Hi,
 
I know it's an old board - there may be an opportunity to get one.  I've read some bad reviews as to reliability - and BSODS due to USB 3 - What is the real situation with this board - Thank you.

OK Cool GTX, thanks for the pointers - I altered the time line and had a quick look but there weren't many entries on the thread but I'll check again.
 
It seems the problem resolved to a degree with a newer version of Windows 10 and any problems after this were fewer than before so it may not be as bad as what some people made out on other forums - as if to say the board would just not work properly.
 
I had another problem on another board Z97 MSI where the RENESAS USB 3 wouldn't work with the provided driver.  I played around and found another RENESAS DRIVER from DELL & or LENOVO and shortly afterwards the problem was resolved - very odd but I got it working.
 
All is not lost then - sometimes other people may blow the problems out of proportion and render the board of no use at all by their own review of the situation.
 
 

Better search:  X79&USB  (use my link)   more results

OK It seems one or two people have got it working with minimal problems whilst others have still had troubles --I don't know whether this is down to user error and incorrect procedure by people >>>> I know boards / BIOS' / drivers / configuring can be confusing at the best of times !
 
 

bill1024
I have an EVGA x79 classy.
The x79 is a xl-atx motherboard and is huge. Make sure your case will support it.

The Evga X79 Classified is not huge -  - The Evga SR-2 is huge - Thanks for the warning but I'm not worried at all about the size of the Evga X79 Classified, what I am worried about are the USB 3 ports not working but having said that I've downloaded the FW update and will follow it to the tee.
In the meantime please tell me how you get on with your Evga X79 Classified now - Have you got the USB 3 problem under control? - It's great to hear from another owner of the board.

Hello again,
 
Recently I've bought 4 EVGA motherboards - 2 used - 2 new - One of the boards is a used EVGA X79 CLASSIFIED - I've just received this now.
 
Usually when I get a board I give it a once over especially if it's a used board which this one is.
 
I can tell there is some damage to the pins of the socket - whether this affects the board or not I do not know yet.
 
On other boards I've bought such as a Gigabyte board I've returned the board for an RMA (at my cost)__and had a new socket put on - Gigabyte either did put a new socket on or they gave me a new board that was left over.
 
AsRock do not have a "new socket" service but did offer a new board believe it or not !!!. - All good service
 
Do EVGA have a new socket service so I could RMA the board and have a new socket put on.  I know it's an old board but it's usually £30 GBP or $ - Which I would do if the service is available because then it would be like a new board even if it is an old board - and I will be keeping this (if it works)__LOL
 
Anyhow please message to say whether this is an option or not because if it is I'd jump at it (at my cost)___Thanks

EVGA dose Not offer Repair service for Out of Warranty product
 
You will have to find a 3rd part vendor for socket replacement service
 
If the Pins are not broken - some members have straightened pins before ... its tedious work & requires a steady hand

Web Search:  MB socket replacement LGA 2011  (sometimes called Socket R)
 
I've not used any of these - So, can't recommend any of them

DrOmBo
Hi there everybody...I do apologize if I jump like this in another user thread but...does anyone knows if it is possible to run a e5 1650 (SR0KZ ) on a X79 Classified?

Just popped my 3820, and the the board, with the 1650 installed returns me D0 post message :(

I am deperate.

It isn't shown as supported. https://www.evga.com/support/motherboard/legacy/
 
Would be best to ask evga support as well... https://www.evga.com/about/contactus/

Hello,
 
Back to my thread again -  - I've heard from Evga about socket replacement and the service center is closed down for non-warranty motherboards - I'll see if I can find a socket replacement specialist but before I do I'll explain what I tried.
 
The board was put onto the test bench - There were no signs of life in the board until I looked at two jumpers on the lower right of the board - two rows of three pins with both jumpers covering pins 2 & 3.  I re-positioned the jumpers, one of them or both of them and the fans started to turn and there was power through the board but there was no sign of  a POST.
 
Before I go and try to repair the board would some tech here explain whether those two rows of three pins are to clear the CMOS? - And what other steps I could take to try to get the board to post?
 
I've currently got another board on the test bench at the moment but I could try this again with some help from the admins here - And maybe the socket isn't totally broken - I've not used an EVGA board yet so there maybe something that I've not come across yet in the makeup of the board - Thanks