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122-CK-NF68-XX, 680i SLI manual
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122-CK-NF68-XX
Before You Begin
Parts NOT in the Kit
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Windows XP Drivers Install
Using the NVIDIA Software
Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
NVIDIA Monitor
NVIDIA nTune 5.0
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories (nTune)
Manual Tuning
Adjust Motherboard Settings
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings (nTune)
System Clocks
System Voltages
System Fans
Memory Timing
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Adjust GPU Settings
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings (nTune)
Dynamic BIOS Access
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access (nTune)
Available BIOS Pages
General Settings
Advanced Settings
Boot up Setting
Automatic Tuning
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View System Information
Figure 23. View System Information (nTune)
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Adjust Custom Rules
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules (nTune)
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
Storage
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories (MediaShield)
Health
View Storage Configuration
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration (MediaShield)
Delete Array
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Rebuild Array
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Migrating Array
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Synchronize Array
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NVIDIA Networking
Performance
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
First Packet
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TCP/IP Acceleration
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Teaming
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Extreme Overclocking
Extreme FSB speeds
Extreme DDR2 Speeds
Comprehensive Overclocking Tools
Designed for NVIDIA SLI Technology
True 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support
NVIDIA SLI-Ready Memory
NVIDIA SLI Certified Components
Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion
NVIDIA MediaShield Storage
Multiple Disk Setup
DiskAlert System
RAID Morphing
Bootable Multidisk Array
Networking with NVIDIA nForce
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet
NVIDIA FirstPacket technology
NVIDIA DualNet technology
High Definition Audio (HDA)
USB 2.0
Motherboard Specifications
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Unpacking and Parts Descriptions
Unpacking
Equipment
EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors
Hardware Installation
Safety Instructions
Preparing the Motherboard
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Installing the CPU
Installing the CPU Fan
Installing Memory DIMMs
Installing the Motherboard
Installing the I/O Shield
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
Power Connections
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1)
Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2)
Auxiliary Power for Graphics (PWR3)
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Connecting Internal Headers
Front Panel Header
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins
IEEE 1394a (Optional)
Table 3. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins
Connector Pin Signal
USB Headers
Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins
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Fan Connections
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Expansion Slots
Figure 4. Expansion Slots
PCI Slots
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slots
Jumper Settings
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
Configuring the BIOS
Enter BIOS Setup
Main Menu
Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features Menu
Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu
Date and Time
IDE Channel and SATA Channel
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Drive A
Halt On
Memory
Advanced BIOS Features
Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu
Removable Device Priority
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Network Boot Priority
CPU Internal Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Boot Up NumLock Status
Security Option
APIC Mode
MPS Version Control For OS
Full Screen LOGO Show
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Advanced Chipset Features
Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features
Configuring the BIOS
System Clocks
Select System Clocks from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press
Enter to display the System Clocks menu. From this menu, you are able to
Figure 9. System Clocks Menu
Frequency Settings
HT Multiplier
Spread Spectrum
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
FSB & Memory Config
Figure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu
SLI-Ready Memory
Disabled CPUOC 0% CPUOC 1% CPUOC 2% CPUOC 3%
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CPU Configuration
Figure 11. CPU Configuration Menu
System Voltages
Figure 12. System Voltages Menu
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NVMEM Memory Test
PCI Clocks
Load Timing/Voltage Set
Save Timing/Voltage Set
System BIOS Cacheable
HPET Function
NVIDIA GPU Ex
Integrated Peripherals Menu
Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu
IDE Function Setup
RAID Config
USB Config
MAC Config
IEEE1394 controller
HD Audio
IDE HDD Block Mode
Onboard FDC Controller
Power Management Setup Menu
[S3(STR)].
Figure 14. Power Management Setup Menu
ACPI Function
Soft-Off by PBNT
WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off
Power On by Alarm
POWER ON Function
PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu
Init Display First
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Maximum Payload Size
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
System Monitor Menu
Figure 16. System Monitor Menu
Dynamic Fan Control
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Software Installation
Windows XP Drivers Install
Using the NVIDIA Software
Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category
NVIDIA Monitor
NVIDIA nTune 5.0
Figure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories (nTune)
Manual Tuning
Adjust Motherboard Settings
Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings (nTune)
System Clocks
System Voltages
System Fans
Memory Timing
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Adjust GPU Settings
Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings (nTune)
Dynamic BIOS Access
Figure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access (nTune)
Available BIOS Pages
General Settings
Advanced Settings
Boot up Setting
Automatic Tuning
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View System Information
Figure 23. View System Information (nTune)
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Adjust Custom Rules
Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules (nTune)
System Stability
Perform Stability Test
Figure 25. Perform Stability Test
Storage
Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories (MediaShield)
Health
View Storage Configuration
Figure 27. View Storage Configuration (MediaShield)
Delete Array
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Rebuild Array
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Migrating Array
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Synchronize Array
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NVIDIA Networking
Performance
Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories
First Packet
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TCP/IP Acceleration
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Teaming
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Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration
Building an SLI System
Determine Component and Operating System Needs
Table 6. Recommended Power Supplies
Install Your NVIDIA SLI-Ready Parts
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Install NVIDIA SLI Software
Enable NVIDIA SLI
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Appendix A. On-board LED Codes
Table 7. On-board LED Codes