XFX nForce 680i User Manual page 4

Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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
XFX 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
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