Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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Networking with NVIDIA nForce....................................................................5
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet.................................................................5
NVIDIA FirstPacketâ„¢ technology............................................................... 5
NVIDIA DualNet® technology................................................................... 5
High Definition Audio (HDA) .........................................................................6
USB 2.0 ......................................................................................................6
Motherboard Specifications ..............................................................................7
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...............................................................9
Unpacking ......................................................................................................9
Equipment......................................................................................................9
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard..............................................................10
Hardware Installation.................................................................................13
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................13
Preparing the Motherboard.............................................................................14
Installing the CPU...................................................................................... 14
Installing the CPU Fan................................................................................15
Installing Memory DIMMs........................................................................... 15
Installing the Motherboard............................................................................. 16
Installing the I/O Shield .............................................................................16
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis...................................................16
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches..........................................................17
Power Connections ....................................................................................18
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1) ......................................................................18
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2)..................................................................19
Auxiliary Power for Graphics (PWR3)........................................................19
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives ................................................................20
Connecting Serial ATA Cables .....................................................................20
Connecting Internal Headers.......................................................................21