EVGA 750i SLI manual Installing the Motherboard, Installing the I/O Shield

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nForce 750i SLI Motherboard

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.

Note: 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.

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 in- struction.

5.Secure the motherboard with a minimum of eight-to-ten screws.

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Page Evga nForce 750i SLI Motherboard Table of Contents Expansion Slots Drive a Halt On Memory Advanced Bios FeaturesAudio Page Installing Drivers and Software PnP/PCI Configuration MenuSystem Clocks System Voltages CPU CoreIntentions of the Kit Parts not in the KitMotherboard Specifications Expansion Slots Onboard AudioGreen Function Unpacking Parts Descriptions Port Sata Power Cable Qty Three Page Evga nForce 750i SLI Backpanel connectors Preparing the motherboard Safety InstructionsPreparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Fan Installing the CPUInstalling Memory DIMMs Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Installing the MotherboardInstalling the I/O Shield Internal Headers Connecting Cables and Setting SwitchesPower Connections Pin ATX 12V Power Power ConnectionsPin ATX Power Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives Connecting Floppy Disk Drive Connecting Serial ATA CablesFront Panel Header Connecting Internal HeadersUSB Headers Ieee 1394aCOM1 AudioCPU FAN Fan ConnectionsPCI Slots Expansion SlotsPCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 SlotsPost Port Debug LED Onboard ButtonsEnter Bios Setup Configuring the BiosMain Menu Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup UtilityStandard Cmos Features CPU Features Advanced Bios FeaturesPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Advanced Bios Features Removable Device PriorityQuick Power On Self Test Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other DeviceMPS Version Control For OS Advanced Chipset FeaturesFull Screen Logo Show Spread Spectrum ControlIntegrated Peripherals Menu Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Integrated PeripheralsOnChip IDE Channel0 Primary Master/Slave PIOIDE Prefetch Mode IDE DMA transfer accessRAID Enable Serial-ATA ControllerMAC LAN Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Power Management Setup Power Management SetupPower Management Hot Key Power On Keyboard PasswordWORRI# From Soft-Off Hpet SupportReset Configuration Data PnP/PCI Configuration MenuPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configuration Mouse Left Mouse Right Any KeyIRQ Resources Resources Controlled ByPCI/VGA Palette Snoop Maximum Payload SizeDynamic Fan Control Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility PC Health StatusPC Health Status CPU Clock Ratio Frequency/Voltage ControlLDT Frequency Current CPU Freq, MHzPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config FSB & Memroy ConfigFSB Memroy Clock Mode Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Memory Timing Setting Memory Timing SettingFSB QDR, MHz MEM DDR, MHzECC Control Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility System VoltagesSystem Voltages CPU CoreGtlvref Lane NForce SPPNF200 Voltage Level Page Installing Drivers Software Driver Installation Page Appendix A. Post Codes for Tritium Platform Using Nvidia Software Award Post Codes Name Description Using Nvidia Software Award Post Codes Name Description Award Post Codes Name Description E1-EF