EVGA E1 - Carbon Fiber Frame Manual
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Included Accessories
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Product Overview
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PSU Bracket & PSU Installation
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- Use 3x M3x6mm screws(B) to fasten the PSU Bracket(A).
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- Use 2x M3x10mm screws(C) to fasten the PSU Holder(D).
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- Place your PSU on the PSU holder(D) and slide it into the PSU Bracket(A). Use the mounting screws provided with your PSU to fasten your PSU to the bracket(A)
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Motherboard Installation
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- Use 9x M3x6mm screws(B) with included hex key(A) to install your motherboard.
*Please note that these directions apply to the EVGA Z690 DARK motherboard. Please consult your motherboard manual if using a different motherboard.
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VGA Vertical Kit & Vertical VGA Installation
*Compatible only with 2 Slot PCI brackets or smaller.
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- Use 3x M3x10mm screws(B) to fasten the baseplate(A).
- Use the 2x M3x6mm flat head screws(D) to fasten the rear bracket(C).
- Align the baseplate(A), Vertical plate(F), Vertical Cushion(E) and PCIe 4.0 x16 Riser Cable(H), then fasten with 2x M3x6mm Screws(G).
- Install your graphics card and fasten 1x M3x6mm screw(G) to the rear bracket(C).
Top & Front Radiator Installation
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Fasten your radiator to an available mount location using the screws provided by your radiator or AIO device.
*The EVGA E1 top and front radiator mounts provide the best compatibility with a 360mm radiator. 240mm and 120mm radiators can also be mounted, but will only be supported by two screws. EVGA does not recommend to use a 240mm or 120mm radiator.
Analog Gauge & Front I/O Installation
![EVGA - E1 - Analog Gauge & Front I/O Installation Analog Gauge & Front I/O Installation]()
- With the clasp open, attach the Analog Gauge and front I/O to the E1 Carbon Fiber frame.
- Once the module is in position, lift up the clasps to lock the module in place.
Front I/O Installation
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- USB Type-C Extension
- Front Panel Connector
- USB Connector
- Meter Connector
- HD AUDIO Connector
- USB Extension x2
Plug (A)-(F) to the backside of the front I/O panel and connect the other end of the cables to your motherboard.
*Meter connector(D) originates from the Analog Gauges and only needs to be installed into the front I/O panel.
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*This connector layout applies to the EVGA Z690 DARK motherboard. Please consult your motherboard manual if using a different motherboard.
EVGA E1 Control Software
To activate the Analog Gauges, you must connect the USB 2.0 cable from the Front I/O to the USB 2.0 Header on your motherboard(C), and run the E1 Control Software. If the Analog Gauges are not active, please confirm that the E1 Control Software is running.
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Scan to download E1 Control
Suspension System Overview
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Suspension System Maintenance
- Use both hex keys(D) – use one to hold the sleeve holder(B) and use the other hex key as leverage to spin the metal sleeve(A) clock-wise until loose.
- Use hex key(D) to loosen all 3x M4x5mm full threaded screws(C) on the sleeve holder(B) and loosen the steel cable(E).
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- Pull out the steel cable(E) and install or remove the front/top radiator mount.
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EVGA highly recommends to avoid loosening the suspension system unless you need to install or remove the top and/or front radiator mounts, or other components. Each time you reconfigure the suspension system, it is recommended to install a new steel cable(E) to ensure maximum tension.
Radiator Mount Installation
- Put rubber grommet(G) into the hook(F).
- Fasten M3x6mm screw(H) to fix the hook(F) and radiator mount.
- Slide the steel cable(E) thru the hook(F) and rubber grommet(G).
- Thread the steel cable(E) into the sleeve holder(B), tighten the full threaded screws(C), and use the 2x hex keys(D) to fasten the sleeve holder(B) to the metal sleeve(A) in a counterclockwise direction. (Please refer to previous section)
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