User guide

EVGA Z77 Stinger Motherboard
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Table of Contents
User Guide .................................................................................................................... 1
EVGA Z77 Stinger ......................................................................................................... 1
Motherboard .................................................................................................................. 1
Before You Begin… ...................................................................................................... 4
Parts NOT in the Kit.............................................................................................................. 4
Intentions of the Kit .............................................................................................................. 5
Motherboard .................................................................................................................. 6
Motherboard Specifications .................................................................................................. 6
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ................................................................................ 7
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 7
Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 7
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................... 9
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................. 9
Preparing the Motherboard .................................................................................................. 10
Installing the CPU ........................................................................................................... 10
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................................................... 11
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ............................................................................. 12
Installing the Motherboard .................................................................................................. 12
Installing the I/O Shield .................................................................................................. 13
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case ............................................................... 14
Connecting Cables .............................................................................................................. 14
24-pin ATX Power (PWR_24) ................................................................................... 15
8-pin ATX 12V Power (ATX_PWR_8P) ................................................................... 16