EVGA nForce 122-CK-NF68-XX User Manual
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Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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Networking with NVIDIA nForce....................................................................5
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet.................................................................5
NVIDIA FirstPacket™ 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