User Guide EVGA Classified SR-X 1
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Table of Contents Before You Begin… ............................................................................................... 4 Motherboard Specifications .................................................................................... 5 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...................................................................... 6-7 Equipment .........................................................................................................
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Onboard Buttons ................................................................................................. 25 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators .................................................... 26 PCIE-E Disable Swtiches ...................................................................................... 27 CPU1 Disable Swtiches ........................................................................................ 28 DIMM Disable Swtiches .........
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Before You Begin… Thank you for purchasing the EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard. This is the premier dual socket enthusiast class motherboard. With this purchase you not only receive the best dual Xeon® motherboard built for the enthusiast, by the enthusiast, you also receive our industry leading 24/7 technical support. If you ever have any issues we are here to support you and your purchase for the life of the product.
EVGA Classified SR-X 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. 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 PC case, you will need to reinstall an operating system even if the current drives have an operating system already.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a new chassis. Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing box. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller. Equipment The following accessories are included with EVGA Classified - motherboard.
EVGA Classified SR-X 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. 3 - 2-Port SATA Power Cables Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to a SATA power connector. 1 - 4-Port USB 2.0 Bracket Provides four (4) additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the case. 1 - 2-Port USB 3.0 Bracket Provides two (2) additional USB 3.0 ports on the rear of the case.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Figure 1. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Layout 2 4 16 26 1 7 4 25 22 23 23 22 7 15 7 6 24 10 21 13 8 9 7 3 20 5 14 11 12 7 19 18 17 1. Primary CPU socket 10. Serial-ATA (SATA) connectors 19. Reset button 2. Secondary CPU socket 11. USB 3.0 header 20. PC Speaker 3. 1394B header 12. Front panel connector 21. PCI-E 3.0 slots 4. CPU Fan headers 13. Debug LED Display 22. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector 5. Intel® C606 Chipset 14.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Figure 2. Motherboard I/O Panel Connectors 8 1 2 4 3 2 5 7 7 6 6 10 9 1. Bluetooth 2. USB 2.0 ports (Four) 3. CMOS Clear Button 4. EVBot Connector 5. E-SATA ports (Two) 6. USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Four) 7. Dual Lan Ports with LEDs to indicate status 8. PS/2 Port 9.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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 CPUs Installing the CPU fans 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.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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. Please ensure that with single processor usage you are using CPU socket 0 and the adjacent ram slots. Unhook the left socket lever by pushing down and away from the socket.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Align the notches on the CPU to the notches in the socket. Lower the processor straight down into the socket. Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. Lower the load plate so it is resting on the CPU. Press the right socket lever down to lock into place. Carefully lock the lever back into place. Repeat this process for the secondary CPU.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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. Installing DIMMs Your new motherboard has twelve (12) 240-pin slots for DDR3 DIMMs (ECC or Non ECC). These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB DDR3 technology. There must be at least one DIMM slot populated in each red bank to ensure normal operation.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 2. 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. Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis 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 thirteen (13) spacers. 1.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings on the motherboard. This will include: Power Connections 24-pin ATX power (PW1) 8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1) Internal Headers Front Panel Header USB Headers Audio Header SATA II / SATA III Mini-SAS Connectors Chassis Fans USB 2.0/3.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments Connector 24 12 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Board edge +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 13 1 8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1) PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connections, are used to provide power to the CPU.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect a Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices. The Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. The two (2) Red ports are SATA 6Gbps spec and support transfer speeds of up to 600MB/s. SATA II drives are compatible but will not see the enhanced SATA 6Gbps performance.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is 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 the system’s status. When the system is turned on, the LED will be on. When the system is turned off or in S3 status, the LED will be off. When the system is in S1 or S4 status, the LED will be on.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard USB Headers This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the back panel of the chassis. It also supports four (4) USB 3.0 ports on the back panel which can operate at USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 specifications. The motherboard also contains three 10-pin onboard header connections that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing six (6) USB 2.0 ports.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Audio Header The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: The Front Audio & the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking function. Table 4.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Fan Connections There are seven fan connections on the motherboard. The fan speed can be detected and viewed on select ports in the PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup. The fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 or S5 mode. Note: the CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on the CPU fan header.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Expansion Slots The EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard contains seven (7) PCI-E expansion slots. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PCI-E Slot Listing 1 – PCI-E x16/8 slot 2 – PCI-E x8 slot 3 – PCI-E x16/8 slot 4 – PCI-E x8 slot 5 – PCI-E x16/8 slot 6 – PCI-E x4 slot 7 – PCI-E x8 slot PCI-E x16 Slots These seven PCI-E x16/x8 slots are reserved for graphics cards, and x1/x4 devices.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard E 3.0 graphics card. The design of this motherboard supports up to Four PCI-E graphics cards using NVIDIA’s SLI® technology. When installing a PCI-E x16 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 with the screw used to hold the blank cover.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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 to store all the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by pressing the Clear CMOS button either onboard or on the rear panel.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 26Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators Post Port Debug LED The 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 temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating System. Debug LED LED Status Indicators Theses LEDs indicate the system’s status. STANDBY LED (White): When the system standby, the LED is on.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Jumper Settings PCI-E Disable Switches For the ease of troubleshooting multiple graphics cards or testing an individual graphics card’s overclocking, EVGA has implemented seven switches you can use to disable individual PCI-E slots. You don’t need to remove any of your graphics cards but simply disable the slot the particular card is in. JPE1 JPE2 JPE3 JPE4 JPE5 JPE6 JPE7 You see the location of the 7 switches in the above diagram.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard CPU1 Disable Switch For the ease of troubleshooting Dual CPUs, EVGA has implemented one switch you can use to disable CPU1. You don’t need to remove the CPU to disable it. You see the location of the switch in the above diagram. It is located at the top middle of the board. In default shipping configuration CPU 1 is enabled. To disable it move it to the right position.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard DIMM Disable Switches For the ease of troubleshooting memory or testing individual slots, EVGA has implemented switches to disable any DIMM slot. To disable a DIMM slot move the switch to the right position. You see the location of the switch in the above diagram. It is located right above the reset and BIOS selector switch. In default shipping configuration all DIMM slots are enabled.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Voltage Measure Point The motherboard is equipped with thirteen voltage measure point pads. You can use a voltmeter or multimeter to measure the voltage at each pad.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Installing Drivers and Software It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows 7/Vista. The kit comes with a CD that contains utilities, drivers. The CD that has been shipped with your EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard contains the following software and drivers: Chipset Drivers Audio Drivers RAID Drivers LAN Drivers USB 3.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard AMI POST Code Code Description 03 Initialize BIOS.
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Code Description 3A Initialize real time clock 3B Test system memory 3C Initialization of chipset registers 40 Detect coprocessor 52 Update CMOS memory size 60 Initialize NUM-LOCK 75 Initialize Int-13 78 Initialize IPL devices 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD 84 Log errors encountered 85 Display errors, if no display check monitor/graphics card 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed or requested 8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers 8D
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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 DIMM - Dual In
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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 MCP - Media and Co
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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 SMP – Symmetric Multiprocessing SPD - Serial Presence Detect SPDIF - So
EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard 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.
