EVGA Classified SR-2 Super Record 2 User manual

User Guide
EVGA Classified
Super Record 2 (SR-2)
Dual Xeon
Motherboard

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin… ...............................................................................................8
Parts NOT in the Kit...........................................................................................9
Intentions of the Kit ..........................................................................................9
EVGA Classified Super Record 2 (SR-2) Motherboard............................................10
Motherboard Specifications ..............................................................................10
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions .......................................................................12
Unpacking.......................................................................................................12
Equipment ...................................................................................................... 12
EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard ...................................................................14
Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................18
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................18
Preparing the Motherboard ..............................................................................19
Installing the CPU ........................................................................................19
Installing the CPU Fan..................................................................................20
Installing DIMMs..........................................................................................21
Installing the Motherboard...............................................................................22
Installing the I/O Shield ...............................................................................22
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis....................................................23
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ...........................................................24
Power Connections ......................................................................................24
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) ..........................................................................24
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1) .........................................25

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Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives ..................................................................26
Connecting Serial ATA Cables .......................................................................27
Connecting Internal Headers ........................................................................28
Front Panel Header ..................................................................................28
USB Headers ...........................................................................................29
Audio Header...........................................................................................30
Fan Connections ..........................................................................................31
Expansion Slots ...........................................................................................32
PCI-E x16 Slots ........................................................................................33
Onboard Buttons .............................................................................................35
Clear CMOS Button ..................................................................................35
RESET and POWER Button…………………………………………………………………….35
Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators ................................................36
Post Port Debug LED ................................................................................36
LED Status Indicators ...............................................................................36
Jumper Settings ..............................................................................................37
PCI-E Disable Jumper...............................................................................37
Voltage Measure Point ..................................................................................... 38
EVGA Control Panel (ECP)................................................................................39
Configuring the BIOS .......................................................................................... 47
Enter BIOS Setup ............................................................................................48
Main Menu......................................................................................................49
Standard BIOS FeaturesMenu……………………………………………………………………….51
System Time/SystemDate…………………………………………………………………………52
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................53
SATA Configuration…………………………………………………………………………………..54
AHCI Configuration…………………………………………………………………………………..54

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E-SATA Controller (Back panel)………………………………………………………………….54
SATA Configuration………………………………………………………………………………………….55
Advanced Chipset Features………………………………………………………………………………56
USB Configuration……………………………………………………………………………………56
PCI-E Configuration………………………………………………………………………………….56
PCI/PNP Resource Management……………………………………………………………………….58
Clear NVRAM…………………………………………………………………………………………..58
Plug & Play O/S……………………………………………………………………………………….58
PCI Latency Timer……………………………………………………………………………………58
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA……………………………………………………………………………59
Pallette Snooping……………………………………………………………………………………..59
PCI IDE Busmaster…………………………………………………………………………………..59
Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card……………………………………………………………………….59
Boot Configuration Features…………………………………………………………………………60
Boot Settings Configuration………………………………………………………………………60
Boot Device Priority………………………………………………………………………………….60
Hard Disk Drives………………………………………………………………………………………60
Power Management Features……………………………………………………………………….61
ACPI Configuration…………………………………………………………………………………..61
Hardware Health Configuration…………………………………………………………………….62
H/W HealthFunction…………………………………………………………………………………62
CPU Fan Mode Setting………………………………………………………………………………62
Frequency/Voltage Control…………………………………………………………………………..62
CPU Configuration……………………………………………………………………………………63
Memory Configuration………………………………………………………………………………63
Voltage Configuration……………………………………………………………………………….64
Signal Tweaks………………………………………………………………………………………….64

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CPU Frequency Setting……………………………………………………………………………..64
CPU Multiplier Setting……………………………………………………………………………….64
QPI Frequency…………………………………………………………………………………………64
Memory Frequency…………………………………………………………………………………..65
Installing Drivers and Software ...........................................................................66
Windows XP/Vista/Win7 Drivers Install .............................................................66
Appendix A. POST Codes .....................................................................................67
EVGA Glossary of Terms ......................................................................................69

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List of Figures
Figure 1. EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard Layout ..........................................15
Figure 2. Chassis Back panel Connectors ..........................................................16
Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors ..................................................................24
Figure 4. Standard BIOS Features Menu………………………………………………………..51
Figure 5. Advanced BIOS Features Menu ..........................................................53
Figure 6. SATA Configuration………………………………………………………………………..55
Figure 7. Advanced Chipset Features…………………………………………………………….56
Figure 8. PCI/PNP Resource Management……………………………………………………..58
Figure 9. Boot Configuration Features……………………………………………………………60
Figure 10. Power Management Features………………………………………………………….61
Figure 11. H/W Health Configuration……………………………………………………………….62
Figure 12. Frequency/Voltage Control……………………………………………………………..63

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Before You Begin…
Thank you for purchasing the EVGA Super Record 2 (SR-2) Motherboard.
This is the premier dual socket enthusiast class motherboard.
With this purchase you not only receive the best dual Xeon motherboard built
for the enthusiast, by the enthusiast, you also receive industry leading 24/7
technical support. If you ever have any issues we are here to support you and
your purchase for the life of the product.

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Parts NOT in the Kit
This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new
EVGA Classified SR-2 motherboard. However, it does not contain the
following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard
functional.
1 or 2 Intel 1366 Xeon Dual QPI microprocessors:
Cooling fan for each microprocessor
System memory support
Graphics Card
Power Supply
EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for
proper system functionality.
Intentions of the Kit
This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary
to install the motherboard into a PC case. If you are building a PC, you will use
most of the cables provided in the kit. If however, you are replacing a
motherboard, you will not need many of the cables.
When replacing a motherboard in a PC case, you will need to reinstall an
operating system even if the current drives have an operating system already.

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EVGA Classified Super Record (SR-2)
Dual Xeon Motherboard
Motherboard Specifications
Size
HPTX (High Performance Technology Extended) form factor of 15 inches x
13.6 inches
Microprocessor support
Intel 1366 Xeon Dual QPI Microprocessor
Operating systems:
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit , Windows Vista 32bit/64bit or
Windows 7 32bit and 64bit (64bit Recommended)
Contains Intel 5520 and ICH10R chipset
System Memory support
Supports triple channel DDR3-1600+ (Overclocked). Supports up to 48GBs
DDR3 (ECC or Non ECC memory).
USB 2.0 Ports
Supports hot plug
Ten USB 2.0 ports (six back panel ports, four onboard USB headers)
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
Two USB 3.0 ports (Rear panel)
Backwards compatible USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 support.
Supports up to 4.8Gbps transmission rate

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Six(6) onboard Serial ATA II
300MBps data transfer rate
Six SATA II connectors from south bridge ICH10R with support for RAID
0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5
Two (2) SATA II connectors from JMicron JMB362 (two rear panel
port for E-SATA,)
Two (2) SATA3 600MBps onboard connectors from Marvell 9128
Chipset
Onboard LAN
Dual LAN interface built-in onboard marvell 88E8057 chipset.
Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
Onboard Audio
Realtek High-Definition audio
Realtek Chipset ALC889
Supports 8-channel audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports Jack-Sensing function
PCI-E Support
Seven (7) PCI-E 2.0 Slots
Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)

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Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
Unpacking
The EVGA Classified SR-2 motherboard comes with all the necessary cables
for adding a motherboard to a new chassis. If you are replacing a motherboard,
you may not need many of these cables.
Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing box. If
anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.
Equipment
The following accessories are included with EVGA Classified - motherboard.
The EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard
This motherboard contains the Intel 5520 and ICH10R chipset
and is SLI-ready for 2-way, Quad, 3-way, 3-way SLI w/ PhysX
and 4-way SLI configurations.
Visual Guide
Helps to quickly and visually guide you through the hardware
installation of the motherboard.
I/O Shield
Installs in the system case to block radio frequency
transmissions, protect internal components from dust, foreign
objects, and aids in proper airflow within the chassis.

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3 - 2-Port SATA Power Cables
Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to a SATA power
connector.
1 - 4-Port USB Bracket
Provides one (4) additional USB ports on the rear of the case.
6 - SATA Data Cables
Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one connects
to a single drive to the motherboard.
1 - IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable
Passes data between the IDE connection on the motherboard
and IDE device.
1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge
Bridges two (2) graphic cards together which allows for
2-Way SLI.
1–3-Way SLI Bridge
Bridges three (3) graphic cards together which allows for 3-Way
SLI.
1–4-Way SLI Bridge
Bridges four (4) graphic cards together which allows for 4-Way
SLI. (on select card models)
1- Installation CD
Contains drivers and software needed to setup the
motherboard.

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EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard
The EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard with the Intel 5520 and ICH10R
chipset is a SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and
Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.

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Figure 1. EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard Layout
1. Primary CPU socket
11. P80P connector (ECP V3)
21. PCI-E 2.0 slots
2. Secondary CPU socket
12. Front panel connector
22. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector
3. NVIDIA NF200 Chipsets
13. Debug LED Display
23. 6 Pin CPU power (optional)
4. CPU Fan headers
14. USB headers
24. Front panel Audio connector
5. Intel 5520 + ICH10R Chipsets
15. CMOS battery
25. Back panel connectors (Figure 2)
6. 24-pin ATX power connector
16. EZ voltage read points
26. 6 Pin power for PCI-E slots
7. Fan connectors
17. CMOS clear button
8. PCI-E x16 disable jumpers
18. Power button
9. IDE connector
19. Reset button
10. Serial-ATA (SATA) connectors
20. PC Speaker
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Figure 2. Motherboard I/O Panel Connectors
1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
2. USB 2.0 ports
3. CMOS Clear Button
4. EVBot Connector
5. USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Two)
6. E-SATA ports (Two)
7. Dual Lan Ports with LEDs to indicate status
8. Audio Port 2-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel________
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray Side Speaker Out
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Activity LED Status
Description
Off
No data transmission
Blinking (Green)
Data transmission
Speed/Link LED Status
Description
Yellow
1000 Mbps data rate
Green
100 Mbps data rate
Off
10 Mbps data rate
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The
topics covered in this section are:
Preparing the motherboard
Installing the CPU’s
Installing the CPU fans
Installing the memory
Installing the motherboard
Connecting cables
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic
safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the
AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the
computer chassis.

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Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You
need to purchase these to complete the installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make
sure not to bend or break any pins inside the
socket. Hold the processor only by the edges
and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
Use the following procedure to install the
CPU onto the motherboard.**
**Please ensure that with single processor
usage you are using CPU socket 0 and the adjacent ram bank.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away from the socket.
2. Put your finger on the tail of the load
plate and press the tail down
3. Lift the load plate. There is a protective
socket cover in the socket to protect the
socket when there is no CPU installed.
4. Remove the protective socket cover from
the CPU Socket.
Remove the processor from its protective
cover, making sure you hold it only by the
edges. It is a good idea to save the cover
so that whenever you remove the CPU,
you have a safe place to store it.

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5. Align the notches of the socket with
the notches on the cpu.
6. Lower the processor straight down
into the socket without tilting or
sliding it into the socket
Make sure the CPU is fully seated and
level in the socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and
press down while you close and
engage the socket lever.
8. The CPU installation is complete.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard.
Follow the instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan
orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly.
Align notches with notches on the CPU