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Installation and Configuration
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard With Intel Processor
User Guide
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Before You Begin…
Table of Contents
Introduction to the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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 Voltages
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune
System Clocks
System Fans
‰ RAS to CAS access
‰ Write Recovery Time
Memory Timing
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ Refresh Rate
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune
Adjust GPU Settings
‰ Command Per Clock
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune
Dynamic BIOS Access
General Settings
Available BIOS Pages
Advanced Settings
‰ First/Second/Third Boot Device ¾ Removable ¾ Hard Disk ¾ CDROM
Boot up Setting
¾ Legacy LAN ¾ Disable ‰ Swap Floppy Drive ¾ Enable ¾ Disable
‰ Boot Up Floppy Seek ¾ Enable ¾ Disable ‰ Boot UP NumLock Status
Automatic Tuning
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Figure 22. Tune System Menu nTune
View System Information
Management
Figure 23. View System Information nTune
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
Perform Stability Test
System Stability
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Storage
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield
View Storage Configuration
Health
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
Use the following procedure to rebuild an array
Synchronize Array
This option is used to synchronize a selected array
Introduction
23. Select the array to synchronize and click Next
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24.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
‰ FirstPacket
NVIDIA Networking
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
‰ Teaming
First Packet
Performance
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
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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Introduction to the EVGA nForce SLI Motherboard
Features
Engineered for Enthusiasts
Extreme Overclocking
‰ NV BIOS
Extreme FSB speeds
Extreme DDR2 Speeds
Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion
Designed for NVIDIA SLI Technology
Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture
True 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support
Bootable Multidisk Array
Multiple Disk Setup
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage
DiskAlert System
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet
Networking with NVIDIA nForce
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology
NVIDIA DualNet technology
High Definition Audio HDA
‰ Size
Motherboard Specifications
‰ Microprocessor support
‰ Operating systems
‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support
‰ Onboard Audio
‰ Green Function
‰ Expansion Slots
Unpacking
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Equipment
SATA Signal Cable Qty Six
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Comm2 Bracket Cable IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable SLI Connector
1394 Cable
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
Installing the I/O Shield
Installing the Motherboard
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
24-pin ATX Power PWR1
Power Connections
Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments
Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3
8-pin ATX 12V Power PWR2
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Front Panel Header
Connecting Internal Headers
Table 3. IEEE 1934a Connector Pins
Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins
IEEE 1394a Optional
USB Headers
Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins
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Hardware Installation
Fan Connections
COM1 Optional
FDD Connector
PCI Slots
Expansion Slots
Figure 4. Expansion Slots
Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS
Jumper Settings
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slots
Configuring the BIOS
Main Menu
Enter BIOS Setup
‰ Standard CMOS Features
Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu
‰ Advanced BIOS Features
‰ Advanced Chipset Features
‰ Set Password
‰ Load Defaults
‰ Save & Exit Setup
‰ System Monitor
Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu
Standard CMOS Features Menu
IDE Channel and SATA Channel
Date and Time
Access Modes
The BIOS supports the following HDD
‰ None
‰ Auto
‰ No Errors
‰ All Errors
Drive A
Halt On
‰ All, But Diskette
Memory
‰ All, But Disk/Key
‰ Extended Memory
Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu
Advanced BIOS Features
Network Boot Priority
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Removable Device Priority
CPU Internal Cache
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Quick Power On Self Test
Boot Other Device
Boot Up NumLock Status
Security Option
APIC Mode
MPS Version Control For OS
Full Screen LOGO Show
Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features
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Figure 9. System Clocks Menu
System Clocks
Configuring the BIOS
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‰ CPU Freq, MHz
Frequency Settings
‰ FSB Reference Clock. MHz
‰ CPU Multiplier
Spread Spectrum
HT Multiplier
‰ nForce SPP - - nForce MCP
‰ nForce MCP - - nForce SPP
Figure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu
FSB & Memory Config
‰ SLI-Ready Memory
¾ Linked
‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode
¾ Unlinked
‰ FSB QDR, MHz
¾ Optimal
‰ Memory Timing Setting
6.1uS
¾ Expert
Figure 11. CPU Configuration Menu
CPU Configuration
‰ Limit CPUID MaxVal
‰ CPU Thermal Control
System Voltages
‰ Execute Disable Bit
Figure 12. System Voltages Menu
‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State
‰ Memory
‰ CPU FSB
‰ nForce SPP
‰ nForce MCP
PCI Clocks
NVMEM Memory Test
Load Timing/Voltage Set
Save Timing/Voltage Set
System BIOS Cacheable
HPET Function
NVIDIA GPU Ex
Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu
Integrated Peripherals Menu
Configuring the BIOS
‰ IDE DMA transfer access
IDE Function Setup
‰ IDE Prefetch Mode
‰ Primary Master/Slave PIO
USB Config
RAID Config
‰ RAID Enable
‰ SATA x Primary/Secondary
IDE HDD Block Mode
MAC Config
IEEE1394 controller
HD Audio
Figure 14. Power Management Setup Menu
Power Management Setup Menu
ACPI Function
ACPI Suspend Type
POWER ON Function
Power On by Alarm
‰ Password
Soft-Off by PBNT
Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
‰ Hot Key Power On
‰ Mouse Left ‰ Mouse Right ‰ Any Key
Init Display First
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
IRQ Resources
Maximum Payload Size
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
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Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune
System Clocks
System Fans
System Voltages
‰ RAS to CAS access
‰ Write Recovery Time
Memory Timing
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ Refresh Rate
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune
Adjust GPU Settings
‰ Command Per Clock
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune
Dynamic BIOS Access
General Settings
Available BIOS Pages
Advanced Settings
‰ First/Second/Third Boot Device ¾ Removable ¾ Hard Disk ¾ CDROM
Boot up Setting
¾ Legacy LAN ¾ Disable ‰ Swap Floppy Drive ¾ Enable ¾ Disable
‰ Boot Up Floppy Seek ¾ Enable ¾ Disable ‰ Boot UP NumLock Status
Automatic Tuning
Figure 22. Tune System Menu nTune
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View System Information
Management
Figure 23. View System Information nTune
Double-click a processor to display information
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Double-click a DIMM to display information
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules nTune
Adjust Custom Rules
Perform Stability Test
System Stability
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Storage
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield
View Storage Configuration
Health
Delete Array
Management
9. Select an array you want to delete and press Next
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10.Click Finish to delete the selected array
Rebuild Array
16. Click Next
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Migrating Array
21.Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next
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Use the following procedure to rebuild an array
Synchronize Array
This option is used to synchronize a selected array
25. Select the array to synchronize and click Next
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26.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
‰ FirstPacket
NVIDIA Networking
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
‰ Teaming
First Packet
Performance
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
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
Building an SLI System
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration
Determine Component and Operating System Needs
Power Supply
Table 6. Recommended Power Supplies
Minimum Recommended PCI Express
SLI System Type
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
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