EVGA nForce 790i SLITM FTW Quick Install Guide | Gaming ● Imaging ● 3D Video ● Entertainment ● Photos ● Graphics |
STEP 1 - Install CPU
1. | Unlock the socket by pressing |
| the lever sideways, then lift it up |
| to a 90o angle. |
2. | Lift the load plate. There is |
| a protective socket cover on the |
| load plate to protect the socket |
| when there is no CPU installed. |
3. | Remove the protective socket |
| cover from the load plate. |
| (Save this protective piece, |
| as it is needed whenever |
| transporting or shipping the |
| motherboard.) |
4. | Align the notches in the CPU |
STEP 2 - Install
Memory
1.This motherboard supports up to four
2.For dual channel configurations use DIMM slots 0 and 1, 2 and 3, or 0 through 3. It is recomended to use the “Black Slots” if running in 2 Dimm Mode
*Use matching color slots for dual channel
STEP 4 - Connect Peripherals
1.Now connect your peripheral devices such as hard drives, floppy drive, and
Cables
Floppy
IDE
8 pin 12v power
24 pin ATX power
IDE Channel
SATA ports
| with the notches on the socket. |
5. | Lower the CPU straight into |
| the socket. Close the lid plate |
| and engage the socket lever. |
6. | The CPU will need a proper |
| cooling solution, please refer |
| to the manual that came with |
| your heatsink for detailed |
| instructions. |
STEP 3 - Install
Graphics Card(s)
1.This motherboard has three PCI Express X16 slots. If you are installing a single graphics card use the
GPU 1
SATA
2. Next you will connect power |
cables to the motherboard and |
any other peripherals in your |
system. |
* Remember to plug in your |
SATA ports |
| Floppy Channel |
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PWRLED PWRSW Blank
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HD_LED | RESET No | |
+ | - | Connect |
GPU 2
GPU 3
(Three)
PCI Express X16 slots.
graphics card(s) if necessary. |
3. Connect the front panel |
headers and any other headers |
that are going to be in use. |
Connector |
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Front Audio Connector | 1 | PORT1_L | ||||
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IEEE 1394a Connector | 1 | TPA+ | ||||
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USB 2.0 Header |
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