Nvidia 780I SLI Connecting Cables Setting Switches, Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis

Page 21

Hardware Installation

Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis

Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the mother board 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.

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 eight-to-ten screws.

Connecting Cables and

Setting Switches

This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include:

qPower Connections

Ø24-pin ATX power (PWR1)

Ø8-pin ATX 12V power (PWR2)

qInternal Headers

ØFront panel

ØIEEE 1394a

ØUSB Headers

ØAudio

ØSpeaker

ØCOM

NVIDIA Corporation

October 17, 2007 DU-03597-001_v01

11

Image 21

Contents User Guide Nvidia nForce 780i SLI Motherboard780i 3-Way SLI Motherboard Table of Contents COM1 NForce 780i SLI Motherboard Nvidia Corporation 100 List of Figures Parts not in the Kit Before You Begin…Intentions of the Kit Nvidia nForce Motherboard Motherboard Specifications780i 3-Way SLI Motherboard Unpacking Parts Descriptions UnpackingEquipment Nvidia nForce 780i SLI Motherboard Nvidia nForce 780i SLI Motherboard Layout Chassis Backpanel Connectors Safety Instructions Hardware InstallationPreparing the Motherboard Installing the CPUInstalling Memory DIMMs Installing the CPU FanInstalling the I/O Shield Installing the MotherboardSecuring the Motherboard into the Chassis Connecting Cables Setting SwitchesPower Supply Connectors Power ConnectionsPWR1 Motherboard Connector PWR1 Pin Assignments Pin ATX Power PWR1Pin ATX 12V Power PWR2 Connecting IDE Hard Disk DrivesHardware Installation Connecting Serial ATA Cables Front Panel Header Connecting Internal HeadersIeee 1394a Front Panel Header PinsUSB Headers USB 2.0 Header PinsAudio Front Audio ConnectorFan Connections CPU Fan ConnectorCOM1 FDD Connector Expansion SlotsPCI Slots PCI Express x16 Slots PCI Express x1 SlotClear Cmos Jumper Clrcmos Jumper SettingsThis page is blank Configuring the Bios Main Menu Enter Bios SetupAdvanced Bios Features Standard Cmos FeaturesAdvanced Chipset Features Power Management SetupSet Password Load DefaultsSave & Exit Setup System MonitorStandard Cmos Features Menu Standard Cmos Features MenuIDE Channel and Sata Channel Date and TimeAuto NoneManual LargeNo Errors All ErrorsDrive a Halt OnMemory Cdrom Advanced Bios FeaturesNetwork Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot PriorityRemovable Device Priority CPU Internal CacheFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Quick Power On Self TestBoot Other Device Boot Up NumLock StatusSecurity Option Apic ModeMPS Version Control For OS Full Screen Logo ShowAdvanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset FeaturesCPU Spread Spectrum System ClocksFrequency Settings Spread Spectrum HT MultiplierSLI-Ready Memory FSB & Memory ConfigFSB and Memory Clock Mode LinkedUnlinked FSB QDR, MHz Memory Timing SettingMEM DDR, MHz OptimalExpert Disable CPU ConfigurationLimit Cpuid MaxVal CPU Thermal ControlTM2 Only Execute Disable BitTM1 & TM2 C1E Enhanced Halt StateSystem Voltages CPU FSBMemory NForce MCP NForce SPPHT nForce SPP MCP NForce MCP AuxiliaryLoad Timing/Voltage Set Nvmem Memory TestSave Timing/Voltage Set System Bios CacheableHpet Function Nvidia GPU ExIntegrated Peripherals Menu Integrated Peripherals MenuIDE DMA transfer access IDE Function SetupPrimary Master/Slave PIO Primary Master/Slave UdmaUSB Config RAID ConfigIDE HDD Block Mode MAC ConfigIEEE1394 controller HD AudioOnboard Serial Port Power Management Setup MenuAcpi Function Power On by AlarmAcpi Suspend Type Soft-Off by PbntButton only Keyboard Password Power on FunctionHot Key Power On Mouse Left Mouse Right Any KeyPnP/PCI Configuration Menu PnP/PCI Configuration MenuReset Configuration Data Init Display FirstResources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette SnoopMaximum Payload Size System Monitor Menu System Monitor MenuPress Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu Dynamic Fan ControlThis page is blank Installing Drivers Software Windows XP Drivers Install Using Nvidia Software Nvidia Performance Group Nvidia Control Panel Device Settings CPU Current Hardware SettingsMotherboard Row Address Strobe MemoryRAS to CAS access Write Recovery TimeRAS to RAS Delay Memory bank switchCommand Per Clock To R Command DelayTo W Timing CAS LatencyGPU Dynamic Bios Access View System Information Profile Policies Manage Your System Bios Nvidia System Monitor Using Nvidia Software 780i 3-Way SLI Motherboard Using Nvidia Software 780i 3-Way SLI Motherboard Award Post Code Appendix A. Post Codes for Tritium PlatformAward Post Codes Name Description Post Codes Award Post Codes Name Description Award Post Codes Name Description Award Post Codes Name Description Award Post Codes Name Description Nvmm Post Codes Nvmm Post Codes Name Description 780i 3-Way SLI Motherboard SLI Connector Appendix B. Configuring an SLI ConfigurationForceWare Driver Way Nvidia SLI connectorWindows Vista Device Manager Enabling 3-Way SLI Nvidia Control Panel, Set SLI ConfigurationSLI Visual Indicators Operating in 3DMark2006 Verifying 3-way SLI is Active Base Memory IndexFSB and Memory Clock Mode, 45 FSB Reference Clock HT Spread Spectrum Limit Cpuid MaxVal, 48 LI-Ready Memory, 44 load plate Sata Spread Spectrum TWTR Copyright 110