EVGA 132-YW-E179-A1 Visual Guide - Page 2

EVGA nForce 790i SLITM FTW Quick Install Guide Gaming ● Imaging ● 3D Video ● Entertainment ● Photos ● Graphics STEP 1 - Install CPU 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90o angle. 2. Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket cover on the load plate to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed. 3. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate. (Save this protective piece, as it is needed whenever transporting or shipping the motherboard.) 4. Align the notches in the CPU with the notches on the socket. 5. Lower the CPU straight into the socket. Close the lid plate and engage the socket lever. 6. The CPU will need a proper cooling solution, please refer to the manual that came with your heatsink for detailed instructions. STEP 2 - Install Memory 1. This motherboard supports up to four 240-pin DDR3 memory modules. Having matched pairs is highly recommended for dual channel configurations. 2. For dual channel configurations use DIMM slots 0 and 1, 2 and 3, or 0 through 3. It is recomended to use the "Black Slots" if running in 2 Dimm Mode * Use matching color slots for dual channel STEP 3 - Install Graphics Card(s) 1. This motherboard has three PCI Express X16 slots. If you are installing a single graphics card use the PCI-E slot closest to the CPU socket. GPU 1 GPU 2 GPU 3 STEP 4 - Connect Peripherals 1. Now connect your peripheral devices such as hard drives, floppy drive, and DVD-ROM drives to the motherboard. Cables Floppy IDE SATA 2. Next you will connect power cables to the motherboard and any other peripherals in your system. * Remember to plug in your PCI-E power cables to your graphics card(s) if necessary. 3. Connect the front panel headers and any other headers that are going to be in use. (Three) PCI Express X16 slots. 8 pin 12v power 24 pin ATX power IDE Channel SATA ports SATA ports Connector Pin Front Audio Connector 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 9 10 Signal PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRECENCE J PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND Empty PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN Floppy Channel PWRLED PWRSW Blank +- 2 10 1 9 HD_LED RESET No +- Connect Connector Pin IEEE 1394a Connector 1 2 10 9 3 4 8 7 5 6 5 6 4 3 7 8 2 1 9 10 Signal TPA+ TPA- GND GND TPB+ TPB+12V +12V Empty GND Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal USB 2.0 Header 1 Connector 3 9 10 5 7 7 8 9 5V_DUAL 2 D- 4 D+ 6 GND 8 Empty 10 5V_DUAL DD+ GND No Connect 5 6 3 4 1 2 Support Thank you for purchasing an EVGA product. Please remember to register your product at: http://www.evga.com/register For the latest drivers and updates for your product please visit: http://www.evga.com/support/drivers To visit and search our knowledge base and product FAQ please visit: http://www.evga.com/FAQ To visit the EVGA community message boards please visit: http://www.evga.com/forums Premium Services dvanced RMA Stepping-Up Your Customer Service Limited Lifetime Warranty upon product registration 90Day Step-Up Program EVGA ADVANCED GRAPHICS TUNING For more information about these services as well as our terms and conditions please visit www.evga.com 24/7* Tech Support 888 . 881. EVGA 714 . 528. 4500 www.evga.com/support *24/7 North America only *Not all Premium Services apply to all products. EVGA Corp 2900 Saturn Street, Suite B Brea, CA 92821 www.evga.com