Motherboard User's Guide
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