EVGA Computer Hardware 132 LF E655 User Manual

User’s Guide  
EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard  
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EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard  
Table of Contents  
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EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard  
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EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard  
Before You Begin…  
Parts NOT in the Kit  
This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new  
EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items  
that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional.  
Intel Socket 1156 Processor  
DDR3 System Memory  
Socket 1156 or Socket 775 Cooling fan  
PCI Express or PCI Graphics Card  
Power Supply  
EVGA assumes you have purchased all the necessary parts needed to allow for  
proper system functionality. For a full list of supported CPU’s on this  
When replacing a motherboard in a system case, you will need to reinstall an  
operating system even though the current hard disk may already have an  
operating system.  
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EVGA P55 SLI  
Motherboard  
Motherboard Specifications  
Size  
ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch  
Processor support  
Intel Socket 1156 CPU’s  
Operating systems:  
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit, and  
Windows 7 32bit/64bit  
Intel P55 Express Chipset  
System Memory support  
Supports dual channel DDR3-1600+. Officially supports up to 16GBs of  
DDR3 memory.  
USB 2.0 Ports  
Supports hot plug  
Thirteen USB 2.0 ports (Seven rear panel ports, six onboard USB headers)  
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode  
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to a 480 Mbps transmission rate  
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Six(6) onboard Serial ATA II  
300MBps data transfer rate  
Six Serial ATA II connectors with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,  
and RAID 5  
Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )  
Dual Onboard LAN’s  
Integrated LAN port’s  
Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/sec Ethernet  
Onboard IEEE1394a (Firewire)  
Support hot plug  
Two IEEE1394a ports (One rear  
panel port, one onboard 1394 header) with a rate transmission of 400 Mbps  
Onboard Audio  
Realtek High-Definition audio  
Supports 8-channel audio  
Supports S/PDIF output (Optical and COAX)  
Supports Jack-Sensing function  
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)  
Expansion Slots  
Two PCI slots  
One PCI Express x1 slot  
Three PCI Express x4/x8/x16 slots  
e-SATA  
Two e-SATA ports at rear panel  
300MBps data transfer 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  
Installing the CPU fan  
Installing the memory  
Installing the motherboard  
Connecting cables  
Safety Instructions  
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shocks, and injury, always follow basic  
safety precautions.  
Remember to remove power off 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 contacts on the motherboard or  
CPU. Any physical damage to the  
motherbard pins will void the warranty.  
Use the following procedure to install the  
CPU onto the motherboard:  
Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and  
away from the socket.  
Pull the socket lever back and the load plate will  
automatically lift. There is a protective  
socket cover within the CPU socket to  
protect the socket when there is no CPU  
installed.  
Remove the protective socket cover from the  
CPU Socket in a straight up motion.  
Note: 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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Align the notches in the processor with the  
notches on the socket.  
Lower the processor straight down into the  
socket without tilting or sliding it into the  
socket  
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level.  
Lower the load plate so it is resting on the  
CPU.  
Align notches with notches on the CPU  
Pull back the socket lever again to ensure the  
load plate tip engages under the shoulder  
screw cap.  
Carefully close and latch the lever.  
Load plate tip under screw cap  
Installing the CPU Fan  
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard.  
Follow the instruction that came with you fan assembly. Be sure that the fan  
orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly.  
Please note that there are 2 sets of mounting holes, the holes surrounded in  
white are to be used for Socket 1156 heatsinks and are labeled. The other holes  
are to be used for Socket 775 heatsinks.  
In most cases, the Socket 1156 mounting holes will be used.  
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Installing System Memory (DIMMs)  
Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots  
support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3 technologies. There must be at least one  
memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the  
recommendations for installing memory.  
One DIMM: If using 1 DIMM (Single Channel), install into: DIMM slot 1.  
Two DIMMs: If using 2 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM slots  
1 and 3.  
Four DIMMS: If using 4 DIMMs (Dual Channel), install into: DIMM  
slots 2, 1, 4, and 3.  
DIMM Slot 2  
DIMM Slot 1  
DIMM Slot 4  
DIMM Slot 3  
Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is only  
one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the  
memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly.  
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.  
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 a system case depends on the  
chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or  
working with an empty system case. 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.  
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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.  
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Securing the Motherboard into a System Case  
Most system cases 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 nine (9) spacers and screws.  
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the stand offs located inside the  
chassis.  
2. Align the mounting holes with the stand offs.  
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 recommended minimum of nine (9) screws.  
Connecting Cables  
This section takes you through all the necessary connections on the  
motherboard. This will include:  
Power Connections  
24-pin ATX power (PW1)  
8-pin ATX 12V power (PW12)  
Internal Headers  
Front panel  
IEEE 1394a  
USB Headers  
Audio  
Serial ATA II  
USB 2.0  
Expansion slots  
CMOS Clear Button  
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24-pin ATX Power (PW1)  
PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board  
next to the DIMM slots. 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  
Figure 1.  
PW1 Motherboard Connector  
PW1 Pin Assignments  
Table 1.  
Connector  
Pin  
Signal  
Pin  
13  
Signal  
1
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
GND  
+3.3V  
-12V  
GND  
PS_ON  
GND  
GND  
GND  
RSVD  
+5V  
1
12  
24  
2
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
3
4
+5V  
5
GND  
6
+5V  
13  
7
GND  
8
PWROK  
+5V_AUX  
+12V  
+12V  
+3.3V  
9
10  
11  
12  
+5V  
+5V  
GND  
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW12)  
PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU.  
Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated.  
Connecting Serial ATA Cables  
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the  
motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for  
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primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to  
300MB/s data transfer rate.  
There are six (6) internal serial ATA connectors on this motherboard. These  
connections are designed to be angled to not interfere with any expansions  
cards. These connection points support RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10  
configurations.  
SATA 4 (bottom) SATA 2 (bottom) SATA 0 (bottom)  
SATA 5 (top)  
SATA 3 (top)  
SATA 1 (top)  
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Connecting Internal Headers  
Front Panel Header  
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector 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 is on. When the  
system is turned off, the LED is off.  
Note: Some system cases do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the  
name on the connectors to the corresponding pins.  
PWRSW  
Attach the power button cable from  
Table 2.Front Panel Header Pins  
the case to these two pins. Pressing  
the power button on the front panel  
turns the system on and off rather  
than using the onboard button.  
Pin  
Signal  
1
HD_PWR  
HD Active  
PWR LED  
STBY LED  
Ground  
RST BTN  
PWR BTN  
Ground  
HD_LED  
PWRLED  
RESET  
3
2
4
5
7
6
8
9
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.  
PWRSW  
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.  
No Connect  
Empty  
+5V  
10  
Empty  
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IEEE1394a (Firewire)  
This motherboard has one IEEE 1394a onboard header. Alternatively, you can  
also connect this to your system case (if applicable).  
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of the system case (not  
all system cases are equipped with the front panel option).  
Connect the end of the cable to the IEEE1394a header on the motherboard.  
Table 3.  
IEEE 1394a Connector Pins  
Connector  
IEEE 1394a Connector  
Pin  
1
2
Signal  
TPA+  
TPA-  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
GND  
GND  
10  
8
9
7
5
3
1
TPB+  
TPB-  
+12V  
+12V  
Empty  
GND  
6
4
2
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USB Headers  
This motherboard contains seven (7) USB 2.0  
ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis  
(Figure 2). The motherboard also contains three (3) 10-  
pin internal header connectors onboard that can be used  
to connect an optional external bracket containing up to  
six (6) USB 2.0 ports.  
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel  
of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the  
front panel option).  
2. Connect the end of the cable(s) to the USB 2.0  
header on the motherboard.  
Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins  
Connector  
Pin  
Signal  
5V_DUAL  
D-  
1
USB 2.0 Header Connector  
3
5
7
9
D+  
GND  
Empty  
Signal  
5V_DUAL  
D-  
Pin  
2
4
6
D+  
8
GND  
10  
No Connect  
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Audio  
The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of  
audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio  
supports re-tasking function.  
Table 5.  
Front Audio Connector  
Connector  
Front Audio Connector  
Pin  
Signal  
1
PORT1_L  
2
AUD_GND  
10  
8
6
4
2
9
7
5
3
1
3
PORT1_R  
4
PRECENCE_J  
PORT2_R  
5
6
SENSE1_RETURN  
SENSE_SEND  
Empty  
7
8
9
PORT2_L  
10  
SENSE2_RETURN  
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Expansion Slots  
PCI Slots  
The PCI slot supports many expansion cards such as a LAN card, USB card,  
SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When installing  
a card into the PCI slot, be sure that it is fully seated. Secure the card’s metal  
bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to hold the blank cover.  
PCI Express x1 Slots  
There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate PCIe x1  
cards, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno Network Card or Sound Card. The x1 slot  
provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth.  
PCI Express x16/x8/x4 Slots  
These PCI Express slots are reserved for Graphic Cards and PCI Express x1  
and x4 devices. The design of this motherboard supports multiple Graphic Card  
technology.  
When installing a PCI Express Graphic Card, be sure the retention clip snaps  
and locks the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a  
short across the pins. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel  
with the screw used to hold the blank cover.  
For SLI use, it is very important to use only slots PCI Express Slots 1 and 2  
(primary and secondary) for optimal performance.  
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Onboard Buttons  
These onboard buttons include RESET, POWER and Clear CMOS. These  
functions allow you to easily reset the system, turn on/off the system, or clear  
the CMOS.  
Clear CMOS Button  
The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The  
CMOS can be cleared by pressing the Clear CMOS button either onboard  
or on the external I/O Panel.  
External Clear CMOS Button  
RESET and POWER Button  
These onboard buttons allow you to easily turn on/off the system. These  
buttons allow for easy debugging and testing of the system during  
troubleshooting situations.  
The POWER button with LED indicates the system’s status. When the system  
is powered on, the LED remains a solid red.  
The RESET button with an integrated LED indicates the activity status of the  
hard disk drives and will flicker accordingly.  
RESET POWER Clear CMOS  
Button Button  
Button  
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Post Port Debug LED and LED Status  
Indicators  
Post Port Debug LED  
Provides two-digit POST codes to show why the system may be failing to boot.  
It is useful during troubleshooting situations. This Debug LED will also display  
current CPU temperatures after the system has fully booted into the Operating  
System.  
Debug LED with CPU  
Temperature Monitor  
LED Status Indicators  
The LEDs near the 24pin ATX connector indicate the system’s status.  
POWER LED (Green):  
When the System is powered on: This LED is on.  
DIMM LED (Orange):  
When the Memory slot is functional: This LED is on.  
STANDBY LED (Blue):  
When the System is in Standby Mode: This LED is on. This LED will  
remain on as long as the motherboard is receiving constant power.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS  
Setup menus. Descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
This section includes the following information:  
Enter BIOS Setup  
Main Menu  
Standard BIOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Advanced Chipset Features  
PCI/PnP Resource Management  
Boot Configuration Features  
Power Management Features  
Hardware Health Configure  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
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Enter BIOS Setup  
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software.  
Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system  
performance and stability.  
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.  
3. Power on the computer.  
4. Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom  
of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).  
Press F2 to Load Defaults, DEL to enter Setup.  
Pressing Del takes you to the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.  
Main Menu  
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two  
exit choices. Use the + and - keys to scroll through the options or press Enter  
to display the associated submenu. Use the  arrow keys to position the  
selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc.  
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends  
Hardware Health Configure  
Standard BIOS Features  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Load Optimal Defaults  
Discard Changes  
Advanced Chipset Features  
PCI/PNP Resource Management  
Boot Configuration Features  
Power Management Features  
Save & Exit Setup  
Discard Changes and Exit  
: Move Enter:Select +/-/:Valve F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F7:Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults  
Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...  
v02.67 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
Figure 2.  
CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu  
Standard BIOS Features  
Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration.  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence.  
Advanced Chipset Features  
Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals such as IDE, RAID, USB, LAN,  
and MAC control.  
PCI/PNP Resource Management  
Use this menu to configure resource management.  
Boot Configuration Features  
Use this menu to modify the system’s boot configuration.  
Power Management Features  
Use this menu to modify power management, power on, and sleep features.  
Hardware Health Configure  
Use this menu to view system vitals.  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Use this menu to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages,  
memory timings, and more.  
Load Optimal Defaults  
Load default system settings.  
Discard Changes  
Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.  
Save Changes & Exit  
Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup.  
Discard Changes and Exit  
Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.  
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Standard BIOS Features Menu  
The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to configure the standard CMOS  
information, such as the date, time, and so on. Use the + and - keys to scroll  
through the options. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector in the  
option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc.  
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Standard BIOS Features  
Help Item  
System Overview  
______________________________________________  
AMIBIOS  
Use [ENTER] , [TAB]  
Or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
Version  
:08.00.16  
Build Date:07/16/10  
ID  
:1E655000  
Use [+] or [-] to  
Processor  
Configure system Time.  
Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU  
750 @ 2.67GHz  
Speed  
Count  
:2666MHz  
:1  
System Memory  
Size  
:4088MB  
System Time  
System Date  
[13:37:00]  
[Fri 07/16/2010]  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 3.  
Standard BIOS Features Menu  
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Configuring the BIOS  
System Time / System Date  
Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use  
the + and - keys to scroll through dates and times. Note that the weekday (Sun  
through Sat) cannot be changed. This field changes to correspond to the date  
you enter. Note that the hour value is shown in a  
24-hour clock format. Time is represented as hour : minute : second.  
System Time  
System Date  
[13:37:00]  
[Fri 07/16/2010]  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Setup Utility  
screen. Use the + and - keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to  
display the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector in the  
option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc.  
The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a , which precedes  
the option. Press Enter to display the sub-menus.  
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Advanced Settings  
Help Item  
______________________________________________  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Main Level  
IDE Configuration  
Boot Settings Configuration[Press Enter]  
[Press Enter]  
Select Removable Boot  
Device Priority  
AHCI Configuration  
USB Configuration  
[Press Enter]  
[Press Enter]  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 4.  
Advanced BIOS Features  
IDE Configuration  
Use this to configure your storage drivers and to enable RAID or switch  
between IDE and AHCI mode. Please note for Windows Vista / Windows 7, it  
is recommended to use AHCI mode for new system installations.  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Use this option to configure various system options, such as Bootup Num-Lock  
status, Quiet Boot and other advanced features.  
AHCI Configuration  
This menu will allow you to change advanced AHCI settings, such as S.M.A.R.T.  
status and more.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
USB Configuration  
This option menu allows you to enable Legacy USB support, force USB 1.1  
mode and more.  
Advanced Chipset Features  
Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and  
press Enter to change the settings.  
Advanced Chipset Settings  
Help Item  
______________________________________________  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Configure North Bridge  
features.  
North Bridge Configuration [Press Enter]  
PCI Express Configuration [Press Enter]  
Intel VT-d  
HD Audio Controller  
IEEE1394  
LAN1 Controller  
LAN2 Controller  
LAN Boot  
ESATA Controller  
ESATA Boot  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
PE1 Slot  
P80 Show CPU Temperature Slot[Enabled]  
ME Subsystem Configuration [Press Enter]  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 5.  
Advanced Chipset Features  
North Bridge Configuration  
This option menu will allow you to set the primary graphics adapter, and more.  
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PCI Express Configuration  
This option menu will allow you to set advanced PCI Express options, such as  
Payload size. It is not recommended to adjust these settings.  
Intel VT-d Configuration  
This option will allow you to enable/disable the Intel VT-d feature.  
The Advanced Chipset Features menu also allows you to enable/disable some  
onboard devices, they are as follows:  
HD Audio Controller  
Use this function to set the onboard audio function. It is recommended to  
leave this enabled, unless you are using an external sound, add-on sound card.  
IEEE1394  
This function allows you to enable or disable the IEEE1394 (Firewire)  
interface.  
LAN1 Controller  
This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard primary network  
controller. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an  
external Network Controller, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno card.  
LAN2 Controller  
This function allows you to enable or disable the onboard secondary network  
controller. It is recommended to leave this enabled, unless you are using an  
external Network Controller, such as an EVGA Killer Xeno card.  
ESATA Controller  
This function allows you to enable or disable the SATA interface.  
PE1 Slot  
This function allows you to enable or disable the PE1 Slot.  
P80 Show CPU Temperature  
When this function is enabled the onboard Post Port LED will display the  
CPU temperature.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
ME Subsystem Configuration  
Select this option to change advanced ME Subsystem settings.  
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PCI/PNP Resource Management  
Select PCI/PNP Resource Management from the CMOS Setup Utility menu  
and press Enter to display the advanced settings.  
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
Help Item  
______________________________________________  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Clear NVRAM during  
System Boot.  
Clear NVRAM  
[No]  
Plug & Play O/S  
[No]  
PCI Latency Timer  
[64]  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
[Yes]  
Palette Snooping  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
IRQ3  
IRQ4  
IRQ5  
IRQ7  
IRQ9  
IRQ10  
[Available]  
[Available]  
[Available]  
[Available]  
[Available]  
[Available]  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 6.  
PCI/PNP Resource Management  
Clear NVRAM  
This function clears the NVRAM during System Boot.  
Plug & Play O/S  
This function sets whether the O/S or BIOS configures Plug and Play devices.  
A setting of [No] is default.  
PCI Latency Timer  
This function sets the value in units of PCI clocks.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
This function allows an IRQ to be assigned to a PCI VGA.  
Palette Snooping  
This function allows the BIOS to inform the system that an ISA graphics device  
is installed.  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
This function allows the BIOS to use PCI BusMastering for reading or writing  
to IDE drives.  
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card  
This function allows manual override of PCI/ISA external cards. A setting of  
[Auto] works for most devices.  
IRQ Settings  
The various IRQ settings allows you to reserve IRQ’s if necessary, it is  
recommended to leave this as Available.  
DMA Channel  
The various DMA settings allow you to specify a DMI to be used by PCI/PnP  
devices.  
Reserved Memory Size  
This option allows you to specify the size of the memory block to reserve for  
legacy ISA devices.  
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Boot Configuration Features  
Select Boot Configuration Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and  
press Enter to display the settings.  
Boot Device Priority  
Hard Disk Drives  
CD/DVD Drives  
[Press Enter]  
[Press Enter]  
[Press Enter]  
Help Item  
Specifies the  
Boot Device  
Priority sequence.  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values
 
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 7.  
Boot Configuration Features  
Boot Device Priority  
This option menu will allow specification of the boot device priority sequence.  
Hard Disk Drives  
This option menu allows you specification of the Hard Disk boot priority  
sequence.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
CD/DVD Drives  
This option menu allows you specification of the CD/DVD boot priority  
sequence.  
Power Management Features  
Select Power Management Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and  
press Enter to display the settings.  
Power Management Features  
Help Item  
______________________________________________  
Section for Advanced  
ACPI Configuration.  
ACPI Configuration  
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [4 to 5 seconds]  
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
[Press Enter]  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values
 
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 8.  
Power Management Features  
ACPI Configuration  
This menu will allow adjustment of Advanced ACPI configurations.  
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SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width  
This function allows adjustment of the SLP assertion width.  
Restore on AC Power Loss  
This menu allows adjustment of the AC Power Loss parameters.  
Hardware Health Configure  
Select Hardware Health Configure from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and  
press Enter to display the settings.  
Hardware Health Configure  
H/W Health Function  
Help Item  
[Enabled]  
______________________________________________  
Enables Hardware  
Health Monitoring  
Device.  
CPU Temperature Sensor  
VREG Temperature Sensor  
System Temperature Sensor  
:34C/93F  
:48C/118F  
:34C/93F  
CPU Fan Speed  
Power Fan Speed  
Chassis Fan Speed  
:3264 RPM  
:1337 RPM  
:3864 RPM  
VCore  
Memory  
CPU VTT  
PCH  
:1.337 V  
:1.481 V  
:1.021 V  
:1.031 V  
:4.961 V  
+5V  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 9.  
Hardware Health Configure  
H/W Health Function  
This will enable or disable Hardware Health Monitoring.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
CPU Fan Mode Setting  
This function allows change of the fan mode configuration.  
Frequency/Voltage Control Menu  
Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and  
press Enter to display the settings.  
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Memory Configure  
CPU Configuration  
[Press Enter]  
[Press Enter]  
Item Help  
CPU Multiplier Setting  
CPU Frequency Setting  
PCIE Frequency Setting  
[20]  
[133]  
[100]  
Main Level  
EVGA VDroop Control  
[With VDroop]  
Current CPU VCore : 1.33700V  
CPU VCore  
[Auto]  
Current Dimm Voltage : 1.50V  
DIMM Voltage  
Current VTT : 1.050V  
VTT  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Current PCH Voltage : 1.050V  
PCH  
[Auto]  
Current CPU PLL : 1.800V  
CPU PLL  
DIMM 1/2 DQ Vref  
[Auto]  
[ 849 KHz ]  
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values
 
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults
 
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 10. Frequency/Voltage Control  
Memory Configure  
This menu will allow the configuration of advanced memory timings, including  
memory frequency and memory timings.  
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CPU Configuration  
This menu will allow the configuration of advanced CPU settings, such as  
Virtualization Technology, CPU SpeedStep, or CPU power saving options.  
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Configuring the BIOS  
Installing Drivers and  
Software  
The CD that has been shipped with the EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard contains  
the following software and drivers:  
Chipset Drivers  
Audio drivers  
LAN Drivers  
RAID Drivers  
EVGA E-LEET Overclocking Utility  
Adobe Acrobat Reader  
Users Manual  
Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Installation  
5. Insert the Intel P55 installation CD for the motherboard included in the kit.  
6. The CD will autorun, install the drivers and utilities listed on the install  
screen.  
If the CD does not run, go to My Computer and click on the CD to open.  
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Appendix A. POST Codes for the EVGA  
P55 SLI Motherboard  
This section provides the AMI POST Codes (Table 6)  
for the EVGA P55 SLI Motherboard during system  
boot up.  
The POST Codes are displayed on the Debug LED  
readout located directly onboard the motherboard.  
This Debug LED will also display current CPU  
temperatures after the system has fully booted  
into the Operating System.  
Debug LED with CPU  
Temperature Monitor  
Table 6.  
AMI POST Code  
Code  
Description  
03  
Initialize BIOS.  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
C0  
C1  
C2  
C5  
C6  
C7  
0A  
0B  
0C  
0E  
13  
Check Battery Power and CMOS  
Initialize interrupt controlling hardware/vector table  
Initialize system timer  
Fixes CPU POST interface calling pointer  
Primary initialization of CPU  
Secondary initialization of CPU  
Set up boot strap processor information  
Set up boot strap processor for POST  
Enumerate and set up application processors  
Re-enable cache for boot strap processor  
Early CPU initialization exit  
Initialize keyboard controller  
Detect Mouse  
Detect Keyboard  
Test input devices  
Early POST initialization of chipset registers  
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Code  
20  
Description  
Relocate System Management interrupt vector  
24  
2A  
2C  
2E  
31  
33  
37  
38  
39  
3A  
3B  
3C  
40  
52  
60  
75  
78  
7C  
84  
85  
87  
8C  
8D  
8E  
90  
A1  
A2  
A4  
A7  
A9  
Uncompress and initialize BIOS module  
Initialize devices primary  
Initialize devices secondary  
Initialize output devices  
Allocate memory for ADM module  
Initialize silent boot module  
Display sign-on message  
Initialize USB controller  
Initialize DMAC-1 & DMAC-2  
Initialize real time clock  
Test system memory  
Initialization of chipset registers  
Detect coprocessor  
Update CMOS memory size  
Initialize NUM-LOCK  
Initialize Int-13  
Initialize IPL devices  
Generate and write contents of ESCD  
Log errors encountered  
Display errors, if no display check monitor/video card  
Execute BIOS setup if needed or requested  
Late POST initialization of chipset registers  
Build ACPI tables  
Program peripheral parameters  
Initialize system management interrupt  
Prepare for system boot  
Initialize IRQ routing table  
Display boot option popup  
Display system configuration screen  
Wait for user input at configuration display  
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Code  
AA  
Description  
Uninstall POST vector  
AB  
AC  
B1  
00  
Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot  
End of POST initialization  
Save system context for ACPI  
Pass control to OS  
(can vary) Show CPU Temp (if enabled)  
EVGA Glossary of Terms  
ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
AFR Alternate Frame Rendering  
APIC - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller  
BIOS - Basic Input Output System  
CD-ROM - Compact Disc Read-Only Memory  
CMOS - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor  
CPU Central Processing Unit  
D-ICE Dry Ice Cooling  
DDR2 - Double Data Rate 2  
DDR3 - Double Data Rate 3  
DIMM - Dual In-line Memory Module  
DRAM - Dynamic random access memory  
DVD - Digital Versatile Disc  
DVI Digital Video Interface  
FDC - Floppy Disk Controller  
FSB Front Side Bus  
FTW For The Win!  
GHz Gigahertz  
GPU Graphics Processing Unit  
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HDD - Hard Disk Drive  
HDMI - High-Definition Multimedia Interface  
HDR High Dynamic Range Lighting  
HPET - High Precision Event Timer  
HT Hyper-Threading  
HSF - Heat Sink Fan  
I/O - Input/Output  
IDE - Integrated Drive Electronics  
IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  
IGP - Integrated Graphics Processors  
IRQ - Interrupt Request  
JBOD - Just a Bunch of Disks  
JEDEC - Joint Electron Device Engineering Council  
LAN - Local Area Network  
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display  
LGA Land Grid Array  
LN2 Liquid Nitrogen Cooling  
MAC - Media Access Control  
MCP - Media and Communications Processor  
MHz - Megahertz  
NB - Northbridge  
NCQ - Native Command Queuing  
NIC - Network Interface Card  
NTFS - New Technology File System  
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer  
PATA - Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment  
PCB - Printed Circuit Board  
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect  
PCIe - Peripheral Component Interconnect Express  
PCI-x - Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended  
POST Power on Self Test  
PWM Pulse Width Modulation  
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QDR - Quad Data Rate  
QPI Quick Path Interconnect  
RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks  
RGB - Red Green Blue  
SATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment  
SB - Southbridge  
SCSI - Small Computer System Interface  
SFR Split Frame Rendering  
SLI - Scalable Link Interface  
SPD - Serial Presence Detect  
SPDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format  
SPP - System Platform Processors  
TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol  
USB - Universal Serial Bus  
VDroop - V-core Voltage Drop  
VGA - Video Graphics Array  
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