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GA-N650SLI-DS4
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Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core / Core 2 Quad /
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Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core 2 Duo /
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Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition /
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Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D
LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-N650DS4-1002R
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Motherboard GA-N650SLI-DS4 Motherboard GA-N650SLI-DS4 March 15, 2007 March 15, 2007
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Copyright © 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In
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Table of Contents Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6 GA-N650SLI-DS4 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................... 7 Block Diagram .....................................................................................................
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 57 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 57 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 58 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 58 3-4 Hardware Information .........
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Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1 and FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 4 I/O Shield x 1 SLI Bridge (GC-DGBR2-RH) x 1 Retention Bracket x 1 * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) 2 Ports IEEE 1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1IE008-01R) S/PDIF-IN Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) e-SATA Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-3S
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GA-N650SLI-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX LGA775 COAXIAL OPTICAL ATX_12V_2X ® nVIDIA nForce 650i AUDIO SLI PCIE_1 IDE2 IDE1 Marvell 88E1116 PCIE_16_1 NB_FAN PCIE_2 ® nVIDIA SLI Switch Module Socket PCI1 nForce 650i SATAII0 SATAII2 CODEC SLI PCIE_16_2 SATAII1 SATAII3 CD_IN CI PCI2 IT8718 TSB43AB23 PCI3 BATTERY CLR_CMOS PCIE_12V FDD F1_1394 F2_1394 PWR_LED F_PANEL - 7 - USB USB COMA LPT LAN 1394 MAIN BIOS BACKUP BIOS F_AUDIO SPDIF_IN GA-N650SLI-DS4 DDRII1 F_USB1 DDRII2 F_USB2 DDRII3 DDRI
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Block Diagram 2 PCIe x8 1 PCIe x16 CPU CLK+/-(333/266/200/133 MHz) LGA775 Processor PCIe CLK or (100 MHz) Host Interface DDRII 800/667/533 MHz DIMM Normal Mode SLI Mode Dual Channel Memory Switch ® nVIDIA PCI Express x 16 Bus nForce 650i SLI PCI Express Bus Northbridge x1 x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 PCI Express x 1 4 SATA 3Gb/s ® ATA 33/66/100/133 nVIDIA IDE Channels nForce 650i SLI Dual BIOS Southbridge PCI Bus Floppy LPC BUS IT8718 LPT Port TSB43AB23 COM Port CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 8 USB Ports 3 PCI
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English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic
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1-2 Feature Summary TM TM ® CPU LGA775 for Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core/Core 2 Extreme dual-core/ TM TM ® Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Duo/Pentium processor Extreme Edition/ ® ® ® Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 1333/1066/800/533 MHz FSB ® Chipset nVIDIA nForce 650i SLI (Northbridge: C55, Southbridge: MCP51) LAN Onboard Marvell 88E1116 phy (10/100/1000 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC888 chip Supports High Definition Audio Supports 2/4/6/8 channel
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 S/PDIF Out connection (coaxial+optical) 1 parallel port 1 serial port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 IEEE 1394a port 1 RJ-45 port 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out) I/O Control IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU/System
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat paste between the CPU and CPU cooler. 4. Please make sure the CPU cooler is installed
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heat paste on the (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to surface of the installed CPU. remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Place the CPU cooler atop the
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only o
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N650SLI-DS4 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operat- ing the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will double. The GA-N650SLI-DS4 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1 : DDRII3, DDRII4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel m
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of
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English 1-6 Setup of an SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration ® The nVIDIA nForce 650i SLI chipset offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to bridge two ® TM nVIDIA SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards! The SLI design takes advantage of the increased TM bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations within ® ® ® nVIDIA GPU (graphics processing unit) and the nVIDIA nForce 650i SLI chipset. Together, the nVIDIA SLI technologies work
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Step 2: Turn the module to the SLI Mode. Align the small notch at the top edge of the module with the key in the socket. Insert the top edge of the module into the socket. Make sure the gold edge connectors are fully inserted. Step 3: Gently press down on the two ends of the module until it is locked in place by the socket clips. (You should hear a "click" when the module fits in.) Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in section "1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards" and inst
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English Step 4: Plug the display cable into either one of the two graphics cards for display output. If you plug the display cable into the card on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First in BIOS Setup to PEG; if you plug the display cable into the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init Display First to PEG(Slot2). Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system, right- click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and then select NVIDIA
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1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COAXIAL The SPDIF coaxial output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via a coaxial cable. OPTICAL The SPDIF op
