Biostar TF680i SLI Deluxe Owner's Manual

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TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard

Installation and Configuration

Installing and C onfiguring the TF680i SLI D eluxe Motherboard

Table of Contents

Before You Begin… .........................................................................................xii

Parts NO T in the Kit..........................................................................................xii

Intentions of the Kit.........................................................................................xiii

Introduction to the TF6 80i SLI Deluxe Motherboard ................................... 1

Features ...........................................................................................................1

Engineered for Enthusiasts .............................................................................1

Extreme Overclock ing ....................................................................................2

Extreme FSB speeds...................................................................................2

Extreme DDR2 Speeds ...............................................................................2

Comprehensive Ov erclocking Tools .............................................................2

Designed for NVIDIA SLI Technology.............................................................. 3

True 2 x16 PC I Express SLI Support............................................................ 3

NVIDIA SLI-Ready Memory.........................................................................3

NVIDIA SLI C ertified Components............................................................... 3

Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion............................................................3

DualDDR2 Memory Architecture......................................................................3

NVIDIA MediaShield Storage ..........................................................................4

Multiple Disk Setup.....................................................................................4

DiskA lert System........................................................................................ 4

RAID Morphing.......................................................................................... 4

Bootable Multidisk Array............................................................................. 4

Six SATA 3Gb/s Drives................................................................................4

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Networking with NVIDIA nForce .....................................................................5

NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet ..................................................................5

NVIDIA F irstPacket™ technology.................................................................5

NVIDIA DualNet® technology.....................................................................5

High Definition Audio (HDA)........................................................................... 6

USB 2.0.........................................................................................................6

Motherboard Specifications ................................................................................7

Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ................................................................. 9

Equipment........................................................................................................9

TF 680i SLI Delu xe M oth erbo ard ....................................................................... 10

Har dware Installation.................................................................................... 13

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 13

Preparing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 14

In stalling the C PU........................................................................................ 14

In stalling the C PU Fan.................................................................................. 15

In stalling Memory DIMMs............................................................................. 15

In stalling the Motherboard............................................................................... 16

In stalling the I/O Sh ield ............................................................................... 16

Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis .................................................... 16

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches........................................................... 17

Power C onnections ...................................................................................... 18

24-pin A TX Power (PWR1)........................................................................ 18

8-pin ATX 12V Pow er (PWR2)................................................................... 19

A u xiliary Power for Grap h ic s (PW R3)......................................................... 19

Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives.................................................................. 20

Connecting Serial ATA Cables ....................................................................... 20

Connecting Internal Headers ........................................................................ 21

Front Panel Header .................................................................................. 21

IEEE 1394a (O ption al).............................................................................. 22

USB Headers............................................................................................ 23

Audio.......................................................................................................... 24

Fan C onnections.......................................................................................... 25

COM1 (Optional).......................................................................................... 25

COM1 (Optional).......................................................................................... 26

FDD Connector............................................................................................ 26

Speaker....................................................................................................... 26

Expansion Slots ........................................................................................... 27

PCI Slots.................................................................................................. 27

PCI Express x1 Slot .................................................................................. 28

PCI Express x16 Slots ............................................................................... 28

Jumper Settings .............................................................................................. 28

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS................................................................... 28

Configuring the BIOS .....................................................................................29

Enter BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 30

Main Menu...................................................................................................... 30

Standard CMOS Features Menu ........................................................................ 33

Date and Time............................................................................................. 34

IDE Channel and SATA Channel.................................................................... 34

Drive A........................................................................................................ 36

Halt On ....................................................................................................... 36

Memory....................................................................................................... 37

Advanced BIOS Features.................................................................................. 38

Remov able Device Priority............................................................................ 39

Hard Disk Boot Priority ................................................................................. 39

Network Boot Priority................................................................................... 39

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CPU Internal Cache...................................................................................... 39

Quick Power O n Self Test............................................................................. 40

First/Second/Third Boot Device..................................................................... 40

Boot O ther Dev ice........................................................................................ 40

Boot Up NumLo ck Status.............................................................................. 40

Security O ption............................................................................................ 41

APIC Mode .................................................................................................. 41

MPS Version Control For OS.......................................................................... 41

Full Screen LOGO Show................................................................................ 41

Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................. 42

Sy stem C locks ............................................................................................. 43

Frequency Settings................................................................................... 44

HT Multiplier............................................................................................ 45

Spread Spectrum ..................................................................................... 45

FSB & Memory Config .................................................................................. 46

CPU C onfiguration........................................................................................ 50

Sy stem Vo ltages .......................................................................................... 51

NVMEM Memory Test................................................................................... 53

PCI Clocks................................................................................................... 53

Load Timing/Vo ltage Set .............................................................................. 53

Sav e Timing/Voltage Set .............................................................................. 54

Sy stem BIOS Cacheable............................................................................... 54

HPET Function............................................................................................. 54

NVIDIA GPU Ex............................................................................................ 54

Link Boost.................................................................................................... 54

Integrated Peripherals Menu ............................................................................ 55

IDE Function Setup...................................................................................... 56

RAID Config ................................................................................................ 57

USB C onfig.................................................................................................. 57

MAC Config ................................................................................................. 58

IEEE1394 c o ntroller ..................................................................................... 58

HD Audio..................................................................................................... 58

IDE HDD Block Mode................................................................................... 58

Onboard FDC C ontroller............................................................................... 58

Onboard Serial Port 1................................................................................... 58

Power Management Setup Menu ...................................................................... 59

ACPI Function.............................................................................................. 59

ACPI Suspend Type ..................................................................................... 59

Soft-Off by PBNT......................................................................................... 60

WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off........................................................................... 60

Power On by A larm...................................................................................... 60

POWER ON Function.................................................................................... 60

PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ............................................................................ 61

Init Display First .......................................................................................... 62

Reset Configuration Data.............................................................................. 62

Resources Controlled By............................................................................... 62

IRQ Resources............................................................................................. 63

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ................................................................................ 63

Maximum Payload Size................................................................................. 63

Sy stem Monitor Menu...................................................................................... 64

Dynamic Fan C ontro l.................................................................................... 65

Software Installation ..................................................................................... 67

Windows XP Drivers Install............................................................................... 68

Using the NVIDIA Software..........................................................................6 9

NVIDIA Monitor............................................................................................... 70

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NVIDIA nTune 5.0........................................................................................... 71

Manual Tuning............................................................................................. 72

Adjust Motherboard Settings..................................................................... 72

Sy stem Vo ltages ...................................................................................... 74

Sy stem F ans............................................................................................ 74

Memory Timing........................................................................................ 75

Adjust GPU Settings ................................................................................. 77

Dynamic BIOS Access.................................................................................. 78

Available BIOS Pages ............................................................................... 79

General Settings....................................................................................... 79

Advanced Settings.................................................................................... 79

Boot up Setting........................................................................................ 80

Automatic Tuning ........................................................................................ 81

Management ............................................................................................... 83

View Sy stem Information.......................................................................... 83

Adjust Custom Rules ................................................................................ 85

Sy stem Stability ............................................................................................... 86

Perform Stability Test................................................................................... 86

Storage........................................................................................................... 87

Health ......................................................................................................... 88

View Storage C onfiguration....................................................................... 88

Management ............................................................................................... 89

Delete Array ............................................................................................ 89

Rebuild Array........................................................................................... 91

Migrating A rray........................................................................................ 93

Synchronize Array .................................................................................... 95

Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration...................................... 9 8

Building an SLI System.................................................................................... 98

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Determine C omponent and Operating System Needs ..................................... 98

Install Your NVIDIA SLI-Ready Parts............................................................100

Install NVIDIA SLI Software ........................................................................103

Enable NVIDIA SLI......................................................................................104

A ppendix A . On-board LED Codes ...............................................................106

Index............................................................................................................. 114

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List of Figures

Figure 1. TF 680i SLI Delu xe M oth erbo ard Lay out.............................................. 11

Figure 2. Chassis Back panel C onnectors........................................................... 12

Figure 3. PW R1 Motherboard Connector........................................................... 18

Figure 4. Expansion Slots ................................................................................ 27

Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setu p Utility M ain Menu.................................................. 31

Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu.......................................................... 33

Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu.......................................................... 38

Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features................................................................ 42

Figure 9. Sy stem C locks Menu ......................................................................... 43

F igure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu........................................................... 46

F igure 11. CPU C onfiguration Menu................................................................ 50

F igure 12. Sy stem Vo ltages Menu .................................................................. 51

F igure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu.......................................................... 55

F igure 14. Power Management Setup Menu.................................................... 59

F igure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu.......................................................... 61

F igure 16. Sy stem Monitor Menu.................................................................... 64

F igure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category ........................................ 69

F igure 18. Performance Control Panel Categories (nTune)............................... 71

F igure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings (nTune)............................................. 73

F igure 20. Adjust GPU Settings (nTune) ......................................................... 77

F igure 21. Dynamic BIOS Access (nTune)....................................................... 78

F igure 22. Tune System Menu (nTune)........................................................... 82

F igure 23. View Sy stem Information (nTune).................................................. 83

F igure 24. Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) ........................................................ 85

F igure 25. Perform Stability Test.................................................................... 86

F igure 26. Storage Control Panel C ategories (MediaShield).............................. 87

F igure 27. View Storage C onfiguration (MediaShield) ...................................... 88

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Parts NOT in the Kit

This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new TF680i SLI Deluxe motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional.

 Intel microprocessor:

Intel Core 2 Extreme (dual and quad core), Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE, Pentium

 Cooling fan for the microprocessor  System memory support:

Supports dual channel DDR2 533/667/800, and up to 1200 MHz SLIRe ady Memory. Sup ports up to 8 GBs DDR2 m emor y.

 Graphics Card

This motherboard is capable of using the NVIDIA SLI technology. To utilize this technology requires an SLI Kit from NVIDIA and two SLI-

capable graphics cards. When ordering a graphics card, be sure it is a PCI Express card. The kit does contain the SLI connector used to connect the two graphics cards. See Installing Graphics Cards in an

SLI Configuration on page 98.

 Power Supply

The power supply requirement is dependent upon the power and the number of the GPUs you install. If you are going to SLI two graphics cards,

you are going to require more power. As a rule, for one GPU you need a minimum of a 300 W power supply. If you have two GPUs in an SLI

configuration, you will need a minimum of a 500 W power supply. To calculate the power you are going to require for your specific configuration,

go to www.slizone.com

Before You Begin…

These instructions tell you how to install each of the parts listed so you can have a f unc ti onin g mo therbo ard . As you go throu gh th e install ation instru ctio n s,

we are assuming you have purchased the necessary parts.

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 buildin g a PC, you will

use most of the cables provided in the kit. If however, you are repla cing a motherboard, you will not need many of the cables.

When replaci ng a mothe rboard in a PC cab in et, you will need to reinstal l an operating system even though the current drives have an operating system.

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Thank you for buying the TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC enthusiasts demand. When combined with

two SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for enhanced system performance.

Features

Introduction to the

TF680i SLI Deluxe

Motherboard

Engineered for Enthusiasts

NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLI™ med ia and communications processors (MCPs) deliver the tools and performance PC enthusiasts demand. When combined with two NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA®

SLI™ technology for enhanced system performance. With select SLI-Ready memory you get automatic access to special memory performance. Be ready for system overclocking and greater data throughput.

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Extreme 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 680i SLI MCPs were designed for overclocking.

Extreme FSB speeds

The front side bus (FSB) in the NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP is specified to ru n at 1333MHz to support existing and future FSB speeds. Through

overclocking, however, the NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP can deliver FSB speeds well beyond specification*. Get the headroom today for overclocking and/or future FSB speeds.

Extreme DDR2 Speeds

NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCPs support high-speed SLI-Ready m emory of DDR2-1200 and beyond to keep pace with overclocked system components.

Comprehens ive Overclocking Tools

Aw ard -win ning NVIDIA over cl ocki ng tool s provid e a com p lete kit of tool s giving everyone from the most veteran enthusiast to the novice overclocker the ability to unleash the hardware in their PC.

 NVIDIA nTune™ Utility

Now with access to more settings from this Windows-based utility. Adjust CPU and memory speeds without rebooting. Access to most BIOS settings

from inside Windows. Save and automatically load profiles for each application you run.

 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.

Introduction

Designed for NVIDIA SLI Technology

NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows users to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce SLI

MCP.

True 2 x16 PCI Express SLI Support

Two full-bandwidth 16-lane PCI Express links ensure maximum graphics performance for next-generation GPUs and games. This feature offers twice

the PCI Express bandwidth of x8 SLI solutions.

NVIDIA SLI-Ready Memory

NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI MCP automatically increases bandwidth when select SLI Ce rti fi ed me mory modu les are detected .

NVIDIA SLI Certified Components

Look for other components including NVIDIA® GeForce® GPUs and system memory that have been certified by NVIDIA to deliver unmatched

performance with TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboards. For more information on SLI Certified components, visit

www.S LIZone.com\nForce.

Third PCIe Slot for Graphics Expansion

Make sure your rig is ready for the future. The third PCIe slot can be used for new three GPU applications or a PCIe card of your choice.

DualDDR2 Memory Architecture

A state-of-the-art DualDDR2 memory controller allows high bandwidth and low latency data access to the CPU and GPU. Ensures data and information are

relayed through the system as quickly as possible for incredible performance.

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NVIDIA MediaShield Storage

NVIDIA Med iaShiel d™ Sto rage offer s a su ite of featu res that saf eguard s y our most important digital media assets; always reliable, scalable, and accessible which includes RAID and SATA drive support.

Multiple Disk Setup

Through a simple wizard-based interface, you can effortlessly set up your drives for better data protection, faster disk access or maximum storage capacity.

MediaShield automatically selects RAID 0, 1, 0+1 or 5 configuration according to your needs. Advanced users can access RAID options directly.

DiskAlert System

The event of a disk failure, MediaShield users see an image that highlights which disk has failed to make it easier to identify, replace, and recover.

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.

Boota b le Mult id isk A rra y

MediaShield storage fully supports the use of multi-disk array for loading the operating system at power-up.

Six SATA 3Gb/s Drives

Combine up to six SATA drives into one volume for bigger, faster RAID. More drives mean more configuration options such as six RAID 0 (striped) drives for

maximu m th roughpu t, or Du al RAID 5 ar r ays. Take advantage o f the l atest SATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives with full support for native and tagged command

queuing and hot plug. Native command queuing provides higher disk performance in a multi-threaded environment by performing out-of-order disk

accesses.

Introduction

Networking with NVIDIA nForce

NVIDIA networking delivers the highest network throughput at the lowest 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.

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 crystalclear phone conversations and online gaming performance you expect.

NVIDIA FirstPacket technology assures your game data, VoIP conversations, and large file transfers are delivered according to preferences set by you in an intuitive wizard.

NVIDIA DualNet® technology

Get Dou ble-Barrel Gigabit Ethernet with two integrated networking connections on you r NVIDIA nForce 680i MCP.

 Dual Gigabit Ethernet with Teaming

Teaming allows the two connections to work together to provide u p to twice the Ethernet bandwidth for transferring large amounts of data from home

file servers to other PCs. It also provides network redundancy through failover capability

 TCP/IP Acceleration

Delivers the highest system performance by offloading CPU-intensive packet filtering tasks in hardware, providing users with a PC networking environment that is faster.

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High Definition A udio (HDA)

High definition audio brings consumer electronics quality sound to the PC delivering high quality sound from multiple channels. Using HDA, systems can deliver 192 kHz/32-bit quality for eight channels, supporting new audio formats.

USB 2.0

A standard plug-and-play interface that provides easy-to-use connectivity for USB devices.

Note : While NVIDIA technology will provide F SB speeds bey ond spec, the

processor must be capable of t his speed.

Introduction

Motherboard Specifications

 Size

ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch

 Microprocessor support

Intel Core 2 Extreme (dual and quad core), Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE, Pentium

 Operating systems

Supports Windows XP 32bit and Windows XP 64bit.

 Contains NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI M CP  System Memory

¾ Dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 ¾ SLI-Ready Memory u p to 1200 MHz ¾ Sup ports up to 8 GB DDR2 me mory

 USB 2.0 Ports

¾ Supports hot plug ¾ Ten USB 2.0 ports (six rear panel ports, two onboard USB headers

providing four extra ports)

¾ Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode ¾ Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate

 Onboard Serial ATA II

¾ 3Gb/s data transfer rate ¾ Six Serial ATA II connectors ¾ NVIDIA Med iaShiel d

RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD

¾ Supports hot plu g and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )

 Dual Onboard LAN

¾ Two LAN interfaces built-in onboard ¾ Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet

 Onboard 1394

¾ Supports hot plug ¾ Two 1394a port with rate of transmission at 400 Mbps

RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID 1,

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 Onboard Audio

¾ Supports 8-channel audio ¾ Supports S/PDIF output

¾ Supports Jack-Sensing function

 Dual PCI Express x16 Support

¾ Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth ¾ Low power consumption and power management features

 Green Function

¾ Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) ¾ Su ppo rts S0 (norm al), S1 (p ower on su spen d), S3 (su spend to RAM), S4

(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)

 Expansion Slots

¾ Two PCI slots ¾ Two PCI Express x1 slot

¾ Three PCI Express x16 Graphics slots

Two are el ectr ical x16 for true dual-graphic s SLI configur ations and one is electrical x8 for GPU expansion

The TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for addi ng a mothe rboard to a new c h assi s. If you are replac ing 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.

All parts shipped in this kit are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts.

Equipment

The following equipment is included in the TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard box.

Unpacking and

Parts Descriptions

TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard This PC I Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA

680i SLI chipset and is SLI-ready.

I/O Shield Installs in the chassis to block radio frequency

transmissions, protect internet components from dust and foreign objects and aids in proper airflow within the chassis.

Floppy Cable U sed to attach a floppy driv e to the motherboard.

SATA P ower Cable (Q ty 4)

USB 2.0 4-Port C able (O ptional) Prov ides four additional USB ports to either the front or

back panels of the chassis.

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SATA S ignal Cable (Q ty 4) Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one

connects a single driv e to the motherboard

IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable

SLI C onnector U sed to connect two graphic cards installed in the x16

PCI E xpress slots in an SLI configuration.

U ser’s Manual

Setup CD

TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard

The TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard with the nForce 680i SLI chipset is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures

2 shows the back panel connectors.

Unpacking and Parts Description

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22 23 22 24 25 23

1. CPU Socket 10. NVIDIA MC P 19. Power o/of f s witc h

2. NVIDIA SPP with passive heat sink 11. Floppy drive connector 20. Reset switch

3. C PU fan c onnec t or 12. Two Ser i al - A T A connectors 21. On-board s peaker

4. DDR DIMM Slots 0 - 3 13. LED POST codes 22. PCI s lots

5. 24-pin ATX Power C onnec t or 14. Motherb oard bat tery 23. PCI Expres s x16 s lots (SLI)

6. FDD Con nec t or 15. Seri al c onnec tor 24. PCI Expres s x16 s lots (Graphic s

7. Front panel connector 16. LPC connector (deb ug) 25. PCI Expr es s x 1 s lot

8. AUX PEX Power connector 17. Clear CMOS 26. Backpanel connectors (Figure 2)

9. Serial- ATA connectors 18. 27. 8-pin ATX_12V pow er connector

Expa nsi on)

Figure 1. TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard Layout

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2 3

1. PS /2 Mouse Port

2. PS /2 Key board P ort

3. 1394a (F irew ire) port

4. USB 2.0 ports

5. SPDIF output

6. P ort 2-C hannel 4-C hannel 6-C hannel/8-C hannel Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In

Green Line-O ut F ront Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In O range Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Grey

7. USB 2.0 P orts

8. Lan Ports w ith LEDs to indicate status.

• Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity

• Yellow and Green/Lig ht Up/B l ink = 100 Mbps /li nk/Activity

• Green/Li g ht Up/B link = 1000 Mbps /L ink/Ac t i vit y

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Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors

This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are:

 Preparing the motherboard

¾ Installing the CPU ¾ Installing the CPU fan ¾ Installing the memory

 Installing the motherboard

 Connecting cables and setting switches

Safety Instructions

Hardware Installation

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.

Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.

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Preparing the Motherboard

The motherboard shipped in the box does 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. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the

bottom of the processor.

Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard.

1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and away

from the socket.

2. Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket

cover on the load plate to protect the socket when there is no CPU installed.

3. Remove the protective socket cover from the load plate.

4. Remove the processor from its protective cover,

making sure you hold it only by the edges. It is a good idea to save the cover so that

whenever you remove the CPU, you have a safe place to store it.

5. Align the notches in the processor with the

notches on the socket.

6. Lower the processor straight down into the socket

with out tilting or sliding it into the socket

Note : Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the

socket.

not

contain a CPU or memory. You

Al i gn notches w i t h notc hes on the C PU

7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down

while you close and engage the socket lever.

H ardware 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. These slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16

devices. They also support dual channel DDR2 memory technology up to

10.7GB/s. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the recommendations for installing

memory.

 One DIMM: Install into slot 0. You can install the DIMM into any slot,

however, slot 0 is preferred.

 Two DIMMs: Install into either slots 0 and 1 or 2 and 3. The idea is to not

have the DIMMs in adjacent slots.

 Fou r DIMMS: Inst all into slots 0, 1, 2, and 3.

CPU side

DIMM Slot 0

DIMM Slot 2

DIMM Slot 1

DIMM Slot 3

Card-edge s ide

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. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module

vertically into the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the connector.

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Installing the Motherboard

The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassi s you are usin g and if you ar e replac ing an e xi sting 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.

Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.

Note : Be sure that the C PU fan ass embly has enough clearance f or the chassis

covers to lock int o place and for the expansion cards. Als o make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the v ents on t he cov ers .

Installing the I/O Shield

The motherboard kit comes w ith an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes

correct airflow within the chassis.

Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it 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. If

there are studs that do not align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud to prevent the possibility of a short circuit.

1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the

chassis.

2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.

3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.

H ardware Installation

4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to

the fan assembly instruction.

5. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of eight-to-ten screws.

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

¾ 24-pin ATX power ( ¾ 8-pin ATX 12V power ( ¾ Auxiliary power for graphics (

 Internal Head ers

¾ Front panel ¾ IEEE 1394a

¾ USB Headers ¾ Audio ¾ Spe aker ¾ COM

 FDD

 ID E  Seri al ATA II  Chassis Fans

 Rear panel USB 2.0 Adapter  Expansion slots

 CMOS jumper settings

PWR1)

PWR2)

PWR3)

See Figure 1 on page 11 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the fo llow ing proc edure .

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Power Connections

This motherboard requires an ATX power supply. To support a PCI Express motherboard wi th the addi tion of d ual graphics car ds using NVIDIA SLI technology, you are going to need a minimum of a 500W power supply. Make

sure you have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you will be instal lin g. To dete rmin e w hat yo u pow er requirem en ts are fo r your specif ic configuration, refer to www.slizone.com

24-pin AT X Power (PWR1)

PWR1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board

next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power

supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector

PWR1 connector Plug pow er c abl e from system power

supply t o PWR1

Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments

Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal

24 13

12 1

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_O N 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND 8 PWRO K 20 RSVD 9 +5V _A UX 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 + 5V 11 +12V 23 + 5V 12 +3.3V 24 GND

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8-pin AT X 12V Power (PW R2)

PWR2, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the

CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated.

8 4

GND 12V

Connec t a four-pin power pl ug t o pins

1, 2, 5, a nd 6.

It i s strongly recommended that you use an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply; however, if you have a four-pin power supply,

plug the connector to pins 1, 2, 5, and 6 as shown.

Auxiliary Power for Gra phics (PWR3)

The PWR3 connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards. Exclusive power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.

+5V GND

GND +1.2

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Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives

The IDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk drives.

1. Connect the blue connector (the cable end with a single connector) to the

motherboard.

2. Connect the black connector (the cable with the two closely spaced black

and gray connectors) to the Ultra ATA master device.

3. Connect the gray connector to a slave device.

If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk

documentation for the jumper settings.

Note : If an ATA-66/100 disk driv e and a disk drive using any other IDE transf er

protocol are attached to the same cable, the max imum transfer rat e between the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest driv e.

Connecting Serial ATA Cables

TA 5

SAT A 6

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. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.

There are six serial ATA connectors on the motherboard that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.

SAT A 4 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 1

1. Connect the locking cable end to the

motherboard connector.

2. Connect the end without the lock to the drive.

GND GND GND

TX+ RX+

TX- T X-

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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.

When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on. When the system is in S1, S3, S4, S5

status, the LED is off.

Note : The power LED cable in s ome chassis is a three pin

connector with the pins installed in positions 1 and 3. If y our chassis has a three pin c onnector, y ou will need t o remov e

pin 3 and put it into posit ion 2 or y ou can us e a pair of scissors to cut out position 2. Most chassis come with a two

pin connector.

Connec t

HD_LED RESET + -

PWRSW + -

Blank

PWRLED

 PWRSW

Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button

on the front panel turns the system on off rather than using the power supply button.

 HD_LED

Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.

 RESET

Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins. The system restarts when the

RESET switch is pressed.

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Table 2. Front Panel Header Pins

Pin Signal In/Out Description

HD_LED

PWRLED

RESET

PWRSW

No Connect

Empty

1 HD_ PWR Out Hard disk L ED pull- up t o + 5V

3 HDA# Out Hard dis k active LED

2 HDR_B LNK_ GR N Out Front panel gree n l i ght

4 HDR_BLNK_YEL Out Front panel yellow light

5 GND Groun d

7 FP_RE SET# In Res et switch

6 SWIT CH_ON# In Power sw itch

8 GND Groun d

IEEE 1394a (Optional)

The IEEE 1394 expansion cable bracket( optional) is provided in the box but if you do not require the additional external connections, you do not need to

install it.

1. Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option).

2. Connect the two ends of the cables to the IEEE 2394 connectors on the motherboard.

Table 3. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins

Connector Pin Signal

IEEE 1 394 a C onnec t or

6 4 2

9 7 5 3

1 TPA+ 2 TPA- 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 +12V

8 +12V 9 Empt y 10 GND

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USB Headers

This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the

chassi s. The moth erboard al so contai ns 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.

1. Secure the bracket to either the front or

rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel

option).

2. Connect the two ends of the cables to

the USB 2.0 headers on the motherboard.

Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins

Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal

USB 2.0 Hea der C onn ector

1 5V_DUA L 2 5V_DUA L

3 D- 4 D-

5 D+ 6 D+

7 GND 8 GND

9 Empt y 10 No Connec t

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Audio

The audio connector supports HD audio standard and pro vide s two kind s of audi o outp ut cho ices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio

supports re-tasking function.

Table 5. Front Audio Connector

Connector Pin Signal

Front A udio C onn ect or

1 3

5 7 9 2

2 4 6

1 POR T 1_L 2 AUD_G ND 3 POR T 1_R

4 PRECENC E_J 5 POR T 2_R 6 SENSE1_RET UR N 7 SENSE_S END 8 Empt y 9 POR T 2_L

10 SENSE2_RET UR N

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Fan Connections

There are two fan connections, the system fan and the CPU fan. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the Both fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5

mode.

PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup.

Note that the CPU fan cable can be either a 3- pi n or a 4- pi n c onnector.

Connec t a 3-pi n c onnec t or t o pins 1, 2, and 3 on the motherb oard connector.

CPU Fan Connector

4 3 2 1

GND SENSE

PWR CONTROL

The nFor c e SPP a nd MCP have a pas s ive heat sink t hat draws heat from the chips.

You c an i ns tal l a fan ont o t he SPP heat sink that helps to cool the chips. Hook the

fan over the SPP heat sink. Use the two screws to secure the fan to the SPP. Plug the cable into the fan connector.

SPP Con nect or

3 2 1

GND

Secure fan assembly using two screws

+12V

SENSE

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COM1 (Optional)

The motherboard kit pro vides an additional seri al COM head er for you r machine. Connect one side of a switching cable to the header and then attach the serial COM device to the other side of the cable.

FDD Connector

The motherboard supports a standard 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44m, and a 2.88M fl oppy disk dr ive (FDD).

Speaker

The speaker connector is used to connect the chassis speakers to the motherboard.

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Expansion Slots

The TF680i SLI Deluxe Motherboard contains six expansion slots, four PCI Express slots and two PCI slots. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this motherboard, go to www.ncvidia.com/estore

1 3

124 2

1 - PCI Express 2 - x16 PCI Expr es s

SLI connector

3 - x16 PCI Expr es s

(Gr aphi c s expans ion)

4 - x 1 PC I C onnec tor

Figure 4. Expansion Slots

PCI Slots

The two PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When

installing a card into the PCI slot, be sure that it is fully seated. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to hold the blank

cover.

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PCI Express x1 Slot

There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is 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 Slots

These two PCI Express x16 slots are reserved for graphics or video cards. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent). The design of this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using NVIDIA’s

SLI technology with multiple displays.

When installing a PCI Express x16 card, be sure the retention clip snaps and locks the card into place. If the card is not seated properly, it could cause a

short across the pins. Secu re the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the screw used to hold the blank cover.

To configure for SLI, follow the instructions that come with the SLI kit (the kit is purchased separately from the motherboard).

Jumper Settings

The motherboard contains a 3-pin BIOS configuration jumper that enables all board configurations to be done in the BIOS Setup program.

The silk screen on the motherboard shows a ∆ next to pin 1.

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper.

Use the following procedure to clear CMOS:

1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the

jumper cap.

2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and

3. Together with the jumper cap).

4. Turn the AC power supply back on.

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

 Stand ard CMOS Features  Advanced BIOS Features

 Advanced Chipset Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations  System Monitor

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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. Pow er on the com puter ,

2. Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom

of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).

Pre ss F1 to c ont in ue, D EL to en te r Set up.

Pressing De l takes you to the Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Note : It is s trongly recommended t hat y ou do not change the default BIOS

settings. Changing some settings could damage y our c omputer.

Main Menu

The main men u allo ws y ou to se lect from the li st of setup fu nction s and tw o exit choices. Use the options or press

keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press

Note : Note that on the BIOS screens all data in whit e is f or inf ormat ion only, data in

y ellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a

red box is highlight ed for selection.

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the

Enter to display the associated submenu. Use the  arrow

Esc.

Configuring the BIOS

Phoenix – Awar dB IOS CMOS Setup Utility

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Adv ance d Chip set Fe atures

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

Es c : Qu it F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Ti me , Date, Ha rd D is k Type ..,

NVIDI A Li nkBoost ™ - Not Det ected SLI- Rea dy memor y - Dis able d

` System Monitor

Load Defaults

Set Pa ss word

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

 : Select Item

Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu

 Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration.

 Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence.

 Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to optimize system performance and configure clocks, voltages, memory timings, and more.

 Integrated Peripherals

Use this me nu to set up on board pe riph er als suc h as IDE, RA ID, USB , LAN, and MAC control.

 Power M anagement Setup

Use this menu to configure power management, power on, and sleep features.

 PnP/PCI Configurations

Use this menu to modify the system’s Plug-and-Play and PCI configurations.

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 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

Use this command to load the NVIDIA LinkBoost technology settings for LinkBoost-enabled systems. Load default system settings for standard

systems.

 Set Password

Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the BIOS menu.

 Save & Exit Setup

Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup.

 Ex it Without Saving

Use this command to aban don all setting changes and exi t setup.

The following two items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are status indicators:

 NVI D IA LinkBoost (Status indication at bo t tom of screen)

This status i ndicator is displayed at the bottom of the BIOS screen and consists of the following remarks:

¾ Detected: System detects LinkBoost-capable components. ¾ Not Detected: The LinkBoost components are not detected.

 SLI-Ready Memory (Status indication at bottom of screen)

This status i ndicator is displayed at the bottom of the BIOS screen and consists of the following remarks:

¾ Enabled: SLI-Ready memory is detected and enabled. ¾ Disabled: SLI-Ready memory is detected but disabled.

¾ Not Detected: SLI-Ready memory is not detected.

Configuring the BIOS

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 and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the

sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press

The inf ormatio n show n in Item Hel p co rr espon ds to th e op tion hi gh lig h ted.

Page Up

Esc.

Phoenix – Awar dB IOS CMOS Set up Uti lity

Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat, Jul 01 2006

Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 48: 23

` IDE Ch an nel (. ) Mast er [None] ` IDE Ch an nel (. ) Slav e [None]

` SATA Channel 1 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 2 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 3 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 4 Master [None]

` SATA Channel 5 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 6 Master [None]

Driv e A [1.44, 3.5 in.] Halt On [All , But Keyboard]

Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 1047552K Tota l Me mory 10 48 576K



:Move Enter :Selec t +/-/PU/P D:Value F1 0:Sav e ESC :Exit F1:Genera l Help

F5: Prev ious Values F7:Defa ults

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help

Main Level `

Change the day, month, year and century

Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu

Note : Note that all data in whit e is for informat ion only, data in yellow is c hangeable,

data in blue is non-c hangeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection.

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Date and Time

Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through dates 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. Time is represented as hour : m inute : se cond.

Date ( mm :dd:yy) Sat , Jul 01 2 006 Time ( hh :mm:ss) 14 : 48: 4 3

IDE Channel and SATA Channel

Use these functions to detect and configure the individual IDE and SATA channels. Select a channel and press

` IDE Ch an nel (. ) Mast er [None] ` IDE Ch an nel (. ) Slav e [None]

` SATA Channel 1 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 2 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 3 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 4 Master [None] ` SATA Channel 5 Master [None]

` SATA Channel 6 Master [None]

IDE Auto-Detect [Press Enter]

Extended IDE Drive [None}

Access Mode Auto

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0 Head 0

Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0

Sector 0

Press ENTER to display SAT A Channel s ub-menu

Enter to display the IDE/SATA sub-menu.

Press ENTER to display IDE Channel sub-menu

ID E HD D Auto-Detect [Press Enter]

ID E Ch annel 0 Sl av e [Manual} Access Mode [CHS]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder [ 0] He ad [ 0]

Precomp [ 0] Landing Zone [ 0]

Sector [ 0]

Configuring the BIOS

Press Enter to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in the system. 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.

 Manual

When you set the channel to [Manual ] an d ch ange Acces s Mod e to [CH S] , you can then enter the number of cylinders, heads, Precomp, landing zone,

and sector. You can manually enter the values or you can press

Enter to

display a window that tells you the min and max values.

ID E HD D Auto-Detect [Press Enter]

ID E Ch annel 0 Sl av e [Manual} Access Mode [CHS]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder .....0

He ad [ 0] Precomp [ 0]

Landing Zone [ 0] Sector [ 0]

The BIOS supports the following HDD Access Modes:

¾ CHS

For HDD less than 528 MB.

¾ LBA

For HDD greater than 528 MB and

Press ENTER to display sub-menu or ent er num ber m anual ly

Cylinder

Min= 0 Max=65535

Key in a DEC number :



:Move ENTER:A ccept ESC:Abor t

supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing).

¾ Large

For HDD greater than 528 MB bu t not supporting LBA.

¾ Auto

Recommended mode.

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Drive A

The Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install. Options are:

Driv e A [1.44, 3.5 in.] Halt On [All , But Keyboard]

 None  360K, 5.25 in.

 1.2M, 5.25 in.  720K, 3.5 in.

 1.44M, 3.5 in.  2.88M, 3.5 in.

Use the through the options or press the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to

position the selector in the option you choose. Press changes and return to the Stan d ard CMOS Featu re s menu .

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll

Enter to di spl ay

Press ENTER to display sub-menu

Drive A

None ..... [ ]

360K, 5.25 in. ..... [ ]

1.2M, 5.25 in. ..... [ ]

720K, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]



:Move ENTER:A ccept ESC:Abor t

Enter to accept the

Halt On

Halt On determines whether or not the computer stops if an error is detected

during power on. Use the options or press

to position the selector in the option you choose. Press changes and return to the Stan d ard CMOS Featu re s menu .

Driv e A [1.44, 3.5 in.] Halt On [All , But Keyboard]

 All Errors

 No Errors

 All, But Keyboard

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the

Enter to di spl ay th e Halt On sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys

Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you.

System boot does not stop for any

detected errors.

System boot does not stop for keyboard errors, but does stop for all other errors.

Enter to accept the

Press ENTER to display sub-m enu

Halt On

All Errors ..... [ ]

No Errors ..... [ ]

Al l , Bu t Keyboa rd .. ... [ ]

Al l , Bu t Disket te .. ... [ ]

Al l , Bu t Disk/K ey .. ... [ ]



:Move ENTER:A ccept ESC:Abor t

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 All, But Diskette

 All, But Disk/Key

Memory

These settings are displa y -only valu es that are determined by the BIOS POST (Pow er-On Self Test).

 Base Memory

 Extended Memory

 Total Memory

The system boot does not stop for a diskette error but will stop for all other errors.

The system boot does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but will stop for all other errors.

Base Memory 640K

Extended Memory 1047552K Tota l Me mory 1048576K

BIOS POST determines the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.

BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.

This value represents the total memory of the system.

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Advanced BIOS Features

Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup sc ree n. Use th e

press

Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the

selector in the option you choose. To go back to the previous menu, press

Note : The options that hav e associated sub-menus are designated by a `, which

precedes the option. Press En ter to display t he sub-menus.

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or

Esc.

Phoenix – Awa rdBIOS CMOS Setup Util ity

` Remo va ble De vice P ri orit y [Press Enter] ` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] ` Netw or k Boot P ri orit y [Press Enter]

CPU In te rnal C ac he [Enabled] Quic k Po wer On S el f Te st [Enabled]

Firs t Bo ot D evic e [Removable] Seco nd B oo t Devi ce [CDROM]

Thir d Bo ot D evic e [Hard Disk] Boot Other Device [Enabled]

Boot Up Nu mLock St at us [On] Secu ri ty O ptio n [Setup]

APIC Mode [Enabled] MPS Ve rs ion Cont ro l For OS [1.4]

Full Screen LOGO Show [Disabled]



:Move Enter :Selec t +/-/PU/P D:Value F1 0:Sav e ESC :Exit F1:Genera l Help

F5: Prev ious Values F7:Defa ults

Advanced BIOS Features

Item Help

Main Level `

Select Removable Boot

Device Priority

Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu

Note : Note that all data in whi t e is for information only , data in yellow is changeable,

data in blue is non-c hangeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection.

Configuring the BIOS

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 or down in the list. To go back to the previous menu, press

+ or – keys to move the device priority up

Esc.

1. Flopp y Dis ks

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Use this option to select the priority for HDD startu p. Press Enter to see the list of bootable devices in your system. Use the  arrow keys to go to the various devices. Then use the

down in the list. To go back to the previous menu, press

1. Ch0. : S T3 80211 0A

2. Boo

able A dd-in Ca rds

Network Boot Priority

Use this option to select the priority for network startup. Select Networ k Boo t

Pri ori ty and press Enter to view available networks. Use the  arrow keys

to go to the various devices. Then use the priority up or down in the list. To go back to the previous menu, press

1. Netwo rk 0 : <desc ription of netw ork>

2. Netwo rk 1 : <desc ri

+ or – keys to move the device priority up or

Esc.

Use the + and – keys to move the priority of the device within the list

+ or – keys to move the device

Esc.

tion of networ k>

CPU Internal Cache

Use this option to enable or disable the CPU internal cache. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the options in a sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector in the

option you choose.

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Quick Power On Self Test

Enabling this option allows the system to skip certain test while booting, which redu ces the time ne eded to boot th e system. U se the keys to toggle between

Enable and Di sa ble .

First/Second/Third Boot Device

Use this option to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on. Use the

Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the  arrow keys to position the selector

in the option you choose.

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press

First Boot Device

Removable ..... [ ]

Hard Disk ..... [ ]

CDROM ..... [ ]

Network ..... [ ]

Disabled ..... [ ]



:Mov e ENT ER:A cc ept ESC :A bo rt

Page Up and Page Down

Boot Other Device

With the option set to En able , the system boots from some other device if the first/second/third boot devices fail.

Boot Up NumLock Status

This option allows you to select the power-on state of NumLock. Select On to activate the keyboard NumL ock when the system is started. Select Off to d i sable

the

NumLock key.

Configuring the BIOS

Security Option

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

access the CMOS Setup screen and when the system boots.

APIC Mode

Use this function to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). If you disable this option, you also disable the MPS Version

Control for OS option.

MPS Version Control For OS

Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) versi on that BIOS passes to the operating system. Use the

scroll through the options.

Page Up and Page Down keys to

Full Screen LOGO Show

This option allows you to enable or disable the display of the full-screen logo when the system boots. Use the

between

Enable and Di sa ble

Page Up and Page Down keys to toggle

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Advanced Chipset Features

Select Advance d C hips et Featu re s from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press

Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu.

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Advanced Chip set Feature s

` Syst em C lo cks [Press Enter] ` FSB & Me mo ry Con fig [Press Enter] ` CPU Co nf igur atio n [Press Enter] ` System Voltages [Press Enter]

NVME M me mory t es t [Disable] PCI Cl oc ks [Auto]

Load timing/voltage set [Press Enter] Save timing/voltage set [Press Enter]

Syst em B IO S Cach eabl e [Disabled]

HPET Function [Enable]

NVID IA GPY E x [Enable] Link Bo ost [Enable]

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Figure 8. Advanced Chipset Features

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Voltage control

Configuring the BIOS

il i

System Clocks

Select System Clo ck s from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press

Enter to di spl ay the System Cloc ks menu . From this me nu, y ou are ab le to

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.

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System C locks

Parameters Settings Current Valce **Frequency Settings**

CPU Freq, MHz 2933.3 2933.3 FS B Re ferenc e Cl ock, M Hz 106 6.7 1066.7

CP U Mu ltipli er [11 X] 11X

PCIe x16_1 , MHz [Auto] 100 PCIe x16_3 , MHz [Auto] 100

PCIe x16_2 , MHz [Auto] 100 SP P< ->MCP Re f Cl ock, M Hz [Auto] 100

**HT Multiplier**

nForce SPP --> nForce MCP [5 x] nForce SPP <-- nForce MCP [5 x]

**Spread Spectrum**

CPU Spread Spectrum [UP Spread]

HT Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIe Spread Spectrum(SPP) [Auto]

PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP) [Auto] SATA Spread Spectrum [Down Spread]

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Figure 9. System Clocks Menu

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CP U fr equenc y multiplier.

CPU core clock = FS B Re f Clock/ 4 *

CPU Mu lt iplier

Note : Note that all data in whi t e is for information only , data in yellow is changeable,

data in blue is non-c hangeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection.

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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 SLI-Ready memory, FSB memory, and memory timing, go to the

FSB & Memory screen.

 CPU Multiplier

This value changes the CPU Frequency value depending on the value you choo se. Use th e

The options are from 6 X through 60 X.

 PCIe x16_ 1, M Hz

Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the frequency

options for the PCI Express Bus, Slot 1 (the black slot closest to the CPU). Note that as you go higher in value,

disabled and cannot be changed from this status.

 PCIe x16_ 3, M Hz

Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the frequency

options for the PCI Express Bus, Slot 3 (the blue slot in the middle).

 PCIe x16_ 2, M Hz

Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the frequency

options for the PCI Express Bus, Slot 3 (the black slot farthest from the CPU). Note that as you go higher in value,

disabled and cannot be changed from this status.

 SPP<

—

Use the

>M CP Ref Clo ck, M Hz

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the frequency

options for the reference clock between the SPP chip and the MCP chip. Note that as you go higher in value, cannot be changed from this status.

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options.

PCIe Sp re ad Spect ru m(SPP ) is

PCIe Spre ad Spectru m( MCP) is

HT Spre ad Spectru m is disabled and

Configuring the BIOS

HT Multiplie r

 nForce SPP

Use the options and set the link speed from the SPP chip to the MCP chip. Values are

[1 x] through [5 x].

 nForce M CP <

Use the options and set the link speed from the MCP chip to the SPP chip. Values

are

[1 x] through [5 x].

— —

> nForce MCP

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the HT multiplier

— —

nForce SPP

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the HT multiplier

Spread Spect rum

 CPU Spread Spectrum

Use the Spectrum options for the CPU. Option values are

[UP Sp re ad], and [Ce nte r Sprea d].

 HT Spread Spectrum

Use the Spectrum options for the HyperTransport. Option values are

[UP Sp re ad], and [Cen ter Spr ead]. This option reverts to Disable d

and cannot be changed when the value for SPP<—>MCP Re f Cloc k exceed s 200 MHz.

 PCIe Spread Spectrum (SPP)

Use the Spectrum options for the SPP PCIe. Option values are

[UP Sp re ad], and [Ce nte r Sprea d]. This option reverts to Disabl ed

and cannot be changed w hen the value for PCIe x16_1 exceeds 100MHz.

 PCIe Spread Spectrum(MCP)

Use the Spectrum options for the MCP PCIe. Option values are

[UP Sp re ad], and [Cen ter Spr ead]. This option reverts to Disabled

and cannot be changed w hen the value for PCIe x16_3 exceeds 100 MHz.

 SATA Spread Spectrum

Use the Spectrum options for the Serial-ATA. Option values are

[Down Sp rea d].

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the Spread

[Disabled ],

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the Spread

[Disable d],

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the Spread

[Disabled ],

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the Spread

[Disabl ed] ,

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the Spread

[Disabled ] an d

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FSB & Memory Config

Select FSB & M emo ry C onfig from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press

Enter to display the FSB & Memory Config menu. This menu provides

the me ans to se t SLI-Read y m emo ry , FSB me mory , and memo ry ti min g.

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FSB & Me mory Config

Para me ters Settings Current Value

SLI- Re ady Memo ry [Disabled] Disabled

CPU Fr eq , MHz 2933.3 2933.3 CPU Mu lt iplier 11X 11X

FSB – Me mo ry C lock M od e [Auto]

x FS B (Q DR ), M Hz A ut o 1066.7 Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1066.7

x ME M (D DR ), M Hz A ut o 800.6

A ctua l MEM (D DR ), M Hz 800. 0

` Memo ry T im in g Settin g [Press Enter]

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Figure 10. FSB & Memory Config Menu

 SLI-Ready Memory

Use the Memory options. The options are:

¾ Disabled

¾ CPUOC 0% ¾ CPUOC 1% ¾ CPUOC 2% ¾ CPUOC 3%

¾ CPUOC 4%

¾ CPUOC 5% ¾ CPUOC MAX

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the SLI-Ready

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“CPUOC MAX” realizes the complete optimized

memory settings when SLI-Ready memory is

installed

Optimized memory settings by allowing

X% CPU overclocking

CP U ov ercloc ki ng may require manual

overvolting of the CPU to improve system

stability

Configuring the BIOS

When you select one of the CPUOC x% op tion s, the FSB - Memory

Clock Mode is set to Unlinked and cannot be changed until SLI- Ready Memory is set to Disable.

 FSB and M emory Clock Mode

Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the FSB and

Me mory Clo ck Mode op tion s. The opti ons ar e:

¾ Auto

This is the optimal setting since it sets the FSB and memory speeds automatically.

¾ Linked

When Link is selected,

FSB (QDR), MHz is changed to editable an d

the FSB speed can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is changed,

CPU Freq, MHz changes proportionally.

CPU Fr eq , MHz 2933.3 2933.3 CPU Mu lt iplier 11X 11X

FSB – Me mo ry C lock M od e [Linked]

FSB (Q DR ), M Hz [1067] 1066.7

Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1066.7 x ME M (D DR ), M Hz A ut o 800.6

A ctua l MEM (D DR ), M Hz 800. 0

¾ Unlinked

When Unlink is selected,

FSB (QDR), MHz and MEM (DDR), MHz

are ch an ged to edi table and th e FSB an d mem ory sp eeds can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is changed,

CPU Freq, MHz chan g e s

proportionally.

FSB – Memory Clock Mode [Linked]

FSB (Q DR ), M Hz [1067] 1066.7

Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1066.7 ME M (D DR), M Hz [1067] 800.6

A ctua l MEM (D DR ), M Hz 800. 0

 FSB (QDR), MHz

Use the frequency or type in a new value. Note that the

+ or – keys to scroll through new values for the CPU FSB

Actual FSB (QDR)

reflects the actual frequency that takes effect on a reboot.

 MEM (DDR), MHz

Use the

+ or – keys to scroll through new values for the memory frequency

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or type in a new value. Note that the Actual MEM (DDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes effect when the system reboots.

 Memory Timing Setting

Press

Enter to display the Memory Timing Setting menu. Use this menu to

set optimal timings or to manually enter timings.

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Memory T iming Setting

Para me ters Settings Current Value

Memo ry T im ing Se ttin g [Optimal]

x tCL (CAS Latency) Auto(5) 5 x tRDC Auto(7) 5

x tRP Auto(7) 5 x tRAS Auto(23) 18 x Co mm an d Per Cl oc k (C DM) Aut o( 2T) 1T

** Advanced Memory Settings **

x tRRD Auto(4) 3 x tRC Auto(28) 22

x tWR Auto(7) 5 x tWTR Auto(10) 9

x tREF Auto 6.1uS

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Select [Expert] to en te r timing s ma nual ly

¾ Optimal

Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to select Optimal. Op timal

prohibits you from manually setting any timing. All timing is set for optimal performance.

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¾ Expert

Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to select Expert. When Expert

is selected, all timing categories are enabled for manual input. Note that you should set the value to Optimal to u se the manufacturers’ recommended values.

Para me ters Settings Current Value

Memo ry T im ing Se ttin g [Expe rt ] tCL (CAS Latency) [Auto(5)] 5

tRDC [Auto(7)] 5 tRP [Auto(7)] 5

tRAS [Auto(23)] 18 Comm an d Per Cloc k (C DM) [Auto(2T)] 1T

** Advanced Memory Settings **

tRRD [Auto(4)] 3 tRC [Auto(28)] 22

tWR [Auto(7)] 5 tWTR [Auto(10)] 9

tREF [Auto] 6. 1u S

ª tCL: CAS# latency (options are 1 through 6). ª tRDC: RAS#-to-CAS# Delay for Read/Write commands to the

same bank (options are 1 through 7).

ª tRP: Row Precharge time. This is the Precharge-to-Active or Auto-

to-Refresh of the same bank (options are 1 through 7).

ª tRAS: This is the minimum RAS# active ti me (options are 1 through

31).

ª Command Per Clock: This is the command timing setting on a per

clock unit basis (options are 1T and 2T).

ª tRRD: RAS#-to-RAS# delay of different banks (options are 1

through 15).

ª tRC: RAS#-to -RAS# or auto refresh time of the same bank (options

are 1 through 31).

ª tWR: The Write recovery time (options are 2 through 7). ª tWTR: This is the minimum write-to-read delay with the same chip

selected (options are 1 through 10).

ª tREF: This is the DRAM refresh rate (options are Auto, 7.8uS, and

3.9uS).

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CPU Configuration

Select CPU Con fig urat ion from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press

Enter to display the CPU Configuration menu.

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CPU Conf igura tion

Limi t CP UID MaxV al [Disabled] x In te l Sp eedS te p D isab led

CPU Th er mal Cont ro l [Disabled]

C1E En ha nced H al t St ate [Enabled]

Exec ut e Disabl e Bi t [Enabled] Virt ua lizati on Tec hnol og y [Enabled]

CPU Co re 0 E nabl ed CPU Core 1 [Enabled]

x CP U Co re 2 Dis ab led x CP U Co re 3 Dis ab led

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Se t li nit CPUI D Ma xVal to 3, should be

“Disabled” for WinXP

Figure 11. CPU Configuration Me nu

 Limit CPUID MaxVal

Use this function to enable the set limit of the CPUID MaxVal to 3. Set to Disable for Win XP.

 CPU Thermal Control

Use this function to enable or disable TM1 and TM2 support. The options are:

¾ Disable

Disable support for TM1 and TM2.

¾ TM1 Only

The CPU is thermally throttled by cutting active processor clock cycles.

¾ TM2 Only

Thermal throttling is achieved by reducing the CPU multiplier and CPU core voltage.

Configuring the BIOS

¾ 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).

 Virtualization Technology

When this function is enabled, it allows a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.

 CPU Core 1

This function allows you to enable or disable CPU Core.

System Voltages

Select System Vol ta ges from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press

Enter to display the System Voltages menu.

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System V oltag es

Para me ters Settings Current Value CPU Co re [Auto] 1.28

CPU Lo ad L in e Rate ( mV /A) [1.0]

CPU FS B [Auto] 1.2V

Memo ry [Auto] 1.85V nFor ce SPP [Auto] 1.20V

nFor ce MCP [Auto] 1.500V HT nFo rce SP P <-> MC P [Auto] 1.20V

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Vo lt age leve l fo r CPU Core (CPU VID)

Figure 12. System Voltages Menu

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 CPU Core

Use the select

 CPU Load Line Rate (mV/A)

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages or

[Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU Core.

This function defines the output of the CPU drops at a rate of 0.8 or 1.0 mV/A. Use the

 CPU FSB

Page Up and Page Down keys to select either setting.

This function defines the voltage level for the CPU FSB I/O (CPU VTT). Use the

1.5V) or select

 Memory

Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage (1.3V, 1.4V or

[Auto] to automatically set the voltage.

This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Use the

Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto] to automatically set the

voltage.

 nForce SPP

This function defines the core voltage level for the NVIDIA nForce SPP chip. Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage (1.25V,

1.30V, 1.35V, 1.40V, 1.45V, 1.50V, or 1.55V) or select automatically set the voltage.

 nForce M CP

This function defines the core voltage level for the NVIDIA nForce MCP chip. Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage (1.525V,

1.550V, 1.575V, 1.600V, 1.625V, 1.650V, 1.675V, 1.700V, 1.725V. or 1.750) or select

 HT nForce SPP<

[Auto] to automatically set the voltage.

>MCP

This function defines the voltage level for the HyperTransport interface between the NVIDIA nForce SPP and MCP chips. Use the

Page Down keys to select a voltage (1.25V, 1.30V, 1.35V, 1.40V, 1.45V,

1.50V, or 1.55V) or select

[Auto] to automatically set the voltage.

Page Up and

[Auto] to

Page Up and

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NVMEM Memory Test

This function defines whether you run the NVIDIA memory testing module during POST. The options are Fast, Medi um , Slow, and Disabl e.

PCI Clocks

This function allows you to enable the PCI clocks or select [Auto] to have the PCI clocks automatically enabled/disabled.

Load Timing/Voltage Set

This function loads the system voltages and timing settings that were defined in the System Voltages m enu. You can set up to four profile settings u sing the

Save timing/voltage set function.

There are four profile options that can be loaded. The default setting is f or all setti n gs . Pr es s

Load timing/voltage set

Press Enter to Exit ..... [ ]

Select Profile 1 ..... [ ]

Select Profile 2 ..... [ ]

Select Profile 3 ..... [ ]

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Enter to see the options.

Auto

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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

Save timing/voltage set

Press Enter to Exit ..... [ ]

Select Profile 1 ..... [ ]

Select Profile 2 ..... [ ]

Select Profile 3 ..... [ ]

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Auto for all settings. Press Enter to see the options.

System BIOS Cacheable

This function allows you to enable or disable caching the system BIOS.

HPET Function

This function allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Even Timer (HPET). When

Enabled, HPET is used as the timing hardware for multimedia

and other tim e-sensitive appl ic ation. When HPET i s timer is used.

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.

LinkBoost

The LinkBoost® function enables or disables the NVIDIA LinkBoost technology, which guarantees higher clocks with certified GPUs.

Disabled, the APIC

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Integrated Peripherals Menu

Select Integra ted Per ipherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press

Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.

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Integrat ed Pe ripherals

` IDE Fu nc tion S et up [Press Enter] ` RAID Config [Press Enter] ` USB Co nf ig [Press Enter] ` MAC Co nf ig [Press Enter]

IEEE1394 controller [Auto] HD A ud io [Auto]

IDE HD D Bl ock Mode [Enabled] Onbo ar d FDC Cont ro ller [Enabled]

Onbo ar d Serial Por t 1 [3FB/IRQ4]

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Figure 13. Integrated Peripherals Menu

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IDE Function Setup

Press Enter to display the IDE Function Setup menu.

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Prim ar y Master P IO [Auto]

Prim ar y Slave PI O [Auto] Prim ar y Master U DM A [Auto]

Prim ar y Slave UD MA [Auto] IDE DM A tr ansfer acc ess [Enabled]

Serial-ATA Controller [All Enabled] IDE Pr ef etch M od e [Enabled]

 OnChip ID E Channel0

Use this function to enable or disable the onchip IDE

Channel0. When disabled, the Primary Master/Slave

fu nc tion s are changed to

Auto and cannot be

changed.

 Primary M aster/Slave PIO

When

OnChip IDE Channel0 is set to [Enabled], you can select a

mode for the primary Master and Slave PIO. Select from through

 Primary M aster/Slave U DM A

When

Mode 4.

OnChip IDE Channel0 is set to [Enabled], you can disable the

primar y Master and Slave UDMA o r set it to

 IDE DMA transfer access

Use this function to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access.

 Serial-ATA Controller

This function allows you to enable specific SATA controllers, enable all controllers, or disable all controllers. The options available are

[SATA-0+1], [Enable All], and [Disabled].

 IDE Prefetch Mode

Use this function to enable or disable the

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Disabled]

x Primary Master PIO Auto x Primary Slave PIO Auto

x Primary Master UDMA Auto x Primary Slave UDMA Auto

IDE DM A tr ansfer acc ess [Enabled] Serial-ATA Controller [ A ll Ena bl ed]

IDE Pr ef etch M od e [Enabled]

IDE Prefetch mode.

Auto, or Mode 1

[Auto].

[SATA-0],

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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

Use this function to enable or disable RAID. When

RAID is set to [Disab led ], all SATA functions are changed to Disabled an d

cannot be changed.

 SATA x Primary/Secondary

When

RAID Enable is set to [Enabled], you can enable or disable the

var iou s SATA fu ncti ons.

RAID Enable [Disabled]

x SATA 0 Primary RAID Disabled x SAT A 0 Seco nd ar y RA ID D is able d

x SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled x SAT A 1 Seco nd ar y RA ID D is able d

x SATA 2 Primary RAID Disabled x SAT A 2 Seco nd ar y RA ID D is able d

USB Config

Press Enter to display the USB Config menu.

OnCh ip U SB [Enabled] USB Ke yb oard S up po rt [Disabled]

USB Mo us e Suppor t [Disabled]

 OnChip USB

Use this function to enable specific versions of the USB

OnCh ip U SB [Disabled]

x USB Keyboard Support Enabled x USB Mouse Support Enabled

or disable the onchip USB. When the onchip USB is set to

support functions are set to can be selected are

 USB Keyboard/Mouse Support

[V1.1+V2.0] or [V1.1].

[Disabled], the keyboard and mouse

Enabled and cannot be changed. Versions that

Use these function to enable or disable the onchip WSB support of the keyboard and/or mouse.

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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 disable their functions.

IEEE1394 controller

Thi s fun ction o n the Integr ated Peri pher als me nu al lows you to enable o r disable the IEEE1394 (Firewire) interface.

HD Audio

Thi s fun ction o n the Integr ated Peri pher als me nu al lows you to enable o r di sab le the h ard disk aud io fu nction .

Auto or

IDE HDD Block Mode

Using this function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows your IDE hard drive needs to support block mode. Select the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.

Select

[Disabled] if your drive does not support block mode.

Onboard FDC Controller

Thi s fun ction o n the Integr ated Peri pher als me nu al lows you to enable o r disable the onboard FDC controller function.

Onboard Serial Port 1

This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to select the onboard serial port 1 function. Options are

[3E8/IRQ4], [Auto], and [Disabled].

[Enabled] to automatically detect

[3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3],

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Power Management Setup Menu

Select Power M ana geme nt Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press

Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu.

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Power Ma nagem ent Setup

ACPI function [Enabled] APCI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

Soft -O ff b y PBTN [Instant-Off] WOL( PM E#) From Sof t-Of f [Disabled]

Powe r- on b y Alar m [Disabled]

x Day of Mo nth Al arm 0 x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

POWER ON Function [BUTTON ONLY]

x KB Power ON Password Enter x Hot Key Power On Ctrl-F1

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Figure 14. Power Management Setup Menu

ACPI Function

This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function.

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ACPI Suspend Type

This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to select an ACPI Suspend Type. Types to select from are

[S3(STR)].

[S1&S3], [S1(POS)], and

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Soft-Off by PBNT

This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to set SoftOff by PBNT to

[Instant-Off] or [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.

Power On by Alarm

This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the Power-on by alarm function. Set to

on by alar m. When set to

[Enable], you can manually put in the day of the

month and the tim e of th e alarm .

Powe r- on b y Alarm [Disabled] Day of Month Alarm [ 0]

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]

To enter a d ay or time, use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through

num ber s or en ter the num ber usin g the keyb oard numb er or the

[Disable] to pr e ven t p owe r -

+ and – keys.

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] is selec ted, the KB Power ON Password fu ncti on is

enable d so that you must enter a password.

POWER ON Function [Password] KB P ow er ON Pa sswo rd [Enter]

x Hot Key Power On Ctr

-F1

Configuring the BIOS

 Hot Key Power On

When

[Hot Key] is selected, the Hot key Power On function is

enabled so that you must select a keyboard key as the hot key. To select a hot key use

Ctrl+F1 though Ctrl+F12 .

POWER ON Function [Hot key]

x KB Power ON Password Enter

Hot Ke y Po wer On [Ctrl-F1]

 Mouse Left  Mouse Right  Any Key

PnP/PCI Configuration Menu

Select PnP/PCI Co nfig uration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press

Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu.

Phoenix – Awa rdBIOS CMOS Setup Util ity

Init Display First [PCI Slot] Rese t Co nfigur at ion Da ta [Disabled]

Reso ur ces Cont ro lled B y [Auto(ESCD)]

x IRQ Resources Press Enter

** PCI Express relative items **

Maxi mu m Payloa d Si ze [4096]



:Move Enter :Selec t +/-/PU/P D:Value F1 0:Sav e ESC :Exit F1:Genera l Help

F5: Prev ious Values F7:Defa ults

PnP/PCI Confi gurati on

Item Help

Main Level `

Figure 15. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu

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Q Resources

[Press

er]

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] and [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. Set this to

[Enabled] if you have installed a new add-on and the

system reconfiguration has caused a serious conflict that prevents the OS from booting. The default setting is

[Disabled].

Resources Controlled By

This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible

devices or if you can manually select IRQ, DMA, and memory base address fields. Select these fields. If you select

Resources is enabled for in put.

[Auto(ESCD)] if you want the BIOS to automatically populate

[Manual] so you can assign the resources, IRQ

Reso ur ces Cont ro lled By [Auto( ES CD)]

x IRQ Re sourc es Pr ess E nter

Reso ur ces Cont ro lled By [Manua l)] IR

Configuring the BIOS

IRQ Resources

To enable this field for input, set Resources Controlled By to

[Manual]. With this field enabled, press Enter to see options.

IRQ-5 assi gned to [PC I D evice ] IRQ- 9 assigne d to [Reser ve d] IRQ- 10 assigne d to [PCI D ev ice] IRQ- 11 assigne d to [PCI D ev ice] IRQ- 14 assigne d to [PCI D ev ice]

IRQ- 15 assigne d to [PCI D ev ice]

Use Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT Bus specification. Use PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the plug-and-play standard, whether designed for PCI or ISA Bus architecture.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to enable or disable the Palette Snoop function.

Maximum Payload Size

This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size (in bytes) for the PCI Express devices. Use the

Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll throu gh sizes or enter the number using

the keyboard numbers or use the sizes.

+ and – keys to go up and down the list of

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System Monitor Menu

Select System Mon it or from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the System Monitor menu.

Phoenix – Awa rdBIOS CMOS Setup Util ity

` Dyna mi c Fan Co ntrol [Press Enter]

CPU 47ºC/ 117ºF Board 51ºC/ 124ºF

MCP 45ºC/ 113ºF

CPU Co re 1.2 8V CPU FSB 1.19V

Memory 1.81V +3.3V 3.16V

+3.3 V Du al 3 /16V +12V 11.9 2V

+5V 4.99V +Vbat 3.00V

CPU Fa n Sp eed 4 2 72 R PM MCP Fa n Sp eed 4 8 91 R PM

SPP Fa n Sp eed 0 R PM Mem Fa n Sp eed 0 R PM

Sys Fa n Sp eed 0 R PM

System M onito r

Item Help

Main Level `



:Move Enter :Selec t +/-/PU/P D:Value F1 0:Sav e ESC :Exit F1:Genera l Help

F5: Prev ious Values F7:Defa ults

Figure 16. System Monitor Menu

All of the values shown in Blue are dy n ami c and chan ge as the speed and voltages of the various components change with system usage.

Configuring the BIOS

Dynamic Fan Control

Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu.

CP U Fa n Spee d Cont rol [ If t em p > 70ºC , Set Fa n Spee d 100%

If t em p < 30ºC , Set Fa n Spee d 0%

x Manual Fan Speed, % 100

Ch as sis Fa n Spee d Cont ro l [Manu al ]

x If temp > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% x If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 0%

Manual Fan Speed, % [100]

MC P Fa n Spee d Cont rol, % [100] SP P Fa n Spee d Cont rol, % [100]

Me m Fa n Spee d Cont rol, % [100]

artF an ]

Use this menu to control the speed of the various fans on the motherboard. Set CPU and Chassis fan speed to

[SmartFan] when you want the speed of the

fans automatically controlled based on temperature. To set the fan speed to a constant rate, select

[Manual] and then enter the speed from 0% to 100%.

Set the desired speed for the MCP, SPP, and m emory fans from 0% to 100%. The system defaults to 100%.

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Software Installation

Note : It is important to remember that before ins talling the driv er CD that is shipped

in the kit, y ou need to load your operat ing system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vis ta-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  NVIDIA nTu ne

 Adobe Acrobat Reader  NV ID I A Me di aSh i el d RAID Man age r

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Windows XP Drivers Install

Note : When installing the graphic s driv ers, the resolution defaults to t he lowest

setting (typically 800 x 600), mak ing your display very large. Adjust accordingly.

1. Insert the installation CD for the graphics drivers included in the kit.

Note : If you have m ultiple graphics c ards installed, y ou will be asked mult iple times

f or all events once the drivers are installed.

2. Run setup.exe.

Depending on your system setup, the install disk may automatically run the

setp.exe. If it does not run, go to My Computer and click on the CD

install to open.

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)

Figure 17. NVIDIA Control Panel, Select a Category

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NVIDIA Monitor

The NVIDIA Moni tor appli catio n can be used at any time wi th an y appli c ations to view the real-time status of various system components. To display the

NVIDIA Monitor, select

Monitor

. This display shows the performance (usage) of the CPU, disk, memory,

and ne tw ork. It al so moni tors the Bu s sp eeds and voltages.

Star t ¾All Programs¾NVIDIA Corporat ion¾NVIDIA

To view temperatures and fans, click the

button.

U sing NV IDIA S oftware

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.

Overclock your system for the highest performance, or underclock it for a nearly silent operation. All changes are performed within the Microsoft

Windows interface, enabling full functionality without the need to make changes in the BIOS and reboot your system.

Use the following procedure to access nTune:

1. From the desktop, select

Corporation

2. Select

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