EVGA Classified SR-X User manual

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User Guide
EVGA Classified
SR-X

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin… ...............................................................................................4
Motherboard Specifications....................................................................................5
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ......................................................................6-7
Equipment.........................................................................................................8-9
Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................10
Installing the CPU .......................................................................................... 11-12
Installing the Cooling Device................................................................................13
Installing DIMMs .................................................................................................13
Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................14
Motherboard I/O Panel........................................................................................14
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ...........................................................15
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches...............................................................16
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) .....................................................................................16
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1) ....................................................17
Connecting Serial ATA Cables ..............................................................................18
Front Panel Header .............................................................................................19
USB Headers ......................................................................................................20
Audio Header......................................................................................................21
Fan Connections .................................................................................................22
Expansion Slots...................................................................................................23
PCI-E x16 Slots ...................................................................................................24

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Onboard Buttons.................................................................................................25
Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators....................................................26
PCIE-E Disable Swtiches ...................................................................................... 27
CPU1 Disable Swtiches ........................................................................................ 28
DIMM Disable Swtiches ....................................................................................... 29
Voltage Measure Point.........................................................................................30
Installing Drivers and Software ........................................................................... 31
POST Codes................................................................................................... 32-33
EVGA Glossary of Terms ................................................................................. 34-36
Compliance Information ...................................................................................... 37

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Before You Begin…
Thank you for purchasing the EVGA Classified SR-X 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 our 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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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.
Motherboard Specifications
Supports Intel®Xeon®Processor family for LGA-2011 socket
Intel®C606 Chipset
Enthusiast Layout Supporting 2-Way SLI®, 3-Way SLI®, 4-Way SLI®&
CrossfireX™
12 DIMM Quad-Channel DDR3 1600MHz+ (Up to 96GB)
PCI Express 3.0 Ready
7 PCI Express Graphics Expansion Slots
10 USB 2.0 Ports (four rear panel, six onboard)
6 USB 3.0 Ports (four rear panel, two onboard)
Supports Bluetooth
2 SATA III/6G Ports (2-ESATA)
4 SATA II/3G Ports
2 Mini SAS Ports
1 1394b Header (Firewire, One Onboard)
2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports (10/100/1000) by Intel®NIC
8 Channel High Definition Audio + Optical
HPTX Form Factor

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Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
Unpacking
The EVGA Classified SR-X motherboard comes with all the necessary cables
for adding a motherboard to a new chassis.
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-X Motherboard
This motherboard contains the Intel® C606 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.

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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.
3 - 2-Port SATA Power Cables
Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to a SATA power
connector.
1 - 4-Port USB 2.0 Bracket
Provides four (4) additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the
case.
1 - 2-Port USB 3.0 Bracket
Provides two (2) additional USB 3.0 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 port on the motherboard.
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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Figure 1. EVGA Classified SR-X Motherboard Layout
1. Primary CPU socket
10. Serial-ATA (SATA) connectors
19. Reset button
2. Secondary CPU socket
11. USB 3.0 header
20. PC Speaker
3. 1394B header
12. Front panel connector
21. PCI-E 3.0 slots
4. CPU Fan headers
13. Debug LED Display
22. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector
5. Intel® C606 Chipset
14. USB headers
23. 6 Pin CPU power (optional)
6. 24-pin ATX power connector
15. 6 Pin power for PCI-E slots
24. Front panel Audio connector
7. Fan headers
16. EZ voltage read points
25. Back panel connectors (Figure 2)
8. PCI-E/DIMM disable switches
17. CMOS clear button
26. CPU1 disable switch
9. Mini-SAS connectors
18. Power button
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10
2
5
14
15
23
4
1
16
22
21
12
11
9
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23
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7
13
7
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Figure 2. Motherboard I/O Panel Connectors
1. Bluetooth
2. USB 2.0 ports (Four)
3. CMOS Clear Button
4. EVBot Connector
5. E-SATA ports (Two)
6. USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Four)
7. Dual Lan Ports with LEDs to indicate status
8. PS/2 Port
9. Optical port
10.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
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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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4
3
2
2
6
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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 CPUs
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
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. 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 slots.
Unhook the left socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
Unhook the right socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
Gently press the left socket lever and the load
plate will lift from the socket.
Open the load plate and make sure not to damage
any of the pins inside of the socket.
Note: After removing the CPU socket cover, it is recommended to store it in
case you ever need to transport your motherboard. If you ever remove the
CPU, it is highly recommended to reinstall the socket cover.

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Align the notches on the CPU to the notches in
the socket.
Lower the processor straight down into the
socket.
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level
in the socket.
Lower the load plate so it is resting on the CPU.
Press the right socket lever down to lock into
place.
Carefully lock the lever back into place.
Repeat this process for the secondary CPU.

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Installing the Cooling Device
There are many different cooling devices that can be used with this
motherboard. Follow the instructions that came with your cooling assembly.
Installing DIMMs
Your new motherboard has twelve (12) 240-pin slots for DDR3 DIMMs
(ECC or Non ECC). These slots support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB DDR3
technology. There must be at least one DIMM slot populated in each red
bank to ensure normal operation. Use the following recommendations for
installing DIMMs.
Always start by populating the red slots first, it is recommended to mirror the
memory from CPU 0 to CPU 1. If only using CPU 0, do not use the slots for
CPU 1.
Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot
matches the slot on the DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

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2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module
vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the
DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.
Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the
chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or
working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the
connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all
the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard first.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the
motherboard into the chassis.
Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis
covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the
CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio
frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign
objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the
chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it fits securely. If the
I/O shield does not fit into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper
size from the chassis supplier.

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Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow
the motherboard to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short
circuits. If there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the
motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the
possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the
motherboard using a minimum of thirteen (13) spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the
chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according
to the fan assembly instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of thirteen screws.

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Connecting Cables and Setting
Switches
This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings on the
motherboard. This will include:
Power Connections
24-pin ATX power (PW1)
8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1)
Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
USB Headers
Audio Header
SATA II / SATA III
Mini-SAS Connectors
Chassis Fans
USB 2.0/3.0
Expansion slots
CMOS Clear Button
Switch Settings
24-pin ATX Power (PW1)
PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board
next to the SATA ports. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the
power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
PW1 connector
Plug power cable from system
power supply to PW1

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Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments
Connector
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
24 13
12 1
1
+3.3V
13
+3.3V
2
+3.3V
14
-12V
3
GND
15
GND
4
+5V
16
PS_ON
5
GND
17
GND
6
+5V
18
GND
7
GND
19
GND
8
PWROK
20
RSVD
9
+5V_AUX
21
+5V
10
+12V
22
+5V
11
+12V
23
+5V
12
+3.3V
24
GND
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1)
PW12-P0-1, PW12-P1-1, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connections, are used
to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connectors and press
firmly until seated. You can plug in the extra 6 pin PCI-E power connectors
(optional) if you need them for extreme overclocking. It is not necessary or
required as the motherboard will function perfectly with just one connector in
each 8 pin socket.
Before installing these plugs be ensure that the 8-pin connector is an ATX 12V
differential output, and not a PCI-E power connector.
Board edge

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Connecting Serial ATA Cables
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect a Serial ATA II device to the
motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for
primary storage devices. The Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s
data transfer rate.
The two (2) Red ports are SATA 6Gbps spec and support transfer speeds of
up to 600MB/s. SATA II drives are compatible but will not see the enhanced
SATA 6Gbps performance.
There are six (6) internal Serial ATA connectors and two (2) E-SATA on this
motherboard. Connection points SATA0 –SATA1 are SATA 6GPS and are
controlled by the Intel®Chipset. SATA 2 –SATA 5 are SATA 3GPS and are
controller by the Intel®Chipset. Connection points ESATA 1 –ESATA 2 are
SATA 6Gbps spec and are controlled by the Marvell 9182 chipset. There are
also 2 SAS connectors that can break off into 8 SATA II connections.
SATA III ports 0/1
SATA II 2-5
GND
RX+
RX-
GND
TX-
TX+
GND

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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
The front panel header on this motherboard is used to connect the following
four cables.
(see Table 2 for pin definitions):
PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED
cable to these two pins of the connector.
The Power LED indicates the system’s
status. When the system is turned on, the LED will be on.
When the system is turned off or in S3 status, the LED will be off. When
the system is in S1 or S4 status, the LED will be on.
PWRSW
Attach the power button cable
from the case to these two pins.
Pressing the power button on the
front panel turns the system on
and off.
HD_LED
Attach the hard disk drive
indicator LED cable to these two
pins. The HDD indicator LED
indicates the activity status of the
hard disks.
RESET
Attach the Reset switch cable
from the front panel of the case
to these two pins. The system
restarts when the RESET switch is
pressed.
Table 2.Front Panel Header Pins
Pin
Signal
HD_LED
1
HD_PWR
3
HD Active
PWRLED
2
PWR LED
4
STBY LED
RESET
5
Ground
7
RST BTN
PWRSW
6
PWR BTN
8
Ground
No Connect
9
+5V
Empty
10
Empty

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USB Headers
This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0
ports that are exposed on the back panel of
the chassis. It also supports four (4) USB 3.0
ports on the back panel which can operate at
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 specifications. The
motherboard also contains three 10-pin
onboard header connections that can be used
to connect an optional external bracket
containing six (6) USB 2.0 ports. It also
contains one 19-pin onboard header that can
be used to connect an optional external
bracket containing (2) USB 3.0 ports that are
backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel
of your chassis.
2. Connect the end of the USB cable to the USB 2.0/3.0
headers on the motherboard.
Table 3. USB 2.0 Header Pins
Connector
Pin
Signal
USB 2.0 Header
Connector
1
5V_DUAL
3
D-
5
D+
7
GND
9
Empty
Pin
Signal
2
5V_DUAL
4
D-
6
D+
8
GND
10
No Connect