User Guide | EVGA 122-CK-NF68-XX specification

User Guide

EVGA nForce 680i SLI

Motherboard

With Intel Processor

Installation and Configuration

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EVGA 122-CK-NF68-XX manual User Guide

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 Before You Begin… Parts not in the KitPage 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 PagesGeneral Settings Boot up Setting ¾ Cdrom Automatic Tuning Tune System Menu nTune Management View System Information Xxviii 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 Xxxvi 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 Xliii TCP/IP Acceleration Xlv Teaming Use the following procedure to configure Teaming Xlviii Intentions of the Kit Page Features Engineered for Enthusiasts Extreme DDR2 Speeds Extreme OverclockingExtreme FSB speeds Comprehensive Overclocking Tools Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture Designed for Nvidia SLI TechnologyThird PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion Nvidia MediaShield Storage Nvidia FirstPacket technology Networking with Nvidia nForceNvidia 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 MotherboardInstalling 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 PWR3Page Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header Front Panel Header Pins Ieee 1394a Optional USB 2.0 Header Pins USB HeadersPage Fan Connections FDD Connector COM1 Optional Expansion Slots PCI Slots PCI Express x1 Slot Jumper SettingsClear 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 PriorityNetwork Boot Priority CPU Internal Cache Boot Other Device Quick Power On Self TestFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Boot Up NumLock Status MPS Version Control For OS Apic ModeSecurity 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 Mode¾ 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 BitSystem Voltages ‰ Virtualization Technology ‰ nForce MCP ‰ Memory‰ nForce SPP ‰ HT nForce SPP--MCP Load Timing/Voltage Set Nvmem Memory TestPCI Clocks Hpet Function System Bios CacheableSave Timing/Voltage Set Nvidia GPU Ex Integrated Peripherals Menu Integrated Peripherals Menu IDE Function Setup RAID Config USB Config IEEE1394 controller MAC ConfigIDE HDD Block Mode HD Audio Acpi Suspend Type Power Management Setup MenuAcpi Function ‰ Password Power On by AlarmPower 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 DataInit Display First Maximum Payload Size IRQ ResourcesPCI/VGA Palette Snoop System Monitor Menu System Monitor Menu Dynamic Fan Control Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menuPage 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 Building an SLI System Determine Component and Operating System Needs 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