User Guide XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Installation and Configuration
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Table of Contents Before You Begin… ...................................................................................... xi Parts NOT in the Kit.......................................................................................... xi Intentions of the Kit ....................................................................................... xiii Introduction ..................................................................................................1 Features ..................................
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard USB 2.0.........................................................................................................4 Motherboard Specifications ................................................................................5 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...............................................................7 Unpacking.........................................................................................................
PCI Slots .................................................................................................23 PCI Express x1 Slot ..................................................................................24 PCI Express x16 Slots...............................................................................24 Jumper Settings ..............................................................................................24 Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS .....................................................
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features ..............................................................................38 System Clocks .............................................................................................39 Frequency Settings ..................................................................................40 HT Multiplier ............................................................................................
Power On by Alarm......................................................................................56 POWER ON Function ....................................................................................56 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu ............................................................................57 Init Display First ..........................................................................................58 Reset Configuration Data ..........................................................
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Automatic Tuning ........................................................................................76 Management ...............................................................................................78 View System Information..........................................................................78 Adjust Custom Rules ................................................................................80 System Stability .........
List of Figures Figure 1. XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Layout...........................................9 Figure 2. Chassis Backpanel Connectors ...........................................................10 Figure 3. PWR1 Motherboard Connector...........................................................16 Figure 4. Expansion Slots ................................................................................23 Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu .......................................
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Figure 23. View System Information (nTune)..................................................78 Figure 24. Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) ........................................................80 Figure 25. Perform Stability Test ....................................................................81 Figure 26. Storage Control Panel Categories (MediaShield) ..............................82 Figure 27.
Before You Begin… Inside the 650i Ultra Installation CD The following tools are in the 650i Ultra Installation CD: Motherboard Drivers for: Windows XP Windows XP 64-bit Windows Vista Windows Vista 64-bit Onboard Audio Drivers Windows XP Windows XP 64-bit Windows Vista Windows Vista 64-bit Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 Raid Setup Floppy Disk Creator Windows XP Windows XP 64-bit NVIDIA Software NVIDIA MediaShield Storage NVIDIA nTune 5.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new XFX nForce® 650i Ultra 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, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Dual, Pentium Cooling fan for the microprocessor System memory support: Supports dual channel DDR2 533/667/800.
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 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 cabinet, you will need to reinstall an operating system even though the current drives have an operating system.
Introduction Thank you for buying the XFX nForce® 650i Ultra Motherboard. This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand. Features Ultimate 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 650i Ultra MCPs were designed for overclocking. Guaranteed FSB speeds Reach FSB speeds of 1333MHz with a CPU that supports this specification.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard NVIDIA nTune Utility NVIDIA nTune™ is a Windows-based utility that has added access to more settings. Adjust CPU and memory speeds without rebooting. You can also access most BIOS settings from inside Windows without having to go into the BIOS. Save and automatically load profiles for each application you run.
Introduction 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard High Definition Audio (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 USB 2.0 is standard plug-and-play interface that provides easy-to-use connectivity for USB devices.
Introduction 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 Dual, Pentium Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra MCP and SPP System Memory support Supports dual channel JEDEC DDR2-800. Supports up to 8 GBs DDR2 memories. USB 2.0 Ports Supports hot plug Eight USB 2.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard PCI Express x16 Support Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off) Expansion Slots Three PCI slots Two PCI Express x1 slot One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot 6
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The XFX nForce 650i Ultra 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. 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard SATA Signal Cable (Qty Two) Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one connects a single drive to the motherboard IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard The XFX nForce 650i Ultra motherboard with the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra SPP and MCP processors is a PCI Express motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Unpacking and Parts Description 16 15 19 15 15 18 17 17 20 14 1 2 13 3 12 11 4 10 9 8 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. CPU Socket NVIDIA SPP CPU fan connector DDR DIMM slots 0 - 3 24-pin ATX power connector IDE connector NVIDIA MCP Figure 1. 5 8. Serial-ATA connectors 9. Front panel connector 10. Floppy drive connector 11. System fan connector 12. Motherboard battery 13. USB headers 14. Serial connector 15. PCI slots 16. Front Panel Audio connector 17. PCI Express x1 slot 18.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 1 4 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 3 PS/2 Mouse Port PS/2 Keyboard Port USB 2.0 ports (two) Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status. • Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity • Yellow and Green/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity • Green/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/Link/Activity 5. USB 2.0 6. Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black Grey Figure 2.
Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory. You 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.
Hardware 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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. 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.
Hardware Installation 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 24-pin ATX power (PWR1) 8-pin ATX 12V power (PWR2) Internal Headers Front panel USB Headers Audio COM FDD IDE Serial ATA II Chassis Fans Rear panel USB 2.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Power Connections This motherboard requires an ATX power supply. Make sure you have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you will be installing. To determine what you power requirements are for your specific configuration, 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.
Hardware Installation 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. Backpanel connector edge. 5 1 12V GND 8 4 Connect a four-pin power plug to pins 3, 4, 7, and 8. 5 1 It is 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 3, 4, 7, and 8 as shown.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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 four serial ATA connectors on the motherboard that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.
Hardware Installation 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Table 2.
Hardware Installation USB Headers This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Fan Connections There are two fan connections, the system fan and the CPU fan. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the System Monitor section of the CMOS Setup. Both fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode. System fan connector CPU fan connector Fan Connector 3 2 1 GND +12V SENSE Note that the CPU fan cable can be CPU Fan Connector either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector.
Hardware Installation Expansion Slots The XFX nForce 650i Ultra motherboard contains six expansion slots, one PCI Express slot and three PCI slots. For a full list of PCI Express x16 graphics card supported by this motherboard, go to www.xfxforce.com. 1 1 1 2 3 2 1 – PCI slots 2 – x1 PCIe slots 4 – Primary PCIe x16 slot (GPU1) Figure 4.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard PCI Express x1 Slot There are two PCI Express x1 slots that are 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 There is one PCI Express x16 slot that is reserved for a graphics or video card. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent).
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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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. Power on the computer, 2. Press the Del key when the following message briefly displays at the bottom of the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST). Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter Setup.
Configuring the BIOS Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features System Monitor Advanced BIOS Features Load Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving PnP/PCI Configurations Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup : Select Item Time, Date, Hard Disk Type.., Figure 5.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Defaults Load default system settings. 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. Exit Without Saving Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.
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 Page Up 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 Esc. The information shown in Item Help corresponds to the option highlighted.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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 : minute : second.
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] and change Access Mode to [CHS], you can then enter the number of cylinders, heads, Precomp, landing zone, and sector.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Drive A The Drive A option allows you to select the kind of FDD to install. Options are: Drive A Halt On [1.44, 3.5 in.] [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. 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. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
Configuring the BIOS All, But Diskette The system boot does not stop for a diskette error but will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but will stop for all other errors. Memory These settings are display-only values that are determined by the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test).
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use the Page Up 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 Esc. Note: The options that have associated sub-menus are designated by a , which precedes the option.
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 – keys to move the device priority up or down in the list. To go back to the previous menu, press Esc. 1. Floppy Disks Hard Disk Boot Priority Use this option to select the priority for HDD startup.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Quick Power On Self Test Enabling this option allows the system to skip certain test while booting, which reduces the time needed to boot the system. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to toggle between Enable and Disable. First/Second/Third Boot Device Use this option to set the priority sequence of the devices booted at power on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu.
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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu.
Configuring the BIOS System Clocks Select System Clocks from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter to display the System Clocks menu. From this menu, you are able 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.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Frequency Settings 40 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 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 choose.
Configuring the BIOS HT Multiplier nForce SPP — —> nForce MCP Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the HT multiplier options and set the link speed from the SPP chip to the MCP chip. Values are [1 x] through [5 x]. nForce MCP <— — nForce SPP Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the HT multiplier options and set the link speed from the MCP chip to the SPP chip. Values are [1 x] through [5 x].
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter to display the FSB & Memory Config menu. This menu provides the means to set FSB and memory timing. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config Parameters Settings Current Value CPU Freq, MHz 2933.3 2933.3 CPU Multiplier 11X 11X FSB – Memory Clock Mode [Auto] x FSB (QDR), MHz Auto 1066.7 Actual FSB (QDR), MHz 1066.
Configuring the BIOS FSB and Memory Clock Mode Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the FSB and Memory Clock Mode options. The options are: Auto This is the optimal setting since it sets the FSB and memory speeds automatically. Linked When Link is selected, FSB (QDR), MHz is changed to editable and the FSB speed can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is changed, CPU Freq, MHz changes proportionally. CPU Freq, MHz 2933.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Memory Timing Setting Press Enter to display the Memory Timing Setting menu. Use this menu to set optimal timings or to manually enter timings.
Configuring the BIOS 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 use the manufacturers’ recommended values.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard CPU Configuration Select CPU Configuration from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter to display the CPU Configuration menu.
Configuring the BIOS 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).
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard CPU Core Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatically set the voltage level for the CPU Core. Memory This function defines the voltage level for the DRAM. Use the Page Up and 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.
Configuring the BIOS Load timing/voltage set Press Enter to Select Profile Select Profile Select Profile :Move Exit 1 2 3 ..... ..... ..... .....
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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 Auto for all settings. Press Enter to see the options. Save timing/voltage set Press Enter to Select Profile Select Profile Select Profile :Move Exit 1 2 3 ..... ..... ..... .....
Configuring the BIOS Integrated Peripherals Menu Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals IDE Function Setup RAID Config USB Config MAC Config IEEE1394 controller HD Audio IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 :Move Figure 13.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard IDE Function Setup Press Enter to display the IDE Function Setup menu.
Configuring the BIOS RAID Config Press Enter to display the RAID Config menu. RAID SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Enable 0 Primary 0 Secondary 1 Primary 1 Secondary 2 Primary 2 Secondary RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] RAID Enable RAID Enable [Disabled] x SATA 0 Primary RAID Disabled Use this function to enable or x SATA 0 Secondary RAID Disabled disable RAID.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard MAC Config Press Enter to display the MAC Config menu. MAC0 LAN MAC1 LAN [Enabled] [Disabled] MACx LAN Use these functions to set the MAC0 and/or MAC1 LANs to Auto or disable their functions. HD Audio This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu allows you to enable or disable the hard disk audio function.
Configuring the BIOS Power Management Setup Menu Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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 [Disable] to prevent poweron by alarm.
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. x POWER ON Function KB Power ON Password Hot Key Power On [Hot key] Enter [Ctrl-F1] Mouse Left Mouse Right Any Key PnP/PCI Configuration Menu Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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.
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 IRQ-9 IRQ-10 IRQ-11 IRQ-14 IRQ-15 assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned to to to to to to [PCI Device] [Reserved] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Use Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT Bus specification.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard System Monitor Menu Select System Monitor from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the System Monitor menu. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Monitor Dynamic Fan Control CPU CPU Core CPU FSB Memory +3.3V +3.3V Dual +12V +5V +Vbat 1.28V 1.19V 1.81V 3.16V 3/16V 11.92V 4.99V 3.00V CPU Fan Speed Aux Fan Speed nForce Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Fan2 Speed :Move Figure 16.
Configuring the BIOS Dynamic Fan Control Press Enter to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu. x CPU Fan Speed Control [SmartFan] If temp > 70ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 0% Manual Fan Speed, % 100 AUX Fan Speed Control, % [100] nForce Fan Speed Control, % [100] Chassis Fan Speed Control, % [100] Use this menu to control the speed of the various fans on the motherboard.
Software Installation Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable. The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional NVIDIA software. The CD that has been shipped with your XFX motherboard contains the following software and drivers: NVIDIA nForce drivers RealTek Audio drivers Microsoft DirectX 9.
Configuring the BIOS Windows XP Drivers Install Note: When installing the graphics drivers, the resolution defaults to the lowest setting (typically 800 x 600), making your display very large. Adjust accordingly. 1. Insert the XFX nForce 650i Ultra installation CD for the graphics drivers included in the kit. Note: If you have multiple graphics cards installed, you will be asked multiple times for all events once the drivers are installed. 2. Run setup.exe.
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) Networking (NVIDIA FirstPacket) System Update Figure 17.
Using NVIDIA Software NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application can be used at any time with any applications to view the real-time status of various system components. To display the NVIDIA Monitor, select Start All Programs NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Monitor. This display shows the performance (usage) of the CPU, disk, memory, and network. It also monitors the Bus speeds and voltages. To view temperatures and fans, click the button.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard 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.
Using NVIDIA Software Management View system information Adjust custom rules Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to the BIOS. Adjust Motherboard Settings The controls in the Adjust Motherboard Settings screen let you adjust the performance of the system clocks, system voltages, memory controller timings, and system fans.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Figure 19. Adjust Motherboard Settings (nTune) CAUTION: Increasing the voltage or the clock speed of a component may void its warranty due to exceeding recommended specifications. NVIDIA and the board manufacturer are not responsible for damage that may occur when component tolerances are exceeded.
Using NVIDIA Software System Voltages CAUTION: Overvoltaging any component can result in damage. In this section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings you must understand what you are changing. Overvoltaging any of the components can result in damage to the components. From this menu, you can adjust the following voltages: CPU Memory FSB HyperTransport SSP MCP nForce SPP nForce MCP Auxiliary Always note the color of the indicator square to the right of each slider.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Memory Timing This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings allows you to adjust various memory timings and cycles. When you select an option, information explaining the selection is displayed in the area below the Memory Timing box. Clicking on View SPD… displays a memory information window. This is for information only and is not editable. Row Address Strobe Adjusts the minimum RAS active time.
Using NVIDIA Software RAS to RAS Delay The RAS-to-RAS delay (tRRD) is the is the amount of cycles it takes to activate the next bank of memory (this is the opposite of tRAS). The lower the timing the better the system performance. However, this scenario can cause instability. Adjustable from 1 to 15. Refresh Rate This value is filled in by the system and can not be changed by the user.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Clock Drive Strength This value is filled in by the system and can not be changed by the user. Command Per Clock The Command Per Clock (tCPC) sets the Command Rate for the memory controller. The value shown cannot be changed Async Latency This value is filled in by the system and can not be changed by the user. Adjust GPU Settings Use this interface to adjust the graphics processing unit (GPU) on your video card(s).
Using NVIDIA Software Dynamic BIOS Access Dynamic BIOS Access allows you to change some of your system BIOS settings. The changes do not go into effect until you reboot your system. Since these changes are made to actual BIOS settings in the CMOS, the settings remain active until you change them again or restore the CMOS to the default settings. Figure 21.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Available BIOS Pages In the Dynamic BIOS Access page, select a BIOS page that you want to edit from the Available BIOS Pages drop-down menu The BIOS page you select determines which items on the Dynamic BIOS Access menu are available for changing. To edit an item, select an option from the drop-down menus associated with each item. When finished making your changes, click OK or Apply.
Using NVIDIA Software Boot up Setting This section of the Dynamic BIOS Access menu allows you to set the following options: First/Second/Third Boot Device Removable Hard Disk CDROM Legacy LAN Disable Swap Floppy Drive Enable Disable Boot Up Floppy Seek Enable Disable Boot UP NumLock Status On Off Gate A20 Option Normal Fast 75
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Automatic Tuning The NVIDIA nTune performance manager uses a complex searching algorithm to determine the best possible and most stable performance for you system. The nTune tuning engine pushes your system to the limits to test the highest possible performance settings. Because of this, there may be instances of system hangs during the testing. When you restart the system, nTune continues its tuning process until the process is complete.
Using NVIDIA Software Figure 22.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Management The Management option on the View System Information screen allows you to view hardware, software, and system information and adjust profiles. View System Information This screen is for information purposes only (you cannot make any changes to the information). The View System Information screen provides hardware, software, and system information that you can save to a log file to assist customer support or for your own uses.
Using NVIDIA Software Hardware and driver version information can be viewed and saved using this interface. The status of the system, including current system clock speeds, system temperatures, memory timings, and system voltages can be logged. Versions of NVIDIA software and other system software are listed under Software information. Detailed CPU and memory information is displayed when you double-click on a processor or DIMM listed under Hardware information.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Adjust Custom Rules The Adjust Custom Rules selection provides you with the ability to create a rule to define when the system should use a particular profile (.nsu files or .npe files) that was created from a manual or automatic tuning session. With custom rules, you can make your system run faster when you are playing games or make it run quieter when you are surfing the Internet. Figure 24.
Using NVIDIA Software System Stability System Stability lets you view your system’s status and perform system stability testing. To access the System Stability menu, select Start All Programs NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Control Panel and select System Stability. Perform Stability Test Use Perform Stability Test to quickly diagnose potential system performance issues and to gather troubleshooting data.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard You can designate a specific settings profile to use or check Use current settings for the tests. You can indicate the duration of the test by changing the slider (slider values are from 10 minutes to 48 hours). Click Start to begin testing and display the NVPerformance Benchmark display. Click Results to view a pop-up window containing the testing results.
Using NVIDIA Software Health The Health option on the Storage menu provides the ability for you to view the current storage configuration. View Storage Configuration The View Storage Configuration screendisplays the current configuration of your storage devices. Check this screen prior to doing any management function. The View Storage Configuration screen provides status and capacity for all the storage disks on your system. Figure 27.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Management The Management options on the Storage menu provides you with the ability to delete, rebuild, migrate, and synchronize arrays. Delete Array Use the following procedure to delete an array: 1. Click on Delete Array under Management to launch the NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard. 2. Click Next to continue with the wizard and display the RAID Array Selection menu.
Using NVIDIA Software 3. Select an array you want to delete and press Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Delete Array Wizard screen displays to verify that you still want to delete the array selected. CAUTION: Be sure you are deleting the correct array. Once you click Finish, you no longer have access to any of the data on this array. The data may be permanently destroyed in the process. If you do not want to delete this array, click Cancel 4. Click Finish to delete the selected array.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Rebuild Array The Rebuild Array option allows you to rebuild a disk in the array while the system is running without disrupting user or application access to the data set. Note: Rebuilding an array can take up to a full day to complete. This operation occurs in the background and does not impede any work being done. If you need to shutdown, the rebuild operation continues upon restart. Use the following procedure to rebuild an array: 1.
Using NVIDIA Software 5. Select the disk in the array that was replaced and needs to be rebuilt. 6. Click Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen displays to verify that you still want to rebuild the array selected. 7. Click Finish to begin the rebuild of the selected disk in the array. (Remember that rebuilding a disk can take up to a full day.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Migrating Array The Migrating Array option allows you to migrate a RAID array from one arry type to another. There are two reasons to use the Migrating Array option: Adding disks to an existing RAID array An example would be to change a 2-disk Striping array to a 3-disk Striping array. Changing a RAID array to a different array type An example would be to change a Mirroring array to a Strip Mirroring array.
Using NVIDIA Software 3. Select the array to migrate and click Next to display the RAID Mode Selection window. 4. Select the RAID mode you want to migrate to and click Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Migrate Array Wizard screen displays to verify that you still want to migrate the array selected. CAUTION: Note that this migration is not reversible. Be sure you want to migrate this array before continuing. 5. Click Finish to begin the migration of the selected array.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Synchronize Array This option is used to synchronize a selected array. Use the following procedure to rebuild an array: 1. Click on Synchronize Array under Management to launch the NVIDIA Synchronize Array Wizard. 2. Click Next to continue with the wizard and display the RAID Array Selection window.
Using NVIDIA Software 3. Select the array to synchronize and click Next. The Completing the NVIDIA Synchronize Array Wizard screen displays to verify that you still want to synchronize the array selected. 4. Click Finish to begin synchronizing the array.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard NVIDIA Networking The NVIDIA Networking function configures and controls NVIDIA networking hardware integrated into the NVIDIA MCP. In addition to the typical network configuration functions that are controlled using the Windows Network Connections panel, the NVIDIA networking solution includes several key features that are accessed using the NVIDIA control panel.
Using NVIDIA Software Performance The Performance option on the Networking Control Panel Categories screen provides the means to configure FirstPacket settings and to set TCP/IP acceleration configuration. Figure 28.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Use the following procedure to enable or disable the ability to have network traffic to prioritized for optimal performance: 1. Select Configure FirstPacket Settings under Performance on the Networking Control Panel Categories screen to display the Configure FirstPacket Settings screen. 2. Click the Settings tab. 3. Click Enable FirstPacket (recommended) to enable the options that define the speed of the broadband connection.
Using NVIDIA Software 4. Define the applications to accelerate by clicking Program Prioritized by FirstPacket. 5. Click Add to browse for an executable gamming applications. For example, if you want to accelerate a game such as Serious Sam 2, look for the Sam2.exe and add it. 6. Click Apply.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard In traditional networking environments, inspecting packets is laborious and affects CPU overhead, memory bandwidth, and overall system latency. In comparison, the NVIDIA TCP/IP Acceleration engine discards bad packets before the CPU detects them. In addition, good packets take an “express lane” and bypass the traditional “network stack” process, improving overall throughput and lowering CPU utilization.
Using NVIDIA Software System Update The System Update application is accessible from the NVIDIA Control Panel and is used to manage the system BIOS without having to go into the BIOS. To launch the NVIDIA Control Panel, select Start All Programs NVIDIA Corporation NVIDIA Control Panel. Click on the System Update icon. Figure 29.
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard Motherboard Updates Currently, there is one selection under Motherboard updates. Selecting Manage your system BIOS displays a screen that allows you to backup the existing settings stored in the ROM file or load a new ROM file onto your system. Figure 30.
Using NVIDIA Software Manage Your System BIOS This section of the screen shows your current BIOS device information. This is a read-only section. BIOS Backup This section of the screen allows you to create a backup of the current BIOS before flashing a new version. Click on the Save BIOS button and save the BIOS version to a location on your drive. BIOS Flash Options This section of the screen has three options: Update boot block Select this option to overwrite the BIOS boot block during flash.
Index 2-Port SATA Power Cable .................7 Main Menu.................................26 ACPI function.................................55 Memory Timing Setting...............44 ACPI Suspend Type........................55 PnP/PCI Configuration ................57 Adjust Custom Rules ......................80 Power Management Setup ..........55 adjust motherboard settings ...........67 Standard CMOS Features ............29 Advanced BIOS Features ................34 System Clocks ................
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration COM1 ........................................22 Extended Memory ......................33 CPU fan .....................................22 FDC controller function...................54 FDD...........................................22 features, motherboard .....................1 IDE ...........................................17 FirstPacket......................... 92, 93, 94 PWR1 ........................................16 FirstPacket technology........
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard configure CPU in BIOS ................46 I/O shield ......................................14 configure FirstPacket ..................94 I/O Shield........................................7 configure nTune .........................66 IDE connector................................17 configure RAID in BIOS ..............53 IDE DMA transfer access ...........52 configure USB in BIOS ................53 IDE Function Setup menu...............
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration MediaShield RAID Manager.............82 Palette Snoop function ...................59 MEM (DDR) .................................43 paring the motherboard .................12 Memory bank switch ......................71 PCI Express x1 slot ........................24 memory support ............................. xi PCI Express x16 slots .....................24 Memory Timing..............................70 PCI slots......................................
Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard synchronize................................90 System Monitor menu ....................60 RAID Config menu .........................53 System Stability menu ....................81 RAS to CAS access .........................70 System Updater .............................97 RAS to RAS Delay ..........................71 System Voltages ............................69 Read-to-Read time .........................
Installing Graphics Cards in an SLI Configuration View Storage Configuration screen..83 W to R Termination Turnaround......70 View System Information screen .....78 Write Recovery Time ......................70 Virtualization Technology..........47 Write-to-Write timing .....................
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