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EVGA NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra User Manual

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  • Page 2 User Guide EVGA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard for Intel Processor Installation and Configuration March 2007 EVGA V1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Table of Contents Before You Begin… ..................viii Parts NOT in the Kit..................viii Intentions of the Kit..................ix Introduction ....................1 Features ......................1 Ultimate Overclocking ..................1 High-speed Memory ..................1 Comprehensive Overclocking Tools..............1 NVIDIA nTune Utility ................1 NV BIOS....................2 True x16 PCI Express Support...............2...
  • Page 4 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...............7 Unpacking ......................7 Equipment ......................7 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard .............8 Hardware Installation .................11 Safety Instructions ..................11 Preparing the Motherboard................12 Installing the CPU ..................12 Installing the CPU Fan................13 Installing Memory DIMMs ................13 Installing the Motherboard ................
  • Page 5 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard PCI Slots ....................24 PCI Express x1 Slots................25 PCI Express x16 Slot ................25 Jumper Settings .................... 25 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS ..............25 Configuring the BIOS ..................26 Enter BIOS Setup ..................27 Main Menu....................
  • Page 6 System Clocks ................... 40 Frequency Settings................. 41 HT Multiplier ..................42 Spread Spectrum ................... 42 FSB & Memory Config ................43 CPU Configuration..................47 System Voltages ..................48 NVMEM Memory Test ................. 50 Load Timing/Voltage Set ................50 Save Timing/Voltage Set ................51 System BIOS Cacheable ................
  • Page 7 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Power On by Alarm ..................57 POWER ON Function .................. 57 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu................58 Init Display First ..................59 Reset Configuration Data................59 Resources Controlled By ................59 IRQ Resources................... 60 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop................

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

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

  • Page 10: Intentions Of The Kit

    Introduction 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. If however, you are replacing a motherboard, you will not need many of the cables.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for buying the EVGA nForce® 650i Ultra Motherboard. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand. Features 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.

  • Page 13: Nv Bios

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard NV BIOS NV BIOS delivers easy-to-use tuning to let you have full control over your hardware including processor voltage tables and memory drive strengths. True x16 PCI Express Support One full-bandwidth, 16-lane PCI Express link ensure maximum graphics performance for next-generation GPUs and games.

  • Page 14: Raid Morphing

    Introduction RAID Morphing MediaShield allows users to change their current RAID set-up to another configuration in a one-step process called morphing. This eliminates the need to back up data and follow multiple steps in the process. Bootable Multidisk Array MediaShield storage fully supports the use of multi-disk array for loading the operating system at power-up.

  • Page 15: Usb 2.0

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard USB 2.0 USB 2.0 is standard plug-and-play interface that provides easy-to-use connectivity for USB devices.

  • Page 16: Motherboard Specifications

    Introduction Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor support 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 DDR2-533/667/800.
  • Page 17 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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 18: Unpacking And Parts Descriptions

    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. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your reseller.

  • Page 19: Nvidia Nforce 650I Ultra Motherboard

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 2-Port SATA Power Cable USB 2.0 4-Port Cable Provides four additional USB ports to the back panel of the chassis. SATA Signal Cable (Qty Four) Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one connects a single drive to the motherboard Comm2 Bracket Cable...
  • Page 20 Unpacking and Parts Description 1. CPU Socket 8. Serial-ATA connectors 15. PCI slots 2. NVIDIA SPP with (passive) 9. Front panel connector 16. Front Panel Audio connector 3. CPU fan connector 10. Floppy drive connector 17. PCI Express x1 slots 4.
  • Page 21 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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 •...

  • Page 22: Hardware Installation

    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 23: Preparing The Motherboard

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You need to purchase a CPU, a CPU fan assembly, and memory to complete this installation.

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Hardware Installation Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with you fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has four 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory.

  • Page 25: Installing The Motherboard

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Installing the Motherboard The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections.

  • Page 26: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches

    Hardware Installation Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include: Power Connections 24-pin ATX power ( PWR1 8-pin ATX 12V power ( PWR2 Internal Headers Front panel USB Headers Audio...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 8-Pin Atx 12V Power (Pwr2)

    Hardware Installation 8-pin ATX 12V Power ( PWR2 , the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the PWR2 CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. Backpanel connector edge. Connect a four-pin power plug to pins 3, 4, 7, and 8.

  • Page 29: Connecting Serial Ata Cables

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Connecting Serial ATA Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices.

  • Page 30: Connecting Internal Headers

    Hardware Installation 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 HD_LED Connect RESET these two pins of the connector. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
  • Page 31 Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins Signal In/Out Description HD_PWR Hard disk LED pull-up to +5V HD_LED HDA# Hard disk active LED HDR_BLNK_GRN Front panel green light PWRLED HDR_BLNK_YEL Front panel yellow light Ground RESET FP_RESET#...

  • Page 32: Usb Headers

    Hardware Installation 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 33: Audio

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Audio The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking function. Table 4. Front Audio Connector Connector Signal PORT1_L...

  • Page 34: Fan Connections

    Hardware Installation 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. System Monitor Both fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 CPU fan connector mode.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    Installing and Configuring the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Expansion Slots The EVGA nForce 650i Ultra motherboard contains six expansion slots, one PCI Express 16x slot, two PCI Express 1x slots and three PCI slots. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this motherboard, go to www.nvidia.com/estore.

  • Page 36: Pci Express X1 Slots

    Hardware Installation PCI Express x1 Slots 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. PCI Express x16 Slot There is one PCI Express x16 slot that is reserved for a graphics or video card. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent).

  • Page 37: Configuring The Bios

    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...

  • Page 38: Enter Bios Setup

    Hardware Installation 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.
  • Page 39 Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features System Monitor Advanced BIOS Features Load Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving PnP/PCI Configurations Esc : Quit : Select Item F10 : Save &...
  • Page 40 Hardware Installation The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load default system settings. Set Password Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the BIOS menu. Save &...

  • Page 41: Standard Cmos Features Menu

    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 keys to scroll through the options or press to display the Page Down Enter sub-menu.

  • Page 42: Date And Time

    Hardware Installation Date and Time Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use keys to scroll through dates and times. Note that Page Up Page Down the weekday (Sun through Sat) cannot be changed. This field changes to correspond to the date you enter.
  • Page 43 Press to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in the system. Once the Enter 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 44: Drive A

    Hardware Installation Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install. Drive A Options are: Press ENTER to display sub-menu Drive A [1.44, 3.5 in.] Halt On [All , But Keyboard] None Drive A 360K, 5.25 in. None ..

  • Page 45: Memory

    All, But Diskette The system boot does not stop for a diskette error but will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but will stop for all other errors. Memory These settings are display-only values that are determined by the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test).

  • Page 46: Advanced Bios Features

    Hardware Installation Advanced BIOS Features Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use the Page Up Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press to display the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to position the Enter selector in the option you choose.

  • Page 47: Removable Device Priority

    Removable Device Priority Use this option to select the priority for removable device startup. Press Enter to see the list of removable devices in your system. Use the arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the keys to move the device priority up –...

  • Page 48: Quick Power On Self Test

    Hardware Installation 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 keys to toggle between Enable Disable First/Second/Third Boot Device Use this option to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on.

  • Page 49: Security Option

    Security Option The Security Options allows you to require a password every time the system boots or only when you enter setup. Select to require a password to gain Setup access to the CMOS Setup screen. Select to require a password to System access the CMOS Setup screen and when the system boots.

  • Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features

    Hardware Installation Advanced Chipset Features Select from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and Advanced Chipset Features press to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu. Enter Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features System Clocks [Press Enter] Item Help FSB &...

  • Page 51: System Clocks

    System Clocks Select from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press System Clocks to display the System Clocks menu. From this menu, you are able to Enter specify frequency settings, HT multipliers, and Spread Spectrum settings. Note that in Figure 9, all of the options are listed. On the actual BIOS screen, you will need to scroll down to see all the options.

  • Page 52: Frequency Settings

    Hardware Installation 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 FSB speed, memory speeds and memory timing, go to the FSB &...

  • Page 53: Ht Multiplier

    HT Multiplier nForce SPP > nForce MCP — — Use the keys to scroll through the HT multiplier Page Up Page Down options and set the link speed from the SPP chip to the MCP chip. Values are through [1 x] [5 x].

  • Page 54: Fsb & Memory Config

    Hardware Installation FSB & Memory Config Select from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and FSB & Memory Config press to display the FSB & Memory Config menu. This menu provides Enter the means to FSB speeds, memory speed, and memory timing. Phoenix –...
  • Page 55 FSB and Memory Clock Mode Use the keys to scroll through the FSB and Page Up Page Down Memory Clock Mode options. The options are: Auto This is the optimal setting since it sets the FSB and memory speeds automatically. Linked When Link is selected, is changed to editable and...
  • Page 56 Hardware Installation or type in a new value. Note that the reflects the actual Actual FSB (QDR) frequency that takes effect on a reboot. MEM (DDR), MHz Use the keys to scroll through new values for the memory frequency – or type in a new value.
  • Page 57 Expert Use the keys to select . When Expert 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]...

  • Page 58: Cpu Configuration

    Hardware Installation CPU Configuration Select from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and CPU Configuration press to display the CPU Configuration menu. Enter Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Item Help x Intel SpeedStep Disabled CPU Thermal Control [Disabled] Main Level...

  • Page 59: System Voltages

    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. Idle occurs when the operating system issues a halt instruction. Execute Disable Bit When this function is disabled, it forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0).
  • Page 60 Hardware Installation CPU Core Use the Page Up Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages or select to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU Core. [Auto] Memory This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Use the Page Up keys to select a voltage or select to automatically set the...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Save Timing/Voltage Set

    Hardware Installation Save Timing/Voltage Set This function saves the system voltages and timing settings that were defined in the System Voltages menu. There are four profile options that can be loaded. The default setting is for all settings. Press to see the options. Enter Auto Save timing/voltage set...

  • Page 63: Integrated Peripherals Menu

    Integrated Peripherals Menu Select from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and Integrated Peripherals press to display the Integrated Peripherals menu. Enter Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals IDE Function Setup [Press Enter] Item Help RAID Config [Press Enter] USB Config [Press Enter] Main Level...

  • Page 64: Ide Function Setup

    Hardware Installation IDE Function Setup Press to display the IDE Function Setup menu. Enter OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Primary Master [Auto] Primary Slave [Auto] Primary Master UDMA [Auto] Primary Slave UDMA [Auto] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel0...

  • Page 65: Raid Config

    RAID Config Press Enter to display the RAID Config menu. RAID Enable [Enabled] SATA 0 Primary RAID [Disabled] SATA 0 Secondary RAID [Disabled] SATA 1 Primary RAID [Disabled] SATA 1 Secondary RAID [Disabled] SATA 2 Primary RAID [Disabled] SATA 2 Secondary RAID [Disabled] RAID Enable...

  • Page 66: Mac Config

    Hardware Installation MAC Config Press Enter to display the MAC Config menu. MAC0 LAN [Enabled] MAC1 LAN [Disabled] MACx LAN Use these functions to set the MAC0 and/or MAC1 LANs to Auto disable their functions. HD Audio This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to enable or disable the integrated High Definition audio.

  • Page 67: Power Management Setup Menu

    Power Management Setup Menu Select from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and Power Management Setup press to display the Power Management Setup menu. Enter Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI function [Enabled] Item Help APCI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off]...

  • Page 68: Soft-Off By Pbnt

    Hardware Installation Soft-Off by PBNT This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to set Soft- Off by PBNT to [Instant-Off] [Delay 4 Sec] WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable WOL(PMW#) from soft-off.

  • Page 69: Pnp/Pci Configuration Menu

    Hot Key Power On When is selected, the function is enabled [Hot Key] Hot key Power On so that you must select a keyboard key as the hot key. To select a hot key use though Ctrl+F1 Ctrl+F12 POWER ON Function [Hot key] KB Power ON Password Enter...

  • Page 70: Init Display First

    Hardware Installation 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 71: Irq Resources

    IRQ Resources To enable this field for input, set Resources Controlled By . With this field enabled, press to see options. Enter [Manual] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [Reserved] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]...

  • Page 72: System Monitor Menu

    Hardware Installation System Monitor Menu Select from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter System Monitor display the System Monitor menu. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor Dynamic Fan Control [Press Enter] Item Help 47ºC/ 117ºF CPU Core 1.28V Main Level CPU FSB...

  • Page 73: Dynamic Fan Control

    Dynamic Fan Control Press to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu. Enter CPU Fan Speed Control [SmartFan] If temp > 70ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed Manual Fan Speed, % AUX Fan Speed Control, % [100] nForce Fan Speed Control, % [100]...
  • Page 74 Hardware Installation...

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