EVGA 780i SLI FTW, 132-YW-E178 manual Installing the Motherboard, Installing the I/O Shield

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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. It is recommended to secure the motherboard first before making all connections.

Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.

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 eight (8) to ten (10) 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.

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Contents Evga force 780i SLI FTW Motherboard Evga Table of Contents COM1 Evga Evga CPU FSB List of Figures Parts not in the Kit Intentions of the KitPage Motherboard Specifications Evga nForce 780i SLI FTW MotherboardEvga Unpacking EquipmentEvga nForce 780i SLI FTW Motherboard Evga nForce 780i SLI FTW Motherboard Layout Chassis Back Panel Connectors Hardware Installation Safety InstructionsPreparing the Motherboard Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU Fan Installing System Memory DIMMs Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Installing the MotherboardInstalling the I/O Shield Connecting Cables and Setting Switches  COM  FDD  IDEPower Connections Power Supply ConnectorsPin ATX Power PWR1 Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives Pin ATX 12V Power PWR2Connecting Serial ATA Cables Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel HeaderIeee 1394a USB Headers Front Audio Connector AudioFan Connections GND Sense PWRCOM1 Floppy Disk Drive FDD Connector Expansion SlotsPCI Express x1 Slot Clear Cmos Button Onboard System Reset and Power ButtonsClear Cmos Function Configuring the Bios Enter Bios Setup Main Menu Standard Cmos Features  Advanced Bios Features Advanced Chipset Features  Power Management SetupStandard Cmos Features Menu  Set Supervisor Password Set User Password  Save & Exit SetupStandard Cmos Features Date and TimeIDE Channel and Sata Channel  None Auto  Manual Auto Drive a Large Halt On MemoryAdvanced Bios Features CdromHard Disk Boot Priority Network Boot PriorityQuick Power On Self Test Removable Device PriorityFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other DeviceBoot Up NumLock Status Apic ModeMPS Version Control For OS Full Screen Logo ShowHpet Function Advanced Chipset FeaturesSystem Bios Cacheable Integrated Peripherals Menu Integrated Peripherals MenuIDE Function Setup  IDE DMA transfer access Primary Master/Slave Udma  Serial-ATA ControllerRAID Config USB Config Sata x Primary/Secondary  OnChip USBMAC Config IDE HDD Block ModeIEEE1394 controller HD AudioAcpi Suspend Type Power Management Setup MenuAcpi Function WOLPME# From Soft-Off Power On by AlarmSoft-Off by Pbnt Power on Function  Keyboard  Password Hot Key Power On  Mouse Left  Mouse Right  Any KeyInit Display First PnP/PCI Configuration MenuReset Configuration Data PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Resources Controlled ByIRQ Resources PC Health Status Maximum Payload SizeDynamic Fan Control Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menuPage Frequency/Voltage Control Dummy O.CPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility System Clocks System Clocks CPU Freq, MHz  FSB Reference Clock. MHz CPU Multiplier  PCIe x161, MHzSpread Spectrum  CPU Spread SpectrumFSB & Memory Config  SLI-Ready Memory FSB and Memory Clock Mode  Linked Unlinked  FSB QDR, MHz Expert  Memory Timing Setting Optimal Memory Timing Setting Expert TCL CAS Latency CPU Feature  PPM Mode Limit Cpuid MaxVal  Intel SpeedStep Disable  Execute Disable Bit CPU Thermal Control  TM1 OnlySystem Voltages  Evga VDroop control Memory  nForce SPPNvmem Memory Test  nForce MCP HT nForce SPP MCP  nForce MCP AuxiliaryLoad Timing/Voltage Set Save Timing/Voltage SetEvga Installing Drivers Software Driver InstallationEvga Evga Glossary of Terms Evga Award Post Code Award Post Codes Name Description Award Post Codes Name Description Memory above 1MB Award Post Codes Name Description RAM Nvmm Post Codes Nvmm Post Codes Name Description