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EVGA 122-YW-E173 User Manual

User’s Guide
EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard
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Front Panel Header ......................................................................................... 16
USB Headers .................................................................................................. 17
Audio ............................................................................................................... 18
PC Speaker Connector ................................................................................... 18
PCI Slots ......................................................................................................... 21
PCI Express x1 Slots ...................................................................................... 21
PCI Express x16 Slots .................................................................................... 21
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Onboard Buttons .................................................................................................... 22
Clear CMOS Button ........................................................................................ 22
RESET and POWER Button ............................................................................ 22
Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators .................................................. 23
Post Port Debug LED ..................................................................................... 23
LED Status Indicators ..................................................................................... 23
Configuring the BIOS ................................................................................................. 24
Enter BIOS Setup ................................................................................................... 25
Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 25
Standard CMOS Features Menu ............................................................................ 28
Table of Contents
User Guide .................................................................................................................... i
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard ......................................................................... i
Before You Begin… .................................................................................................. viii
Parts NOT in the Kit ................................................................................................ viii
Intentions of the Kit................................................................................................. viii
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard ........................................................................ 1
Motherboard Specifications ..................................................................................... 1
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ............................................................................ 3
Unpacking ................................................................................................................. 3
Equipment ................................................................................................................. 3
NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard ...................................................................... 4
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 7
Preparing the Motherboard ...................................................................................... 8
Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................... 10
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches .............................................................. 11
24-pin ATX Power (PW1) ................................................................................ 13
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PW2) ........................................................................... 14
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Advanced BIOS Features ....................................................................................... 33
Advanced Chipset Features Menu ......................................................................... 38
Integrated Peripherals Menu .................................................................................. 39
Power Management Setup Menu ........................................................................... 43
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PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ................................................................................. 46
Init Display First .................................................................................................. 46
Reset Configuration Data ................................................................................... 47
PC Health Status Menu .......................................................................................... 49
Frequency/Voltage Control Menu .......................................................................... 51
CPU Clock Ratio Unlock .................................................................................... 51
LDT Frequency ................................................................................................... 51
PCIe Frequency .............................................................................................. 52
Current CPU Freq, MHz ................................................................................. 53
FSB - Memory Clock Mode ............................................................................ 53
Memory Timing Setting .................................................................................. 55
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Installing Drivers and Software ................................................................................ 60
Windows XP Drivers Install ..................................................................................... 60
EVGA Gloassary of Terms ......................................................................................... 61
Appendix A. POST Codes ......................................................................................... 63
List of Figures
Figure 1. NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard Layout ........................................... 5
Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors ............................................................... 6
Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors ....................................................................... 12
Figure 4. PWR1 Motherboard Connector ............................................................... 13
Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu ..................................................... 26
Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu ............................................................. 28
Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu .............................................................. 33
Figure 8. CPU Feature Menu .................................................................................. 34
Figure 9. Integrated Peripherals Menu ................................................................... 39
Figure 10. Power Management Setup Menu ........................................................ 43
Figure 11. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu .............................................................. 46
Figure 12. PC Health Status ................................................................................. 49
Figure 13. Frequency/Voltage Control .................................................................. 51
Figure 14. FSB & Memory Config Menu ............................................................... 53
Figure 15. System Voltages Menu ........................................................................ 57
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Parts NOT in the Kit
This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA nForce® 750i SLI motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional.
Intel microprocessor System Memory Cooling fan for the microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply
EVGA assumes you have purchased all necessary parts needed to allow for proper system functionality.
Before You Begin…
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Intentions of the Kit
This kit provides you with the motherboard and all connecting cables necessary to install the motherboard into a PC case. If you are building a PC, you will use most of the cables provided in the kit. If however, you are replacing a motherboard, you will not need many of the cables.
When replacing a motherboard in a PC case, it is highly recommended to reinstall the operating system even though the current drives may already have an operating system.
EVGA nForce 750i SLI
Thank you for buying the EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard: This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand. When combined with two SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for enhanced system performance.
Motherboard Specifications
Size
ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch
Microprocessor support
Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE, Pentium D, Pentium
Operating systems:
Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
Contains NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI MCP and SPP System Memory support
Supports dual channel JEDEC DDR2-800. Supports up to 8 GBs of DDR2 memory.
Eight USB 2.0 Ports
¾ Supports hot plug ¾ Eight USB 2.0 ports (six rear panel ports, one onboard usb header) ¾ Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode ¾ Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
Onboard Serial ATA II
¾ 300MBps data transfer rate ¾ Four Serial ATA II connectors ¾ NVIDIA Media Shield RAID with support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID
5, and JBOD
¾ Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
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Onboard LAN
¾ LAN interface built-in onboard ¾ Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
Onboard Audio
¾ Azalia High-Definition audio ¾ Supports 8-channel audio ¾ Supports S/PDIF output ¾ Supports Jack-Sensing function
Dual PCI Express x16 Support
¾ 2 x16 PCI Express 2.0 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 Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to
disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)
Expansion Slots
¾ Two PCI slots ¾ One PCI Express x1 slot ¾ Two PCI Express x16 Graphics slots
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Unpacking
The EVGA nForce 750i SLI motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a new chassis. If you are replacing a motherboard, you may not need many of these cables.
All parts shipped in this kit are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts.
Equipment
Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
The following equipment is included in the EVGA nForce 750i SLI motherboard box. (Accessories may vary between models, see product package)
EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard
This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI SPP and MCP and is SLI-ready.
1 – Visual Guide Helps to visually guide you through the hardware installation of the motherboard.
1 - 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.
1 - Floppy Cable Used to attach a floppy drive to the motherboard.
1 - 2-Port SATA Power Cable Allows a Molex power connecto r to adapt to a SATA p o wer connector
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2 - SATA Signal Cable
Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one connects a single drive to the motherboard
1 - IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable
Passes data between the IDE connection on both the Motherboard and IDE device.
1 – 2-Way SLI Bridge
Allows for a 2-Way SLI setup with compatible NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Cards.
1 – Driver Installation CD
Contains drivers and software needed to setup the motherboard.
EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard
The EVGA nForce 750i SLI motherboard with the NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI SPP and MCP processor is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors.
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1. CPU Socket 11. Diagnostic Code Display 21. PCI Slots
2. NVIDIA SPP with Heatsink and Fan 12. IDE Connector 22. PCI Express x16 Slots
3. CPU Fan Connector 13. USB Headers 23. Front panel Audio Connector
4. AUX Fan Connector 14. Motherboard Battery 24. PCI Express x1 Slot
5. System Memory (DIMM) Slots for DDR2 15. AUX Fan Connector 25. Backpanel Connectors (Figure 2)
6. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 16. PC Speaker Connector 26. 8-pin ATX_12V Power connector
7. FDD Connector 17. Clear CMOS Button 27. SPDIF Connector
8. NVIDIA MCP with Heatsink and Fan 18. Power Button
9. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors 19. Reset Button
10. Front Panel Connector 20. Serial Connector
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Figure 1. NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard Layout
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Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
2. USB 2.0 Ports (Six)
3. Coaxial SPDIF Output
4. Optical SPDIF Output
Activity LED Status Description
Off No data transmission
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6. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange Center/Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Grey
Blinking (Green) Data transmission
Speed/Link LED Status Description
Yellow 1000 Mbps data rate Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
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Hardware Installation
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
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
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins within the socket. 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.
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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
Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while
you close and engage the socket lever.
Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instructions that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly.
Align notches with
notches on the CPU
Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. It is recommended to secure the motherboard first before making all connections.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.
Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers to
lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with 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. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the motherboard using a minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
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3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
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 (
Internal Headers
¾ Front panel ¾ USB Headers ¾ Audio ¾ Speaker ¾ COM
FDD IDE Serial ATA II Chassis Fans Expansion slots CMOS jumper settings
See Figure 1 on page 5 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.
PWR1)
PWR2)
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Power Connections
To support 2-way SLI, this motherboard has the following specific minimum power supply requirements:
An SLI-Certified power supply. 6-pin and/or 8-pin PCI-E power connectors configured in either of the following
configurations (see Figure 3):
¾ Two 6-pin (3x2) and two 8-pin (4x2) PCI-E power connectors
Four 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E power connectors
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Two 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E power connectors
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8-pin (4x2) PCI-E Connector 6-pin (3x2) PCI-E connector
Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors
Make sure you have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you will be installing. To determine what power requirements are for your specific configuration or a certified power supply vendor, refer to
www.slizone.com.
24-pin ATX 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. This connector is notched, do not force in.
PWR1 connector
Plug power cable from system
Board edge
power supply to PWR1
Figure 4. PWR1 Motherboard Connector
Table 1. PWR1 Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal
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1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V
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3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_ON 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND
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7 GND 19 GND 8 PWROK 20 RSVD 9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.3V 24 GND
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8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2)
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. This connector is notched, do not force in.
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives
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GND
12V
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Card Edge
IDE Connector
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 drive’s documentation for the jumper settings.
If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer protocol are
attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive.
Connecting Serial ATA Cables
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices. 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.
SATA 1 (bottom) SATA 2 (top)
SATA 3 (bottom) SATA 4 (top)
Connect the locking cable end to the motherboard connector. Connect the end without the lock to the drive.
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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: (see Table 2 for pin definitions)
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.
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Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the
PWRSW
connectors to the corresponding pins.
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button on the front panel turns the system on and 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 disk drives.
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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