Table Of Contents - EVGA X79 DARK User Manual

Table of Contents

Before You Begin... ...................................................................................................................... 4
Parts NOT in the Kit .................................................................................................................... 5
Intentions of the Kit ...................................................................................................................... 5
Motherboard Specifications ..................................................................................................... 6-
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions .............................................................................................. 8
Equipment................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................. 10
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................10
Intel X79 Chipset Motherboard.....................................................................11-13
Preparing the Motherboard ..................................................................................................... 11
Installing the CPU........................................................................................................................14
Installing the Cooling Device .....................................................................................................15
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ........................................................................................16
Installing the Motherboard .........................................................................................................16
Installing the I/O Shield .............................................................................................................17
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case .......................................................................18
Connecting Cables .......................................................................................................................18
24pin ATX Power (PW1) ...........................................................................................................19
8pin ATX 12V Power .............................................................................................................. 20
BIOS Select Switch (optional) ...................................................................................................20
Connecting Internal Headers .....................................................................................................20
Front Panel Header .....................................................................................................................20
USB Headers ................................................................................................................................21
Audio .............................................................................................................................................23
7
4
0
2