Table Of Contents - EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED User Manual

Specs and initial installation

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EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED (121-RL-E798)

Before You Begin... ................................................................................................. - 4 -

Parts NOT in the Kit ............................................................................................................. - 5 -

Intentions of the Kit .............................................................................................................. - 5 -

Motherboard Specifications .................................................................................................. - 6 -

Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ........................................................................................ - 8 -

EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED Motherboard LED .................................................................... - 9 -

EVGA Z790 CLASSIFIED Component Legend ................................................................ - 12 -

PCIe Slot Breakdown ......................................................................................................... - 23 -

M.2 Slot Breakdown ........................................................................................................... - 23 -

Preparing the Motherboard ................................................................................................. - 24 -

Installing the CPU .............................................................................................................. - 24 -

Installing the CPU Cooling Device .................................................................................... - 25 -

Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ................................................................................. - 26 -

Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................................... - 26 -

Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................... - 27 -

Securing the Motherboard into a System Case ................................................................... - 28 -

Installing M.2 Devices ............................................................................................ - 30 -

Installing M.2 Key-M Socket 3 Devices ............................................................................ - 30 -

Tested CPU ......................................................................................................................... - 33 -

Tested M.2 Key-M ............................................................................................................. - 34 -

Tested M.2 Key-E............................................................................................................... - 35 -

Connecting Cables .............................................................................................................. - 36 -

Onboard and External Buttons ............................................................................................ - 48 -

First Boot ................................................................................................................ - 49 -

M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD Installation steps ................................................... - 51 -

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