Intel GA-N680SLI-DQ6 user manual

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Main GA-N680SLI-DQ6 User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-N680DQ6-2001R Page Page Table of Contents Page Item Checklist Optional Accessories - 7 - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard Layout GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Block Diagram Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer Installation Notices Instances of Non-Warranty 1-2 Feature Summary Page Page 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler 1-4 Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 1-6 Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit 1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration Page Page 1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction 1-9 Connectors Introduction MIC In 1/2)ATX_12V_2X / ATX (Power Connector) 4/5/6) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) 3) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) 7) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) 8) FDD (Floppy Connector) 9) IDE (IDE Connector) 12) PWR_LED Hardware Installation- 29 - 13) BATTERY 14) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) 16) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) 15) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) 17) SPDIF_IN (S/PDIF In Connector) 18) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connector) 19) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connector) 20) LPT Connector The LPT connector allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Hardware Installation- 33 - 22) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) 21) TPM Connector (Trusted Platform Module) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional TPM cable. Page Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Chapter 2 BIOS Setup CONTROL KEYS Page The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) Page 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date Time IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE Channel 2/3/4/5/6/7 Master Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Halt on Memory Base Memory 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot Device Password Check Page 2-3 Integrated Peripherals Page Page On-Chip SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) (For LAN1/LAN2) Page Page 2-4 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring On Page 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment 2-6 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR2 1.8V / +3.3V / +12V Current System/CPU Temperature CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. System Clock Setting Page Page 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 2-12 Exit Without Saving 2-11 Save & Exit Setup Page Chapter 3Drivers Installation 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers Page Page Page Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface Overview 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2 <F9>: Xpress Recovery2 Boot from CD/DVD: System requirements: 1. RESTORE: 2. BACKUP: 3. REMOVE: 4. REBOOT: The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction A. What is Dual BIOS Technology ? B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility? Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable Boot From : Main BIOS(Default), Backup BIOS Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable Keep DMI Data : Enable(Default), Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Before Use: Updating the BIOS Method 1 : Q-Flash <End>: Qflash Page Page Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility 1. Methods and steps: 2. Note: To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) A. nVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Southbridge (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup Page (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Page Page (4) Making a SATA Driver Disk (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation Page Page B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup Page (3) Configuring RAID array in RAID BIOS A. Create Array: Figure 7 Figure 8 5. Set Array Size: Under the Size item, type the size of the array (Figure 8), and press ENTER. Figure 9 Figure 10 When finished, the new RAID array will be displayed in the RAID Disk Drive List block (Figure 10). Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. B. Delete Array: Press Y to confirm yes to the following message (Figure 14) or N to cancel. (4) Making a SATA Driver Disk (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) Page Page 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: 4 Channel Audio Setup 6 Channel Audio Setup 8 Channel Audio Setup Page Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) function Digital PCM Output Setup: Introduction of Dolby Digital Live: 4-1-6 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 4-2 Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Contact Us yy yy yGIGABYTE Global Service System