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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
Parts not in the Kit
Before You Begin…
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Windows XP Drivers Install
Using Nvidia Software
Nvidia Monitor
Performance Control Panel Categories nTune
Nvidia nTune
Adjust Motherboard Settings
Manual Tuning
System Voltages
Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune System Clocks
‰ FSB
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
‰ Async Latency
Adjust GPU Settings
‰ Command Per Clock
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Dynamic Bios Access nTune
Dynamic Bios Access
Advanced Settings
Available Bios Pages
General Settings
¾ Cdrom
Boot up Setting
Automatic Tuning
Tune System Menu nTune
View System Information
Management
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Adjust Custom Rules nTune
Adjust Custom Rules
Perform Stability Test
System Stability
Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Storage
Health
View Storage Configuration
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
‰ Teaming
Nvidia Networking
‰ FirstPacket
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
First Packet
Performance
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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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Engineered for Enthusiasts
Features
Comprehensive Overclocking Tools
Extreme Overclocking
Extreme FSB speeds
Extreme DDR2 Speeds
Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture
Designed for Nvidia SLI Technology
Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion
Nvidia MediaShield Storage
Nvidia DualNet technology
Networking with Nvidia nForce
Nvidia Native Gigabit Ethernet
Nvidia FirstPacket technology
USB
High Definition Audio HDA
Motherboard Specifications
‰ Expansion Slots
‰ Onboard Audio
‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support
‰ Green Function
Equipment
Unpacking
Evga nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Sata Signal Cable Qty Six
Evga nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Layout
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
¾ COM ‰ FDD ‰ IDE
Connecting Cables Setting Switches
Pin ATX Power PWR1
Power Connections
Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3
Pin ATX 12V Power PWR2
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Front Panel Header
Connecting Internal Headers
Ieee 1394a Optional
Front Panel Header Pins
USB Headers
USB 2.0 Header Pins
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Fan Connections
COM1 Optional
FDD Connector
PCI Slots
Expansion Slots
PCI Express x16 Slots
Jumper Settings
Clear Cmos Jumper Clrcmos
PCI Express x1 Slot
Configuring the Bios
Main Menu
Enter Bios Setup
‰ Power Management Setup
‰ Standard Cmos Features
‰ Advanced Bios Features
‰ Advanced Chipset Features
‰ System Monitor
‰ Load Defaults
‰ Set Password
‰ Save & Exit Setup
Standard Cmos Features Menu
Standard Cmos Features Menu
IDE Channel and Sata Channel
Date and Time
¾ Large
‰ None
‰ Auto
‰ Manual
Halt On
‰ All Errors
‰ No Errors
Drive a
‰ Extended Memory
Memory
‰ All, But Diskette
‰ All, But Disk/Key
Cdrom
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
Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features
CPU Spread Spectrum
System Clocks
Frequency Settings
Spread Spectrum
HT Multiplier
‰ SLI-Ready Memory
FSB & Memory Config
‰ FSB QDR, MHz
‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode
¾ Linked
¾ Unlinked
¾ Optimal
‰ Memory Timing Setting
¾ Expert
‰ CPU Thermal Control
CPU Configuration
‰ Limit Cpuid MaxVal
‰ Virtualization Technology
‰ Execute Disable Bit
System Voltages
‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State
‰ HT nForce SPP--MCP
‰ Memory
‰ nForce SPP
‰ nForce MCP
Load Timing/Voltage Set
Nvmem Memory Test
PCI Clocks
Nvidia GPU Ex
System Bios Cacheable
Save Timing/Voltage Set
Hpet Function
Integrated Peripherals Menu
Integrated Peripherals Menu
IDE Function Setup
USB Config
RAID Config
HD Audio
MAC Config
IDE HDD Block Mode
IEEE1394 controller
Acpi Suspend Type
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
‰ 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
Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu
Dynamic Fan Control
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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
Determine Component and Operating System Needs
Building an SLI System
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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