Nvidia 680i manual Enter Bios Setup, Main Menu

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Installing and Configuring the BFG NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard

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.

1.Power on the computer.

2.Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).

Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.

Pressing Del takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings. Changing some settings could damage your computer.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. Use the Page Up and Page Down 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.

Note: Note that on the BIOS screens all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Configuring the Bios Page Software Installation List of Figures BFG Nvidia nForce 680i SLI Motherboard LayoutBefore You Begin… Parts not in the KitIntel Socket 775 Processor Cooling Fan for the Processor System MemoryIntentions of the Kit Features Extreme Overclocking Guaranteed FSB SpeedsHigh-speed Memory Comprehensive Overclocking Tools Designed for Nvidia SLI TechnologyTrue 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support Nvidia SLI-Ready MemoryMultiple Disk Setup Nvidia MediaShield StorageDiskAlert System RAID MorphingBootable Multidisk Array Networking with Nvidia nForceNvidia Native Gigabit Ethernet Nvidia FirstPacket TechnologyMotherboard Specifications Onboard 1394a Onboard AudioDual PCI Express x16 Support Green FunctionSLI Connector Unpacking Parts DescriptionsUnpacking EquipmentBFG Nvidia nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard BFG Nvidia nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard Layout Chassis Backpanel Connectors Hardware Installation Safety InstructionsInstalling the CPU Preparing the MotherboardLift the load plate Socket leverInstalling the CPU Fan Installing Memory DIMMsFour Dimms Install into slots 0, 1, 2, Installing the Motherboard Installing the I/O ShieldSecuring the Motherboard into the Chassis Connecting Cables and Setting Switches Power Connections +3.3V 12V+5V +12V +5V +3.3VPin ATX 12V Power PWR2 Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel HeaderPin Signal In/Out Description Ieee 1934a Connector Pins SignalNo Connect EmptyUSB 2.0 Header Pins Connector Signal USB Headers Universal Serial BusThis motherboard contains four USB Empty No ConnectFront Audio Connector Pin Signal Front Panel AudioFan Connections FDD Connector IDE ConnectorSerial ATA II Connectors Serial COMExpansion Slots PCI SlotsUse the following procedure to clear Cmos Clear Cmos JumperConfiguring the Bios Enter Bios Setup Main MenuAdvanced Bios Features Advanced Chipset FeaturesPower Management Setup PnP/PCI ConfigurationsLoad Defaults Set PasswordSave & Exit Setup System MonitorStandard Cmos Features Menu Standard Cmos Features MenuDate and Time IDE Channel and Sata ChannelNone AutoManual LargeDrive a Halt OnMemory Advanced Bios Features Advanced Bios Features MenuHard Disk Boot Priority Network Boot PriorityRemovable Device Priority CPU Internal CacheQuick Power On Self Test First/Second/Third Boot DeviceBoot Other Device Boot Up NumLock StatusApic Mode Security OptionMPS Version Control For OS Full Screen Logo ShowAdvanced Chipset Features System Clocks System Clocks MenuFrequency Settings HT Multiplier Spread SpectrumFSB & Memory Config FSB & Memory Config Menu SLI-Ready MemoryFSB and Memory Clock Mode LinkedUnlinked FSB QDR, MHzMemory Timing Setting OptimalExpert CPU Configuration Execute Disable Bit System VoltagesC1E Enhanced Halt State Virtualization TechnologyMemory NForce SPPNvmem Memory Test Load Timing/Voltage SetSystem Bios Cacheable Save Timing/Voltage SetHpet Function Nvidia GPU ExIntegrated Peripherals Menu Integrated Peripherals MenuIDE Function Setup RAID Config USB ConfigMAC Config IDE HDD Block ModeIEEE1394 controller HD AudioPower Management Setup Menu Acpi FunctionAcpi Suspend Type Power On by Alarm Power on FunctionKeyboard Password Soft-Off by PbntPnP/PCI Configuration Menu Hot Key Power OnMouse Left Mouse Right Any Key Reset Configuration Data Init Display FirstResources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette SnoopMaximum Payload Size + and keys to go up and down the list of sizesSystem Monitor Menu System Monitor MenuDynamic Fan Control Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menuSoftware Installation Windows XP Drivers Install Motherboard DriversSoftware Installation Page Support Page V1.0
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