 18

Preparing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 19

Installing the CPU ........................................................................................ 19

Installing the CPU Fan.................................................................................. 20

Installing Memory DIMMs ............................................................................. 21

Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................... 22

Installing the I/O Shield ............................................................................... 22

Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis .................................................... 23

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ........................................................... 23

Power Connections ...................................................................................... 24

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

8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12-1, PW12-2) ................................................... 25