EVGA X58 FTW User Manual
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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