Corp. Computer Hardware User Manual
NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet........................................................................4
NVIDIA FirstPacket
TM
technology ......................................................................4
TCP/IP Acceleration........................................................................................4
High Definition Audio (HDA) ............................................................................4
USB 2.0 ........................................................................................................4
Motherboard Specifications ..................................................................................5
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 7
Unpacking............................................................................................................7
Equipment ..........................................................................................................7
BFG NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard ........................................................8
Hardware Installation 11
Safety Instructions..............................................................................................11
Preparing the Motherboard ................................................................................12
Installing the CPU ........................................................................................12
Installing the CPU Fan ..................................................................................13
Installing Memory DIMMs ............................................................................13
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................14
Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................14
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis....................................................14
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ............................................................15
Power Connections ......................................................................................16
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1)......................................................................16
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2) ................................................................17
Auxiliary Power for Graphics (PWR3) ......................................................17
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives ..................................................................18
Connecting Serial ATA Cables ......................................................................18
Connecting Internal Headers ........................................................................18
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Installing and Configuring the BFG NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard