Table Of Contents - Nvidia NFORCE 780I SLI User Manual

Before You Begin................................................................................................... ix
Parts NOT in the Kit............................................................................................. ix
Intentions of the Kit ..............................................................................................x
NVIDIA nForce 780i Motherboard........................................................................... 1
Motherboard Specifications..................................................................................1
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions......................................................................... 3
Unpacking ............................................................................................................3
Equipment............................................................................................................3
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Motherboard ...................................................................4
Hardware Installation............................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions................................................................................................7
Preparing the Motherboard...................................................................................8
Installing the CPU .............................................................................................8
Installing the CPU Fan ......................................................................................9
Installing Memory DIMMs .................................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................10
Installing the I/O Shield...................................................................................10
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ....................................................11
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ...........................................................11
Power Connections ........................................................................................12
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1) ..........................................................................13
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2) .....................................................................14
nForce 780i SLI Motherboard

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