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Specifications
Install
Sata Signal Cable Qty Six
Password
‰ All Errors
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
Connecting Internal Headers
Configuring the Bios
‰ RAS to CAS access
Enter Bios Setup
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Contents
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User Guide
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Table of Contents
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Configuring the Bios
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Software Installation
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Appendix A. On-board LED Codes 112
Before You Begin…
Parts not in the Kit
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Windows XP Drivers Install
Using Nvidia Software
Nvidia Monitor
Nvidia nTune
Performance Control Panel Categories nTune
Manual Tuning
Adjust Motherboard Settings
Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune System Clocks
System Voltages
System Fans
‰ FSB
Memory Timing
‰ Write Recovery Time
‰ RAS to CAS access
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ Refresh Rate
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Adjust GPU Settings
‰ Command Per Clock
‰ Async Latency
Dynamic Bios Access
Dynamic Bios Access nTune
Advanced Settings
Available Bios Pages
General Settings
Boot up Setting
¾ Cdrom
Automatic Tuning
Tune System Menu nTune
Management
View System Information
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Adjust Custom Rules
Adjust Custom Rules nTune
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Storage
Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
View Storage Configuration
Health
Delete Array
Click Finish to delete the selected array
Rebuild Array
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Migrating Array
Click Finish to begin the migration of the selected array
Synchronize Array
Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
Nvidia Networking
‰ FirstPacket
‰ Teaming
Performance
First Packet
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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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Features
Engineered for Enthusiasts
Extreme DDR2 Speeds
Extreme Overclocking
Extreme FSB speeds
Comprehensive Overclocking Tools
Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture
Designed for Nvidia SLI Technology
Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion
Nvidia MediaShield Storage
Nvidia FirstPacket technology
Networking with Nvidia nForce
Nvidia Native Gigabit Ethernet
Nvidia DualNet technology
High Definition Audio HDA
USB
Motherboard Specifications
‰ Green Function
‰ Onboard Audio
‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support
‰ Expansion Slots
Unpacking
Equipment
Sata Signal Cable Qty Six
Evga nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Evga nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Layout
Chassis Backpanel Connectors
Hardware Installation
Safety Instructions
Installing the CPU
Preparing the Motherboard
Installing the CPU Fan
Installing Memory DIMMs
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Installing the Motherboard
Installing the I/O Shield
Connecting Cables Setting Switches
¾ COM ‰ FDD ‰ IDE
Power Connections
Pin ATX Power PWR1
Pin ATX 12V Power PWR2
Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3
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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
Front Panel Header Pins
Ieee 1394a Optional
USB 2.0 Header Pins
USB Headers
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Fan Connections
FDD Connector
COM1 Optional
Expansion Slots
PCI Slots
PCI Express x1 Slot
Jumper Settings
Clear Cmos Jumper Clrcmos
PCI Express x16 Slots
Configuring the Bios
Enter Bios Setup
Main Menu
‰ Advanced Chipset Features
‰ Standard Cmos Features
‰ Advanced Bios Features
‰ Power Management Setup
‰ Save & Exit Setup
‰ Load Defaults
‰ Set Password
‰ System Monitor
Standard Cmos Features Menu
Standard Cmos Features Menu
Date and Time
IDE Channel and Sata Channel
‰ Manual
‰ None
‰ Auto
¾ Large
Drive a
‰ All Errors
‰ No Errors
Halt On
‰ All, But Disk/Key
Memory
‰ All, But Diskette
‰ Extended Memory
Advanced Bios Features
Cdrom
Removable Device Priority
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Network Boot Priority
CPU Internal Cache
Boot Other Device
Quick Power On Self Test
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Boot Up NumLock Status
MPS Version Control For OS
Apic Mode
Security Option
Full Screen Logo Show
Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features
System Clocks
CPU Spread Spectrum
Frequency Settings
HT Multiplier
Spread Spectrum
FSB & Memory Config
‰ SLI-Ready Memory
¾ Unlinked
‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode
¾ Linked
‰ FSB QDR, MHz
‰ Memory Timing Setting
¾ Optimal
¾ Expert
‰ CPU Thermal Control
CPU Configuration
‰ Limit Cpuid MaxVal
‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State
‰ Execute Disable Bit
System Voltages
‰ Virtualization Technology
‰ nForce MCP
‰ Memory
‰ nForce SPP
‰ HT nForce SPP--MCP
Load Timing/Voltage Set
Nvmem Memory Test
PCI Clocks
Hpet Function
System Bios Cacheable
Save Timing/Voltage Set
Nvidia GPU Ex
Integrated Peripherals Menu
Integrated Peripherals Menu
IDE Function Setup
RAID Config
USB Config
IEEE1394 controller
MAC Config
IDE HDD Block Mode
HD Audio
Acpi Suspend Type
Power Management Setup Menu
Acpi Function
‰ Password
Power On by Alarm
Power on Function
Soft-Off by Pbnt
‰ Mouse Left ‰ Mouse Right ‰ Any Key
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
‰ Hot Key Power On
Resources Controlled By
Reset Configuration Data
Init Display First
Maximum Payload Size
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
System Monitor Menu
System Monitor Menu
Dynamic Fan Control
Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu
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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
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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
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Enable Teaming Click Apply to enable teaming
Building an SLI System
Determine Component and Operating System Needs
Recommended Power Supplies
Install Your Nvidia SLI-Ready Parts
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From Power Supply
Install Nvidia SLI Software
Enable Nvidia SLI
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Appendix a On-board LED Codes
On-board LED Codes
Codehex Name Description
Codehex Name Description
Codehex Name Description
Nvidia Added Post Codes
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