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NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra
Motherboard for
Intel Processor
Installation and Configuration
March 2007
DU-03052-001_v01

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  • Page 1 User Guide NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard for Intel Processor Installation and Configuration March 2007 DU-03052-001_v01...
  • Page 2 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ...1 Features ...1 Ultimate Overclocking ...1 Guaranteed FSB speeds...1 High-speed Memory ...1 Comprehensive Overclocking Tools...2 NVIDIA nTune Utility ...2 NV BIOS...2 True x16 PCI Express Support...2 DualDDR2 Memory Architecture ...2 NVIDIA MediaShield™ Storage ...2 Multiple Disk Setup ...3 DiskAlert System...3 RAID Morphing ...3...
  • Page 4 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard USB 2.0 ...4 Motherboard Specifications ...5 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...8 Unpacking ...8 Equipment ...8 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard ...9 Hardware Installation ...12 Safety Instructions ...12 Preparing the Motherboard...13 Installing the CPU ...13 Installing the CPU Fan...14...
  • Page 5 PCI Slots ...25 PCI Express x1 Slot ...26 PCI Express x16 Slots ...26 Jumper Settings ...26 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS ...26 Configuring the BIOS ...28 Enter BIOS Setup ...29 Main Menu...29 Standard CMOS Features Menu ...32 Date and Time...33 IDE Channel and SATA Channel ...33 Drive A ...36 Halt On ...36 Memory ...37...
  • Page 6 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features ...43 System Clocks ...44 Frequency Settings...45 HT Multiplier ...46 Spread Spectrum ...46 FSB & Memory Config ...47 CPU Configuration...52 System Voltages ...53 NVMEM Memory Test ...55 Load Timing/Voltage Set ...55 Save Timing/Voltage Set ...56...
  • Page 7 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop...66 Maximum Payload Size ...66 System Monitor Menu ...67 Dynamic Fan Control...68 Software Installation ...69 Windows XP Drivers Install...70 Using the NVIDIA Software ...71 NVIDIA Monitor...72 NVIDIA nTune 5.0 ...73 Manual Tuning ...74 Adjust Motherboard Settings ...74 System Voltages ...76 System Fans ...77...
  • Page 8 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Automatic Tuning ...86 Management ...88 View System Information ...88 Adjust Custom Rules ...90 System Stability...91 Perform Stability Test...91 Storage ...92 Health ...93 View Storage Configuration ...93 Management ...94 Delete Array ...94 Rebuild Array...97...
  • Page 9 Figure 1. NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Layout ... 10 Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors...11 Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector ...18 Figure 4. Expansion Slots ...25 Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu ...30 Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu ...32 Figure 7.
  • Page 10 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Figure 23. View System Information (nTune)...89 Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) ...90 Figure 25. Perform Stability Test ...92 Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories (MediaShield) ...93 Figure 27. View Storage Configuration (MediaShield) ...94 Figure 28.

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new NVIDIA® nForce® 650i Ultra motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional.

  • Page 12: Intentions Of The Kit

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Intentions of the Kit This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary to install the motherboard into a PC cabinet. If you are building a PC, you will use most of the cables provided in the kit.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Ultimate Overclocking Unleash the underlying hardware. With comprehensive overclocking tools to push the limits on front side bus (FSB) speed and support for higher memory speeds, the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra MCPs were designed for overclocking. Guaranteed FSB speeds Reach FSB speeds of 1333MHz with a CPU that supports this specification.

  • Page 14: Comprehensive Overclocking Tools

    Ensures data and information are relayed through the system as quickly as possible for incredible performance. NVIDIA MediaShield™ Storage NVIDIA MediaShield is a suite of features that safeguards your most important digital media assets; always reliable, scalable, and accessible. MediaShield includes RAID and SATA drive support.

  • Page 15: Multiple Disk Setup

    CPU utilization. The manageable and stable NVIDIA networking solution results in better networking management and a lower total cost of ownership. Only NVIDIA integrates this level of networking features to allow you to take your online experience to the next level.

  • Page 16: Nvidia Native Gigabit Ethernet

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet The industry’s fastest Gigabit Ethernet performance eliminates network bottlenecks and improves overall system efficiency and performance. NVIDIA FirstPacket™ Technology Be the ‘King of Ping’ with NVIDIA FirstPacket technology. Get the crystal-clear phone conversations and online gaming performance you expect.

  • Page 17: Motherboard Specifications

    Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Dual, Pentium Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra MCP and SPP System Memory support Supports dual channel JEDEC DDR2-800. Supports up to 8 GBs DDR2 memories.
  • Page 18 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Supports Jack-Sensing function...
  • Page 19 PCI Express x16 Support Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off) Expansion Slots Three PCI slots...

  • Page 20: Unpacking And Parts Descriptions

    Unpacking The NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a new chassis. If you are replacing a motherboard, you may not need many of these cables. Be sure to inspect each piece of equipment shipped in the packing box.

  • Page 21: Nvidia Nforce 650I Ultra Motherboard

    NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard The NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard with the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra SPP and MCP processors is a PCI Express motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors. Unpacking and Parts Description 2-Port SATA Power Cable (Qty Two) USB 2.0 4-Port Cable...

  • Page 22: Figure 1. Nvidia Nforce 650I Ultra Motherboard Layout

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 1. CPU Socket 2. NVIDIA SPP 3. CPU fan connector 4. DDR DIMM slots 0 - 3 5. 24-pin ATX power connector 6. IDE connector 7. NVIDIA MCP Figure 1. 8. Serial-ATA connectors 9.

  • Page 23: Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors

    1. PS/2 Mouse Port 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3. USB 2.0 ports (two) 4. Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status. • Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity • Yellow and Green/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity • Green/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/Link/Activity 5.

  • Page 24: Hardware Installation

    This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables and setting switches Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.

  • Page 25: Preparing The Motherboard

    Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does memory. You need to purchase a CPU, a CPU fan assembly, and memory to complete this installation. Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. 7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while you close and engage the socket lever.

  • Page 27: Installing The Motherboard

    Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs into the slots on the motherboard. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly. 1.

  • Page 28: Securing The Motherboard Into The Chassis

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard fits securely. If the I/O shield does not fit into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier. Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the mother board to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits.
  • Page 29 Serial ATA II Chassis Fans Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter Expansion slots CMOS jumper settings See Figure 1 on page 10 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure. Hardware Installation...

  • Page 30: Power Connections

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Power Connections This motherboard requires an ATX power supply. Make sure you have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you will be installing. To determine what you power requirements are for your specific configuration, refer to www.slizone.com.

  • Page 31: 8-Pin Atx 12V Power (Pwr2)

    8-pin ATX 12V Power ( , the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide PWR2 power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. Backpanel connector edge. It is strongly recommended that you use an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply;...

  • Page 32: Connecting Serial Ata Cables

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Note: If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer protocol are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive.

  • Page 33: Connecting Internal Headers

    Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables: PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
  • Page 34 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins HD_LED PWRLED RESET PWRSW No Connect Empty Signal In/Out Description HD_PWR Hard disk LED pull-up to +5V HDA# Hard disk active LED HDR_BLNK_GRN Front panel green light...

  • Page 35: Usb Headers

    USB Headers This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal header connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing four (4) more USB 2.0 ports.

  • Page 36: Fan Connections

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Fan Connections There are two fan connections, the system fan and the CPU fan. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the section of the CMOS Setup. Both fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots The NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard contains six expansion slots, one PCI Express slot and three PCI slots. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this motherboard, go to www.nvidia.com/estore. Figure 4. Expansion Slots...

  • Page 38: Pci Express X1 Slot

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard PCI Express x1 Slot There are two PCI Express x1 slots that are designed to accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card. The x1 slot provides 250 MB/sec bandwidth.
  • Page 39 Hardware Installation 2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and 3. Together with the jumper cap). 4. Turn the AC power supply back on.

  • Page 40: Configuring The Bios

    This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This section includes the following information: Enter BIOS Setup Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup...

  • Page 41: Enter Bios Setup

    Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings. 1. Power on the computer, 2. Press the key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 42: Figure 5. Bios Cmos Setup Utility Main Menu

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup Figure 5.
  • Page 43 PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to modify the system’s Plug-and-Play and PCI configurations. System Monitor Use this menu to monitor the real-time system status of your PC, including temperature, voltages, and fan speed. The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load default system settings.

  • Page 44: Standard Cmos Features Menu

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to configure the standard CMOS information, such as the date, time, HDD model, and so on. Use the Page Up or press to display the sub-menu.

  • Page 45: Date And Time

    Date and Time Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use the Page Up and times. Note that the weekday (Sun through Sat) cannot be changed. This field changes to correspond to the date you enter. Note that the hour value is shown in a 24-hour clock format.
  • Page 46 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard IDE Auto-Detect Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector [Press Enter] [None} Auto 0 MB...
  • Page 47 Press to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in the system. Enter Once the channel is detected, the values for Capacity, Cylinder, Heads, Precomp, Landing Zone, and Sector are automatically filled in. None There is no HDD installed or set. Auto The system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up.

  • Page 48: Drive A

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Auto Recommended mode. Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install. Drive A Options are: Drive A Halt On None 360K, 5.25 in. 1.2M, 5.25 in.

  • Page 49: Memory

    All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you. No Errors ystem boot does not stop for any detected errors. All, But Keyboard System boot does not stop for keyboard errors, but does stop for all other errors.

  • Page 50: Advanced Bios Features

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use the the options or press arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go...
  • Page 51 Configuring the BIOS...

  • Page 52: Removable Device Priority

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Removable Device Priority Use this option to select the priority for removable device startup. Press to see the list of removable devices in your system. Use Enter arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the keys to move the device priority up or down in the list.

  • Page 53: Quick Power On Self Test

    to display the options in a sub-menu. Use the Enter to position the selector in the option you choose. Quick Power On Self Test Enabling this option allows the system to skip certain test while booting, which reduces the time needed to boot the system. Use the Page Up Page Down First/Second/Third Boot Device...

  • Page 54: Security Option

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Security Option The Security Options allows you to require a password every time the system boots or only when you enter setup. Select require a password to gain access to the CMOS Setup screen. Select...

  • Page 55: Advanced Chipset Features

    CPU Configuration System Voltages NVMEM memory test Load timing/voltage set Save timing/voltage set System BIOS Cacheable HPET Function NVIDIA GPY Ex :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility to display the functions of the Advanced...

  • Page 56: System Clocks

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard System Clocks Select System Clocks press to display the System Clocks menu. From this menu, Enter you are able to specify frequency settings, HT multipliers, and Spread Spectrum settings. Note that in Figure 9, all of the options are listed.

  • Page 57: Frequency Settings

    Frequency Settings CPU Freq, MHz This value is set by the CPU Multiplier (value cannot be changed by the user). FSB Reference Clock. MHz This value is set by the system (value cannot be changed by the user). To change the FSB memory, and memory timing, go to the FSB &...

  • Page 58: Ht Multiplier

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard HT Multiplier nForce SPP > nForce MCP — — Use the Page Up multiplier options and set the link speed from the SPP chip to the MCP chip. Values are nForce MCP <...

  • Page 59: Fsb & Memory Config

    FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config menu and press Enter This menu provides the means to set FSB and memory timing. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Parameters CPU Freq, MHz CPU Multiplier FSB – Memory Clock Mode x FSB (QDR), MHz Actual FSB (QDR), MHz x MEM (DDR), MHz...
  • Page 60 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard FSB and Memory Clock Mode Use the Page Up and Memory Clock Mode options. The options are: Auto This is the optimal setting since it sets the FSB and memory speeds automatically.
  • Page 61 Configuring the BIOS reflects the actual frequency that takes effect when the (DDR) system reboots.

  • Page 62: Memory Timing Setting

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Memory Timing Setting Press to display the Memory Timing Setting menu. Use this Enter menu to set optimal timings or to manually enter timings. Parameters Memory Timing Setting x tCL (CAS Latency)
  • Page 63 Expert Use the Page Up Page Down Expert is selected, all timing categories are enabled for manual input. Note that you should set the value to Optimal to use the manufacturers’ recommended values. Parameters Settings Current Value Memory Timing Setting [Expert] tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto(5)]...

  • Page 64: Cpu Configuration

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard : This is the DRAM refresh rate (options are tREF , and 7.8uS CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration and press to display the CPU Configuration menu. Enter Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 65: System Voltages

    TM1 Only The CPU is thermally throttled by cutting active processor clock cycles. TM2 Only Thermal throttling is achieved by reducing the CPU multiplier and CPU core voltage. TM1 & TM2 Enables support for both TM1 and TM2. C1E Enhanced Halt State Enabled, this function reduces the CPU power consumption when the CPU is idle.

  • Page 66: Figure 12. System Voltages Menu

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Parameters CPU Core Memory nForce SPP CPU FSB :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values Figure 12. System Voltages Menu CPU Core Use the Page Up or select [Auto] Core.

  • Page 67: Nvmem Memory Test

    NVMEM Memory Test This function defines whether you run the NVIDIA memory testing module during POST. The options are Fast, Medium, Slow, and Disable. Load Timing/Voltage Set This function loads the system voltages and timing settings that were defined in the System Voltages menu.

  • Page 68: Save Timing/Voltage Set

    , the APIC timer is used. Disabled NVIDIA GPU Ex To enable or disable this function you need to have the NVIDIA® ForceWare® graphics driver with NVIDIA EX support. When enabled, the system uses the optimized NVIDIA EX graphics driver.

  • Page 69: Integrated Peripherals Menu

    Integrated Peripherals Menu Select Integrated Peripherals and press to display the Integrated Peripherals menu. Enter Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup RAID Config USB Config MAC Config IEEE1394 controller HD Audio IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 :Move Enter:Select...

  • Page 70: Ide Function Setup

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard IDE Function Setup Press to display the IDE Function Setup menu. Enter OnChip IDE Channel0 Primary Master Primary Slave Primary Master UDMA Primary Slave UDMA IDE DMA transfer access Serial-ATA Controller...

  • Page 71: Raid Config

    RAID Config Press to display the RAID Config menu. Enter RAID Enable SATA 0 Primary SATA 0 Secondary SATA 1 Primary SATA 1 Secondary SATA 2 Primary SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enable Use this function to enable or disable RAID. When RAID is set to , all SATA [Disabled]...

  • Page 72: Mac Config

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard and cannot be changed. Versions that can be selected Enabled [V1.1+V2.0] USB Keyboard/Mouse Support Use these function to enable or disable the onchip WSB support of the keyboard and/or mouse. MAC Config Press to display the MAC Config menu.

  • Page 73: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Onboard Serial Port 1 This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to select the onboard serial port 1 function. Options are [2E8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] Power Management Setup Menu Select Power Management Setup and press to display the Power Management Setup menu. Enter ACPI function APCI Suspend Type...

  • Page 74: Acpi Function

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard ACPI Function This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function. ACPI Suspend Type This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to select an ACPI Suspend Type.

  • Page 75: Power On Function

    POWER ON Function This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to define the power-on function. Options for this function are: BUTTON ONLY Keyboard 98 Password When [Password] function is enabled so that you must enter a password. POWER ON Function KB Power ON Password Hot Key Power On...

  • Page 76: Pnp/Pci Configuration Menu

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Hot Key Power On When [Hot Key] enabled so that you must select a keyboard key as the hot key. To select a hot key use POWER ON Function KB Power ON Password...

  • Page 77: Init Display First

    Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu Init Display First This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the initial display is in the PCI slot or in the PCI Express slot. Options are [PCI Slot] [PCIEx]. Reset Configuration Data This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable the resetting of Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup.

  • Page 78: Irq Resources

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard IRQ Resources To enable this field for input, set . With this field enabled, press [Manual] IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to...

  • Page 79: System Monitor Menu

    System Monitor Menu Select System Monitor to display the System Monitor menu. Enter Dynamic Fan Control CPU Core CPU FSB Memory +3.3V +3.3V Dual +12V +Vbat CPU Fan Speed Aux Fan Speed nForce Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Fan2 Speed :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values...

  • Page 80: Dynamic Fan Control

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Dynamic Fan Control Press to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu. Enter CPU Fan Speed Control If temp > 70ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed...

  • Page 81: Software Installation

    Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable. The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional NVIDIA software. The CD that has been shipped with your NVIDIA motherboard contains the following software and drivers: NVIDIA nForce drivers RealTek Audio drivers Microsoft DirectX 9.0C...

  • Page 82: Windows Xp Drivers Install

    When installing the graphics drivers, the resolution defaults to the lowest setting (typically 800 x 600), making your display very large. Adjust accordingly. 1. Insert the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra installation CD for the graphics drivers included in the kit. Note: If you have multiple graphics cards installed, you will be asked multiple times for all events once the drivers are installed.

  • Page 83: Using The Nvidia Software

    This section describes how to configure the following NVIDIA software that is included on the CD in the kit from the NVIDIA Control Panel: NVIDIA Monitor Performance (NVIDIA nTune) Storage (NVIDIA MediaShield RAID Manager) Networking (NVIDIA FirstPacket) System Update Using the...

  • Page 84: Nvidia Monitor

    Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application can be used at any time with any applications to view the real-time status of various system components. To display the NVIDIA Monitor, select Programs NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Monitor performance (usage) of the CPU, disk, memory, and network.

  • Page 85: Nvidia Ntune 5.0

    NVIDIA nTune 5.0 The Performance category is used to configure and manage NVIDIA nTune. The NVIDIA nTune program is a full-featured application for accessing, monitoring, and adjusting your system components (including bus speeds and voltages) with clear, user-friendly control panels.

  • Page 86: Manual Tuning

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Dynamic BIOS access Automatic Tuning Tune system Management View system information Adjust custom rules Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to the BIOS.

  • Page 87: Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings (Ntune)

    Adjust Motherboard Settings (nTune) CAUTION: Increasing the voltage or the clock speed of a component may void its warranty due to exceeding recommended specifications. NVIDIA and the board manufacturer are not responsible for damage that may occur when component tolerances are exceeded.

  • Page 88: System Voltages

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard clocks for the FSB, the SPP PCI Express, and the MCP PCI Express. Note that as you change the slider for the FSB reference clock, the CPU core frequency, the FSB Frequency and the memory bus frequency are dynamically changed.

  • Page 89: System Fans

    Using NVIDIA Software System Fans This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings menu allows you to control the CPU, System, nForce, MCP, and the auxiliary fans. You can either set all the fans to automatic control or you can manually control each fan.

  • Page 90: Memory Timing

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Memory Timing This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings allows you to adjust various memory timings and cycles. When you select an option, information explaining the selection is displayed in the area below the Memory Timing box.
  • Page 91 Using NVIDIA Software issuing an active command and the read/write commands. Adjustable from 1 to 15.
  • Page 92 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard RAS to RAS Delay The RAS-to-RAS delay (tRRD) is the is the amount of cycles it takes to activate the next bank of memory (this is the opposite of tRAS). The lower the timing the better the system performance.

  • Page 93: Adjust Gpu Settings

    You can override the shipped clock frequencies of your GPU and GPU memory and set the GPU fan speed. Increasing the clock speeds increases your GPU performance and may require adjusting cooling to maintain the same level of reliability. Using NVIDIA Software...

  • Page 94: Figure 20. Adjust Gpu Settings (Ntune)

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Figure 20. Adjust GPU Settings (nTune) When this option is checked, all temperatures are shown in Celsius. When this option is not check, temperatures are shown in Fahrenheit.

  • Page 95: Dynamic Bios Access

    Using NVIDIA Software Dynamic BIOS Access Dynamic BIOS Access allows you to change some of your system BIOS settings. The changes do not go into effect until you reboot your system. Since these changes are made to actual BIOS settings in the CMOS, the settings remain active until you change them again or restore the CMOS to the default settings.

  • Page 96: Available Bios Pages

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Available BIOS Pages In the Dynamic BIOS Access page, select a BIOS page that you want to edit from the Available BIOS Pages drop-down menu The BIOS page you select determines which items on the Dynamic BIOS Access menu are available for changing.

  • Page 97: Boot Up Setting

    This section of the Dynamic BIOS Access menu allows you to set the following options: First/Second/Third Boot Device Removable Hard Disk CDROM Legacy LAN Disable Swap Floppy Drive Enable Disable Boot Up Floppy Seek Enable Disable Boot UP NumLock Status Gate A20 Option Normal Fast Using NVIDIA Software...

  • Page 98: Automatic Tuning

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Automatic Tuning The NVIDIA nTune performance manager uses a complex searching algorithm to determine the best possible and most stable performance for you system. The nTune tuning engine pushes your system to the limits to test the highest possible performance settings.

  • Page 99: Figure 22. Tune System Menu (Ntune)

    Using NVIDIA Software your test and the results upon completion are displayed when the benchmarks are being executed. You can cancel the tests at any time. Figure 22. Tune System Menu (nTune)

  • Page 100: Management

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Management The Management option on the View System Information screen allows you to view hardware, software, and system information and adjust profiles. View System Information This screen is for information purposes only (you cannot make any changes to the information).

  • Page 101: Figure 23. View System Information (Ntune)

    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. Detailed CPU and memory information is displayed when you double-click on a processor or DIMM listed under Hardware information.

  • Page 102: Adjust Custom Rules

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Adjust Custom Rules The Adjust Custom Rules selection provides you with the ability to create a rule to define when the system should use a particular profile ( files or .nsu automatic tuning session.

  • Page 103: System Stability

    System Stability System Stability lets you view your system’s status and perform system stability testing. To access the System Stability menu, select Corporation NVIDIA Control Panel Stability Perform Stability Test Perform Stability Test performance issues and to gather troubleshooting data.

  • Page 104: Storage

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Figure 25. Perform Stability Test You can designate a specific settings profile to use or check for the tests. You can indicate the duration of the test current settings by changing the slider (slider values are from 10 minutes to 48 hours).

  • Page 105: Health

    Using NVIDIA Software Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories (MediaShield) Health The Health option on the Storage menu provides the ability for you to view the current storage configuration. View Storage Configuration The View Storage Configuration screendisplays the current configuration of your storage devices. Check this screen prior to doing any management function.

  • Page 106: Management

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Figure 27. View Storage Configuration (MediaShield) Management The Management options on the Storage menu provides you with the ability to delete, rebuild, migrate, and synchronize arrays. Delete Array Use the following procedure to delete an array: 1.
  • Page 107 Using NVIDIA Software 2. Click to continue Next with the wizard and display the RAID Array Selection menu.
  • Page 108 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 3. Select an array you want to delete and press Completing the NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard that you still want to delete the array selected. CAUTION: Be sure you are deleting the correct array. Once you click Finish, you no longer have access to any of the data on this array.

  • Page 109: Rebuild Array

    Use the following procedure to rebuild an array: 1. Identify the affect disk in the array and replace it. 2. Click on under Management to launch the NVIDIA Rebuild Array Rebuild Array Wizard. 3. Click...
  • Page 110 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard healthy disk is rebuilt onto a new disk. Note: Rebuilding a healthy RAID array resynchronizes the data set onto a disk. 5. Select the disk in the array that was replaced and needs to be rebuilt.
  • Page 111 Using NVIDIA Software 7. Click to begin the rebuild of the selected disk in the array. Finish (Remember that rebuilding a disk can take up to a full day.)

  • Page 112: Migrating Array

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Migrating Array The Migrating Array option allows you to migrate a RAID array from one arry type to another. There are two reasons to use the Migrating Array option: Adding disks to an existing RAID array An example would be to change a 2-disk Striping array to a 3-disk Striping array.
  • Page 113 3. Select the array to migrate and click Mode Selection window. 4. Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Completing the NVIDIA Migrate Array Wizard that you still want to migrate the array selected. CAUTION: Note that this migration is not reversible. Be sure you want to migrate this array before continuing.

  • Page 114: Synchronize Array

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Synchronize Array This option is used to synchronize a selected array. Use the following procedure to rebuild an array: 1. Click on Synchronize Array NVIDIA Synchronize Array Wizard. 2. Click to continue with the wizard and display the RAID Next Array Selection window.
  • Page 115 3. Select the array to synchronize and click Completing the NVIDIA Synchronize Array Wizard verify that you still want to synchronize the array selected. 4. Click to begin synchronizing the array. Finish Using NVIDIA Software Next screen displays to...

  • Page 116: Nvidia Networking

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard NVIDIA Networking The NVIDIA Networking function configures and controls NVIDIA networking hardware integrated into the NVIDIA MCP. In addition to the typical network configuration functions that are controlled using the Windows Network Connections panel, the NVIDIA networking solution includes several key features that are accessed using the NVIDIA control panel.

  • Page 117: Performance

    Figure 28. Networking Control Panel Categories First Packet NVIDIA FirstPacket offers a new way to manage the traffic on your personal computer, allowing you to more effectively manage and improve the performance of networked games and other applications that are sensitive to network delay (latency), such as Voice-over-IP (VoIP).
  • Page 118 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Use the following procedure to enable or disable the ability to have network traffic to prioritized for optimal performance: 1. Select Configure FirstPacket Settings Networking Control Panel Categories screen to display the Configure FirstPacket Settings screen.

  • Page 119: Tcp/Ip Acceleration

    NVIDIA TCP/IP Acceleration technology is a networking solution that moves the processing of TCP/IP network traffic from your computer’s CPU to its nForce hardware resulting in greatly improved system performance.
  • Page 120 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard and traffic inspections at full-duplex gigabit Ethernet speeds. Overall system performance is greatly improved because the CPU is not tied up processing network traffic, especially at gigabit Ethernet speed.
  • Page 121 In traditional networking environments, inspecting packets is laborious and affects CPU overhead, memory bandwidth, and overall system latency. In comparison, the NVIDIA TCP/IP Acceleration engine discards bad packets before the CPU detects them. In addition, good packets take an “express lane” and bypass the traditional “network stack”...

  • Page 122: System Update

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard System Update The System Update application is accessible from the NVIDIA Control Panel and is used to manage the system BIOS without having to go into the BIOS. To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel, select...
  • Page 123 Using NVIDIA Software...

  • Page 124: Motherboard Updates

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Motherboard Updates Currently, there is one selection under Selecting Manage your system BIOS to backup the existing settings stored in the ROM file or load a new ROM file onto your system.

  • Page 125: Manage Your System Bios

    BIOS Update. Clear CMOS Select this option to clear the CMOS on the next reboot. Use this option when BIOS updates require that the CMOS be cleared after the update is performed. Using NVIDIA Software Save BIOS...

  • Page 126: Index

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Automatic reboot Select this option to automatically reboot after the flash update is completed. 2-Port SATA Power Cable... 8 ACPI function ... 56 ACPI Suspend Type... 57 Adjust Custom Rules ... 84 adjust motherboard settings ...
  • Page 127 Comm2 Bracket Cable ... 8 Command Per Clock...46, 75 configure IDE and SATA channels, BIOS ... 30 configuring the BIOS ... 25 connectors COM1... 22 CPU fan ... 22 FDD ... 22 IDE ... 17 PWR1... 16 PWR2... 17 SATA... 18 Cooling fan for CPU...
  • Page 128 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Health option... 87 high definition audio... 4 High Precision Even Timer ... 51 hot key power on... 59 How to configure CPU in BIOS ... 47 configure FirstPacket ... 98 configure nTune ... 68 configure RAID in BIOS...
  • Page 129 NumLock status ... 37 NVIDIA Control Panel ... 66 System Update... 102 NVIDIA EX support... 51 NVIDIA memory testing module ... 50 NVIDIA Monitor application... 67 NVIDIA Networking function ... 96 NVIDIA nForce 680i SE Motherboard 7 NVIDIA nForce 680i SE Motherboard Layout...
  • Page 130 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard R to W Turnaround ... 74 RAID Array delete... 88 migrate ... 92 rebuild... 90 synchronize ... 94 RAID Config menu ... 54 RAS to CAS access ... 73 RAS to RAS Delay ... 74 Read-to-Read time ...
  • Page 131 tWTR ... 46 unpacking the kit ... 7 USB 2.0 4-Port Cable... 8 USB 2.0 ports ... 21 USB Config menu... 54 USB Keyboard/Mouse Support . 55 Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration View Storage Configuration screen.. 87 View System Information screen... 82 Virtualization Technology ...
  • Page 132 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard...
  • Page 133 支持 FSB 1333(Core 2 Duo 1333)/1066/800/533 MHz 系统总线 支持 HyperTransport(HT) 总线技术 支持 Windows XP 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit 操作系统 芯片组 采用 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra 芯片组设计 内存 提供 4 条 240-pin 1.8V DDRII 模块扩展内存插槽 支持双通道 DDR2 533/667/800 内存模块，最大可扩展至 8.0GB 外围扩展设备特性...
  • Page 134 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 内建 8 声道音频设备 整合 Azalia 8 声道高清晰数字音频控制器 支持 8 声道 3D 环绕定位音响效果 支持多路立体声混频 提供前置音频及扩展音频接口,支持插孔感应功能 支持 S/PDIF 输出 网卡 整合千兆网络控制芯片 支持 10/100/1000M 数据传输率 扩展插槽 1 个 PCI Expresss x16 插槽 2 个 PCI Expresss x1 插槽...
  • Page 135 No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of NVIDIA Corporation. Specifications mentioned in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied.

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