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EVGA 122-CK-NF68-XX manual

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Page User Guide EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard With Intel ProcessorInstallation and Configuration Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Introduction to the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Table of ContentsBefore You Begin… Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Hardware InstallationConfiguring the BIOS Network Boot Priority Using the NVIDIA Software Software InstallationNVIDIA Monitor Appendix A. On-board LED Codes Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI ConfigurationParts NOT in the Kit Before You Begin…‰ NVIDIA Networking FirstPacket ‰ Adobe Acrobat Reader ‰ NVIDIA MediaShield RAID Manager2. Run setup.exe Windows XP Drivers InstallFigure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category Using the NVIDIA SoftwareNVIDIA Monitor Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories nTune NVIDIA nTuneAdjust Motherboard Settings Manual TuningSystem Clocks Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTuneSystem 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 SettingsFigure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune ‰ Command Per ClockFigure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune Dynamic BIOS AccessAdvanced Settings Available BIOS PagesGeneral 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 DisableAutomatic Tuning Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Figure 22. Tune System Menu nTuneFigure 23. View System Information nTune ManagementView 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 RulesFigure 25. Perform Stability Test System StabilityPerform Stability Test Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield StorageHealth View Storage ConfigurationFigure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield Management Delete Array8. Click Finish to delete the selected array 7. Select an array you want to delete and press NextRebuild Array 14. Click Next Migrating Array 19.Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next Introduction Synchronize ArrayUse the following procedure to rebuild an array This option is used to synchronize a selected array24.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard23. Select the array to synchronize and click Next ‰ Teaming NVIDIA Networking‰ FirstPacket ‰ TCP/IP AccelerationFigure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories PerformanceFirst Packet 25. Select Configure FirstPacket Settings under Performance on the TCP/IP Acceleration Page Teaming Use the following procedure to configure Teaming xlviii Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboardxlix Intentions of the KitPage Engineered for Enthusiasts FeaturesIntroduction to the EVGA nForce SLI Motherboard Extreme DDR2 Speeds ‰ NV BIOSExtreme Overclocking Extreme FSB speedsTrue 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support Designed for NVIDIA SLI TechnologyThird PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion Dual DDR2 Memory ArchitectureDiskAlert System Multiple Disk SetupBootable Multidisk Array NVIDIA MediaShield StorageNVIDIA DualNet technology Networking with NVIDIA nForceNVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet NVIDIA FirstPacket technologyHigh Definition Audio HDA ‰ Operating systems Motherboard Specifications‰ Size ‰ Microprocessor support‰ Expansion Slots ‰ Onboard Audio‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support ‰ Green FunctionEquipment Unpacking and Parts DescriptionsUnpacking 1394 Cable EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardSATA Signal Cable Qty Six Comm2 Bracket Cable IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable SLI ConnectorUnpacking and Parts Description Figure 1. EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard LayoutFigure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors Safety Instructions Hardware InstallationPreparing the Motherboard Installing the CPUInstalling Memory DIMMs Installing the CPU FanSecuring the Motherboard into the Chassis Installing the MotherboardInstalling the I/O Shield Connecting Cables and Setting Switches Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments Power Connections24-pin ATX Power PWR1 Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3 8-pin ATX 12V Power PWR2Page Front Panel Header Connecting Internal HeadersIEEE 1394a Optional Table 2. Front Panel Header PinsTable 3. IEEE 1934a Connector Pins USB Headers Table 4. USB 2.0 Header PinsPage Hardware Installation Fan ConnectionsCOM1 Optional FDD ConnectorFigure 4. Expansion Slots Expansion SlotsPCI Slots PCI Express x16 Slots Jumper SettingsClear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS PCI Express x1 SlotConfiguring 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 SetupFigure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu Standard CMOS Features MenuIDE Channel and SATA Channel Date and Time‰ Auto The BIOS supports the following HDDAccess Modes ‰ NoneHalt On ‰ All Errors‰ No Errors Drive A‰ Extended Memory Memory‰ All, But Diskette ‰ All, But Disk/KeyFigure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu Advanced BIOS FeaturesCPU Internal Cache Hard Disk Boot PriorityNetwork Boot Priority Removable Device PriorityBoot Up NumLock Status Quick Power On Self TestFirst/Second/Third Boot Device Boot Other DeviceFull Screen LOGO Show APIC ModeSecurity Option MPS Version Control For OSInstalling and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Advanced Chipset FeaturesFigure 8. Advanced Chipset Features 2933.3 System ClocksFigure 9. System Clocks Menu Configuring the BIOS‰ CPU Multiplier Frequency Settings‰ CPU Freq, MHz ‰ FSB Reference Clock. MHz‰ nForce MCP - - nForce SPP HT MultiplierSpread Spectrum ‰ nForce SPP - - nForce MCP‰ SLI-Ready Memory FSB & Memory ConfigFigure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu ‰ FSB QDR, MHz ‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode¾ Linked ¾ Unlinked6.1uS ‰ Memory Timing Setting¾ Optimal ¾ Expert ‰ CPU Thermal Control CPU ConfigurationFigure 11. CPU Configuration Menu ‰ Limit CPUID MaxVal‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State ‰ Execute Disable BitSystem Voltages Figure 12. System Voltages Menu‰ nForce MCP ‰ CPU FSB‰ Memory ‰ nForce SPPLoad Timing/Voltage Set NVMEM Memory TestPCI Clocks NVIDIA GPU Ex System BIOS CacheableSave Timing/Voltage Set HPET FunctionConfiguring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals MenuFigure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu ‰ Primary Master/Slave PIO IDE Function Setup‰ IDE DMA transfer access ‰ IDE Prefetch Mode‰ SATA x Primary/Secondary RAID ConfigUSB Config ‰ RAID EnableHD Audio MAC ConfigIDE HDD Block Mode IEEE1394 controllerACPI Suspend Type Power Management Setup MenuFigure 14. Power Management Setup Menu ACPI FunctionSoft-Off by PBNT Power On by AlarmPOWER ON Function ‰ Password‰ Mouse Left ‰ Mouse Right ‰ Any Key PnP/PCI Configuration MenuFigure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ‰ Hot Key Power OnPress Enter Reset Configuration DataInit Display First Resources Controlled ByMaximum Payload Size IRQ ResourcesPCI/VGA Palette Snoop Figure 16. System Monitor Menu System Monitor MenuDynamic Fan Control Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Software Installation 4. Run setup.exe Windows XP Drivers InstallFigure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category Using the NVIDIA SoftwareNVIDIA Monitor Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories nTune NVIDIA nTuneAdjust Motherboard Settings Manual TuningSystem Clocks Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTuneInstalling and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard 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 SettingsFigure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune ‰ Command Per ClockFigure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune Dynamic BIOS AccessAdvanced Settings Available BIOS PagesGeneral 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 DisableAutomatic Tuning Figure 22. Tune System Menu nTune Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardFigure 23. View System Information nTune ManagementView System Information Double-click a DIMM to display information Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardDouble-click a processor to display information Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules nTune Adjust Custom RulesStart¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control System StabilityPerform Stability Test Figure 25. Perform Stability TestFigure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield StorageHealth View Storage ConfigurationFigure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield Delete Array Management10.Click Finish to delete the selected array Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard9. Select an array you want to delete and press Next Rebuild Array 16. Click Next Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardMigrating 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 arrayInstalling and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Synchronize Array26.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard25. Select the array to synchronize and click Next ‰ Teaming NVIDIA Networking‰ FirstPacket ‰ TCP/IP AccelerationFigure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories PerformanceFirst 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 Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Teaming 36. Select Combine my network adapters recommended radio button to 33. Select Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control PanelDetermine Component and Operating System Needs Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI ConfigurationBuilding an SLI System SLI System Type Table 6. Recommended Power SuppliesPower Supply Minimum Recommended PCI ExpressInstall 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 SupplyInstall NVIDIA SLI Software Enable NVIDIA SLI Congratulations on your new NVIDIA SLI-Ready PC system Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardOn-board LED Codes Appendix A On-board LED CodesDescription On-board LED CodesCodehex NameDescription Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardCodehex NameDescription On-board LED CodesCodehex NameDescription Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardCodehex NameDescription On-board LED CodesCodehex NameDescription Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI MotherboardCodehex Name