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User Guide
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard With Intel Processor
Installation and Configuration
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Introduction to the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Table of Contents
Before You Begin…
Hardware Installation
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Configuring the BIOS
Network Boot Priority
Software Installation
Using the NVIDIA Software
NVIDIA Monitor
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration
Appendix A. On-board LED Codes
Before You Begin…
Parts NOT in the Kit
‰ Adobe Acrobat Reader ‰ NVIDIA MediaShield RAID Manager
‰ NVIDIA Networking FirstPacket
Windows XP Drivers Install
2. Run setup.exe
Using the NVIDIA Software
Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
NVIDIA Monitor
NVIDIA nTune
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories nTune
Manual Tuning
Adjust Motherboard Settings
System Clocks
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune
System Voltages
System Fans
‰ Write Recovery Time
‰ RAS to CAS access
Memory Timing
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ Refresh Rate
Adjust GPU Settings
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune
‰ Command Per Clock
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Dynamic BIOS Access
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune
Advanced Settings
Available BIOS Pages
General Settings
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 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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Figure 23. View System Information nTune
Management
View 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
Adjust Custom Rules
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules nTune
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Storage
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Health
View Storage Configuration
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield
Delete Array
Management
7. Select an array you want to delete and press Next
8. Click Finish to delete the selected array
Rebuild Array
14. Click Next
Migrating Array
19.Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next
Synchronize Array
Use the following procedure to rebuild an array
This option is used to synchronize a selected array
Introduction
24.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
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23. Select the array to synchronize and click Next
NVIDIA Networking
‰ FirstPacket
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
‰ Teaming
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
Performance
First Packet
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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Engineered for Enthusiasts
Features
Introduction to the EVGA nForce SLI Motherboard
‰ NV BIOS
Extreme Overclocking
Extreme FSB speeds
Extreme DDR2 Speeds
Designed for NVIDIA SLI Technology
Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion
Dual DDR2 Memory Architecture
True 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support
Multiple Disk Setup
Bootable Multidisk Array
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage
DiskAlert System
Networking with NVIDIA nForce
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology
NVIDIA DualNet technology
High Definition Audio HDA
Motherboard Specifications
‰ Size
‰ Microprocessor support
‰ Operating systems
‰ Onboard Audio
‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support
‰ Green Function
‰ Expansion Slots
Equipment
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Unpacking
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
SATA Signal Cable Qty Six
Comm2 Bracket Cable IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable SLI Connector
1394 Cable
Figure 1. EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Layout
Unpacking and Parts Description
Figure 2. 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 and Setting Switches
Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments
Power Connections
24-pin ATX Power PWR1
8-pin ATX 12V Power PWR2
Auxiliary Power for Graphics PWR3
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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
IEEE 1394a Optional
Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins
Table 3. IEEE 1934a Connector Pins
Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins
USB Headers
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Fan Connections
Hardware Installation
FDD Connector
COM1 Optional
Figure 4. Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
PCI Slots
Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Jumper CLRCMOS
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slots
Configuring the BIOS
Enter BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu
‰ Standard CMOS Features
‰ Advanced BIOS Features
‰ Advanced Chipset Features
‰ Load Defaults
‰ Set Password
‰ Save & Exit Setup
‰ System Monitor
Standard CMOS Features Menu
Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu
Date and Time
IDE Channel and SATA Channel
The BIOS supports the following HDD
Access Modes
‰ None
‰ Auto
‰ All Errors
‰ No Errors
Drive A
Halt On
Memory
‰ All, But Diskette
‰ All, But Disk/Key
‰ Extended Memory
Advanced BIOS Features
Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Network Boot Priority
Removable Device Priority
CPU Internal Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Boot Up NumLock Status
APIC Mode
Security Option
MPS Version Control For OS
Full Screen LOGO Show
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Advanced Chipset Features
Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features
System Clocks
Figure 9. System Clocks Menu
Configuring the BIOS
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Frequency Settings
‰ CPU Freq, MHz
‰ FSB Reference Clock. MHz
‰ CPU Multiplier
HT Multiplier
Spread Spectrum
‰ nForce SPP - - nForce MCP
‰ nForce MCP - - nForce SPP
‰ SLI-Ready Memory
FSB & Memory Config
Figure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu
‰ FSB and Memory Clock Mode
¾ Linked
¾ Unlinked
‰ FSB QDR, MHz
6.1uS
‰ Memory Timing Setting
¾ Optimal
¾ Expert
CPU Configuration
Figure 11. CPU Configuration Menu
‰ Limit CPUID MaxVal
‰ CPU Thermal Control
‰ Execute Disable Bit
System Voltages
Figure 12. System Voltages Menu
‰ C1E Enhanced Halt State
‰ CPU FSB
‰ Memory
‰ nForce SPP
‰ nForce MCP
Load Timing/Voltage Set
NVMEM Memory Test
PCI Clocks
System BIOS Cacheable
Save Timing/Voltage Set
HPET Function
NVIDIA GPU Ex
Configuring the BIOS
Integrated Peripherals Menu
Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu
IDE Function Setup
‰ IDE DMA transfer access
‰ IDE Prefetch Mode
‰ Primary Master/Slave PIO
RAID Config
USB Config
‰ RAID Enable
‰ SATA x Primary/Secondary
MAC Config
IDE HDD Block Mode
IEEE1394 controller
HD Audio
Power Management Setup Menu
Figure 14. Power Management Setup Menu
ACPI Function
ACPI Suspend Type
Power On by Alarm
POWER ON Function
‰ Password
Soft-Off by PBNT
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
‰ Hot Key Power On
‰ Mouse Left ‰ Mouse Right ‰ Any Key
Reset Configuration Data
Init Display First
Resources Controlled By
Press Enter
Maximum Payload Size
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
System Monitor Menu
Figure 16. System Monitor Menu
Dynamic Fan Control
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Software Installation
Windows XP Drivers Install
4. Run setup.exe
Using the NVIDIA Software
Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
NVIDIA Monitor
NVIDIA nTune
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories nTune
Manual Tuning
Adjust Motherboard Settings
System Clocks
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings nTune
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System Voltages
System Fans
‰ Write Recovery Time
‰ RAS to CAS access
Memory Timing
‰ Row Address Strobe
‰ RAS to RAS Delay
‰ Memory bank switch
‰ W to R Command Delay
‰ Refresh Rate
Adjust GPU Settings
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings nTune
‰ Command Per Clock
‰ Clock Drive Strength
Dynamic BIOS Access
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access nTune
Advanced Settings
Available BIOS Pages
General Settings
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 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
Figure 23. View System Information nTune
Management
View System Information
Double-click a DIMM to display information
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Double-click a processor to display information
Adjust Custom Rules
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules nTune
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control
Storage
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories MediaShield
Health
View Storage Configuration
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration MediaShield
Management
Delete Array
10.Click Finish to delete the selected array
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9. Select an array you want to delete and press Next
Rebuild Array
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16. Click Next
Migrating Array
21.Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next
Use the following procedure to rebuild an array
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Synchronize Array
This option is used to synchronize a selected array
26.Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array
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25. Select the array to synchronize and click Next
NVIDIA Networking
‰ FirstPacket
‰ TCP/IP Acceleration
‰ Teaming
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
Performance
First 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
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Teaming
33. Select Start¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporation¾NVIDIA Control Panel
36. Select Combine my network adapters recommended radio button to
Determine Component and Operating System Needs
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration
Building an SLI System
Table 6. Recommended Power Supplies
Power Supply
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
From Power Supply
Install the SLI connector onto the two outer cards 108
Install NVIDIA SLI Software
Enable NVIDIA SLI
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Congratulations on your new NVIDIA SLI-Ready PC system
Appendix A On-board LED Codes
On-board LED Codes
On-board LED Codes
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