Table Of Contents - EVGA Z790 DARK K NGP N User Manual

Specs and initial installation

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EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N (121-RL-E799)

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 DARK K|NGP|N Motherboard LED ............................................................. - 10 -

EVGA Z790 DARK K|NGP|N Component Legend ........................................................... - 14 -

PCIe Slot Breakdown ......................................................................................................... - 26 -

M.2 Slot Breakdown ........................................................................................................... - 26 -

Preparing the Motherboard ................................................................................................. - 27 -

Installing the CPU .............................................................................................................. - 27 -

Installing the CPU Cooling Device .................................................................................... - 28 -

Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ................................................................................. - 29 -

Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................................... - 29 -

Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................... - 30 -

Securing the Motherboard into a System Case ................................................................... - 31 -

Installing M.2 Devices ............................................................................................ - 33 -

Installing M.2 Key-M Socket 3 Devices ............................................................................ - 33 -

Tested CPU ......................................................................................................................... - 36 -

Tested M.2 Key-M ............................................................................................................. - 37 -

Tested M.2 Key-E............................................................................................................... - 38 -

Connecting Cables .............................................................................................................. - 39 -

Onboard and External Buttons ............................................................................................ - 51 -

First Boot ................................................................................................................ - 52 -

M.2 SSD, PCIe SSD, and NVMe SSD Installation steps ................................................... - 54 -

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