EVGA 122-CK-NF68-XX specification

Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard

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EVGA 122-CK-NF68-XX manual

Contents

Page User Guide Page Table of Contents Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Configuring the Bios Page Software Installation Viii Appendix A. On-board LED Codes 112 Parts not in the Kit Before You Begin…Page Windows XP Drivers Install Using Nvidia Software Nvidia Monitor Performance Control Panel Categories nTune Nvidia nTune Adjust Motherboard Settings Manual Tuning System Voltages Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune System Clocks ‰ FSB System Fans ‰ RAS to CAS access ‰ Write Recovery TimeMemory Timing ‰ Row Address Strobe ‰ Memory bank switch ‰ RAS to RAS Delay‰ W to R Command Delay ‰ Refresh Rate ‰ Command Per Clock Adjust GPU Settings‰ Clock Drive Strength ‰ Async Latency Dynamic Bios Access nTune Dynamic Bios Access Available Bios Pages General SettingsAdvanced Settings ¾ Cdrom Boot up Setting Automatic Tuning Tune System Menu nTune View System Information Management Xxviii Adjust Custom Rules nTune Adjust Custom Rules Perform Stability Test System Stability Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield Storage Health View Storage Configuration Delete Array Click Finish to delete the selected array Rebuild Array Xxxvi Migrating Array Click Finish to begin the migration of the selected array Synchronize Array Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array ‰ FirstPacket Nvidia Networking‰ TCP/IP Acceleration ‰ Teaming First Packet Performance Xliii TCP/IP Acceleration Xlv Teaming Use the following procedure to configure Teaming Xlviii Intentions of the Kit Page Engineered for Enthusiasts Features Extreme FSB speeds Extreme OverclockingExtreme DDR2 Speeds Comprehensive Overclocking Tools Designed for Nvidia SLI Technology Third PCIe Slot for Graphics ExpansionDual DDR2 Memory Architecture Nvidia MediaShield Storage Nvidia Native Gigabit Ethernet Networking with Nvidia nForceNvidia FirstPacket technology Nvidia DualNet technology USB High Definition Audio HDA Motherboard Specifications ‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support ‰ Onboard Audio‰ Green Function ‰ Expansion Slots Equipment Unpacking Evga nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Sata Signal Cable Qty Six Evga nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Layout Chassis Backpanel Connectors Safety Instructions Hardware Installation Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Installing Memory DIMMs Installing the CPU Fan Installing the Motherboard Installing the I/O ShieldSecuring the Motherboard into the Chassis ¾ COM ‰ FDD ‰ IDE Connecting Cables Setting Switches Pin ATX Power PWR1 Power Connections Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3 Pin ATX 12V Power PWR2Page Front Panel Header Connecting Internal Headers Ieee 1394a Optional Front Panel Header Pins USB Headers USB 2.0 Header PinsPage Fan Connections COM1 Optional FDD Connector PCI Slots Expansion Slots Clear Cmos Jumper Clrcmos Jumper SettingsPCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slots Configuring the Bios Main Menu Enter Bios Setup ‰ Advanced Bios Features ‰ Standard Cmos Features‰ Advanced Chipset Features ‰ Power Management Setup ‰ Set Password ‰ Load Defaults‰ Save & Exit Setup ‰ System Monitor Standard Cmos Features Menu Standard Cmos Features Menu IDE Channel and Sata Channel Date and Time ‰ Auto ‰ None‰ Manual ¾ Large ‰ No Errors ‰ All ErrorsDrive a Halt On ‰ All, But Diskette Memory‰ All, But Disk/Key ‰ Extended Memory Cdrom Advanced Bios Features Network Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot PriorityRemovable Device Priority CPU Internal Cache First/Second/Third Boot Device Quick Power On Self TestBoot Other Device Boot Up NumLock Status Security Option Apic ModeMPS Version Control For OS Full Screen Logo Show Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features CPU Spread Spectrum System Clocks Frequency Settings Spread Spectrum HT Multiplier ‰ SLI-Ready Memory FSB & Memory Config ¾ Linked ‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode¾ Unlinked ‰ FSB QDR, MHz ¾ Optimal ‰ Memory Timing Setting ¾ Expert CPU Configuration ‰ Limit Cpuid MaxVal‰ CPU Thermal Control System Voltages ‰ Execute Disable Bit‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State ‰ Virtualization Technology ‰ nForce SPP ‰ Memory‰ nForce MCP ‰ HT nForce SPP--MCP Nvmem Memory Test PCI ClocksLoad Timing/Voltage Set Save Timing/Voltage Set System Bios CacheableHpet Function Nvidia GPU Ex Integrated Peripherals Menu Integrated Peripherals Menu IDE Function Setup USB Config RAID Config IDE HDD Block Mode MAC ConfigIEEE1394 controller HD Audio Power Management Setup Menu Acpi FunctionAcpi Suspend Type Power on Function Power On by Alarm‰ Password Soft-Off by Pbnt PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ‰ Hot Key Power On‰ Mouse Left ‰ Mouse Right ‰ Any Key Reset Configuration Data Init Display FirstResources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette SnoopMaximum Payload Size System Monitor Menu System Monitor Menu Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu Dynamic Fan ControlPage Software Installation Windows XP Drivers Install Using Nvidia Software Nvidia Monitor Nvidia nTune ¾ Management View system information Adjust custom rules Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune System Clocks System Voltages Memory Timing ‰ RAS to RAS Delay Adjust GPU Settings Dynamic Bios Access Available Bios Pages Boot up Setting Automatic Tuning Tune System Menu nTune Management Page Adjust Custom Rules System Stability Storage Health Management Select an array you want to delete and press Next Rebuild Array Click Next Migrating Array Click Finish to begin the migration of the selected array Synchronize Array Select the array to synchronize and click Next Nvidia Networking Performance Page 100 101 102 Enable Teaming Click Apply to enable teaming Determine Component and Operating System Needs Building an SLI System Recommended Power Supplies Install Your Nvidia SLI-Ready Parts Page From Power Supply Install Nvidia SLI Software Enable Nvidia SLI 111 Appendix a On-board LED Codes On-board LED Codes Codehex Name Description Codehex Name Description Codehex Name Description Nvidia Added Post Codes Nvmm