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User Guide
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard With Intel Processor
Installation and Configuration
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Introduction to the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Table of Contents
Before You Begin…
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Hardware Installation
Configuring the BIOS
Network Boot Priority
Using the NVIDIA Software
Software Installation
NVIDIA Monitor
Appendix A. On-board LED Codes
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration
Parts NOT in the Kit
Before You Begin…
‰ NVIDIA Networking FirstPacket
‰ Adobe Acrobat Reader ‰ NVIDIA MediaShield RAID Manager
2. Run setup.exe
Windows XP Drivers Install
Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
Using the NVIDIA Software
NVIDIA Monitor
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories nTune
NVIDIA nTune
Adjust Motherboard Settings
Manual Tuning
System Clocks
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune
System Voltages
System Fans
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ Write Recovery Time
‰ RAS to CAS access
Memory Timing
‰ Refresh Rate
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Adjust GPU Settings
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune
‰ Command Per Clock
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune
Dynamic BIOS Access
Advanced Settings
Available BIOS Pages
General Settings
‰ Boot Up Floppy Seek ¾ Enable ¾ Disable ‰ Boot UP NumLock Status
Boot up Setting
‰ First/Second/Third Boot Device ¾ Removable ¾ Hard Disk ¾ CDROM
¾ Legacy LAN ¾ Disable ‰ Swap Floppy Drive ¾ Enable ¾ Disable
Automatic Tuning
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Figure 22. Tune System Menu nTune
Figure 23. View System Information nTune
Management
View System Information
Hardware and driver version information can be viewed and saved using this interface. The status of the system, including current system clock speeds, system temperatures, memory timings, and system voltages can be logged. Versions of NVIDIA software and other system software are listed under Software information
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules nTune
Adjust Custom Rules
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Storage
Health
View Storage Configuration
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield
Management
Delete Array
8. Click Finish to delete the selected array
7. Select an array you want to delete and press Next
Rebuild Array
14. Click Next
Migrating Array
19.Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next
Introduction
Synchronize Array
Use the following procedure to rebuild an array
This option is used to synchronize a selected array
24.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
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23. Select the array to synchronize and click Next
‰ Teaming
NVIDIA Networking
‰ FirstPacket
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
Performance
First Packet
25. Select Configure FirstPacket Settings under Performance on the
TCP/IP Acceleration
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Teaming
Use the following procedure to configure Teaming
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Intentions of the Kit
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Engineered for Enthusiasts
Features
Introduction to the EVGA nForce SLI Motherboard
Extreme DDR2 Speeds
‰ NV BIOS
Extreme Overclocking
Extreme FSB speeds
True 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support
Designed for NVIDIA SLI Technology
Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion
Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture
DiskAlert System
Multiple Disk Setup
Bootable Multidisk Array
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage
NVIDIA DualNet technology
Networking with NVIDIA nForce
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology
High Definition Audio HDA
‰ Operating systems
Motherboard Specifications
‰ Size
‰ Microprocessor support
‰ Expansion Slots
‰ Onboard Audio
‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support
‰ Green Function
Equipment
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Unpacking
1394 Cable
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
SATA Signal Cable Qty Six
Comm2 Bracket Cable IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable SLI Connector
Unpacking and Parts Description
Figure 1. EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Layout
Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors
Safety Instructions
Hardware Installation
Preparing the Motherboard
Installing the CPU
Installing Memory DIMMs
Installing the CPU Fan
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Installing the Motherboard
Installing the I/O Shield
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments
Power Connections
24-pin ATX Power PWR1
Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3
8-pin ATX 12V Power PWR2
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Front Panel Header
Connecting Internal Headers
IEEE 1394a Optional
Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins
Table 3. IEEE 1934a Connector Pins
USB Headers
Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins
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Hardware Installation
Fan Connections
COM1 Optional
FDD Connector
Figure 4. Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
PCI Slots
PCI Express x16 Slots
Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS
PCI Express x1 Slot
Configuring the BIOS
Main Menu
Enter BIOS Setup
‰ Advanced Chipset Features
Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu
‰ Standard CMOS Features
‰ Advanced BIOS Features
‰ System Monitor
‰ Load Defaults
‰ Set Password
‰ Save & Exit Setup
Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu
Standard CMOS Features Menu
IDE Channel and SATA Channel
Date and Time
‰ Auto
The BIOS supports the following HDD
Access Modes
‰ None
Halt On
‰ All Errors
‰ No Errors
Drive A
‰ Extended Memory
Memory
‰ All, But Diskette
‰ All, But Disk/Key
Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu
Advanced BIOS Features
CPU Internal Cache
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Network Boot Priority
Removable Device Priority
Boot Up NumLock Status
Quick Power On Self Test
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Full Screen LOGO Show
APIC Mode
Security Option
MPS Version Control For OS
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Advanced Chipset Features
Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features
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System Clocks
Figure 9. System Clocks Menu
Configuring the BIOS
‰ CPU Multiplier
Frequency Settings
‰ CPU Freq, MHz
‰ FSB Reference Clock. MHz
‰ nForce MCP - - nForce SPP
HT Multiplier
Spread Spectrum
‰ nForce SPP - - nForce MCP
‰ SLI-Ready Memory
FSB & Memory Config
Figure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu
‰ FSB QDR, MHz
‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode
¾ Linked
¾ Unlinked
6.1uS
‰ Memory Timing Setting
¾ Optimal
¾ Expert
‰ CPU Thermal Control
CPU Configuration
Figure 11. CPU Configuration Menu
‰ Limit CPUID MaxVal
‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State
‰ Execute Disable Bit
System Voltages
Figure 12. System Voltages Menu
‰ nForce MCP
‰ CPU FSB
‰ Memory
‰ nForce SPP
Load Timing/Voltage Set
NVMEM Memory Test
PCI Clocks
NVIDIA GPU Ex
System BIOS Cacheable
Save Timing/Voltage Set
HPET Function
Configuring the BIOS
Integrated Peripherals Menu
Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu
‰ Primary Master/Slave PIO
IDE Function Setup
‰ IDE DMA transfer access
‰ IDE Prefetch Mode
‰ SATA x Primary/Secondary
RAID Config
USB Config
‰ RAID Enable
HD Audio
MAC Config
IDE HDD Block Mode
IEEE1394 controller
ACPI Suspend Type
Power Management Setup Menu
Figure 14. Power Management Setup Menu
ACPI Function
Soft-Off by PBNT
Power On by Alarm
POWER ON Function
‰ Password
‰ Mouse Left ‰ Mouse Right ‰ Any Key
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
‰ Hot Key Power On
Press Enter
Reset Configuration Data
Init Display First
Resources Controlled By
Maximum Payload Size
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Figure 16. System Monitor Menu
System Monitor Menu
Dynamic Fan Control
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Software Installation
4. Run setup.exe
Windows XP Drivers Install
Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
Using the NVIDIA Software
NVIDIA Monitor
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories nTune
NVIDIA nTune
Adjust Motherboard Settings
Manual Tuning
System Clocks
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune
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System Fans
System Voltages
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ Write Recovery Time
‰ RAS to CAS access
Memory Timing
‰ Refresh Rate
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Adjust GPU Settings
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune
‰ Command Per Clock
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune
Dynamic BIOS Access
Advanced Settings
Available BIOS Pages
General Settings
‰ Boot Up Floppy Seek ¾ Enable ¾ Disable ‰ Boot UP NumLock Status
Boot up Setting
‰ First/Second/Third Boot Device ¾ Removable ¾ Hard Disk ¾ CDROM
¾ Legacy LAN ¾ Disable ‰ Swap Floppy Drive ¾ Enable ¾ Disable
Automatic Tuning
Figure 22. Tune System Menu nTune
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Figure 23. View System Information nTune
Management
View System Information
Double-click a DIMM to display information
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Double-click a processor to display information
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules nTune
Adjust Custom Rules
Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Storage
Health
View Storage Configuration
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield
Delete Array
Management
10.Click Finish to delete the selected array
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9. Select an array you want to delete and press Next
Rebuild Array
16. Click Next
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Migrating Array
21.Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next
This option is used to synchronize a selected array
Use the following procedure to rebuild an array
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Synchronize Array
26.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
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25. Select the array to synchronize and click Next
‰ Teaming
NVIDIA Networking
‰ FirstPacket
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
Performance
First Packet
Select the appropriate speed for your network. For example, if your broadband connection is a cable connection, click the Cable button
TCP/IP Acceleration
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Teaming
36. Select Combine my network adapters recommended radio button to
33. Select Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control Panel
Determine Component and Operating System Needs
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration
Building an SLI System
SLI System Type
Table 6. Recommended Power Supplies
Power Supply
Minimum Recommended PCI Express
Install Your NVIDIA SLI-Ready Parts
Use the following procedure to build your NVIDIA SLI-Ready PC system
Install the SLI connector onto the two outer cards 108
From Power Supply
Install NVIDIA SLI Software
Enable NVIDIA SLI
Congratulations on your new NVIDIA SLI-Ready PC system
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On-board LED Codes
Appendix A On-board LED Codes
Description
On-board LED Codes
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