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User Guide
EVGA force 780i SLI FTW
Motherboard
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Table of Contents Before You Begin… .......................................................................................................................... ix Parts NOT in the Kit ..................................................................................................................... ix Intentions of the Kit ....................................................................................................................... ix EVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW Motherboard ..........
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Audio ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Fan Connections ..................................................................................................................... 20 COM1 ..................................................................................................................................... 21 FDD Connector ..........................................................
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System BIOS Cacheable ........................................................................................................ 37 HPET Function ....................................................................................................................... 37 Integrated Peripherals Menu ....................................................................................................... 38 IDE Function Setup ............................................................................
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PC Health Status ............................................................................................................................. 47 Dynamic Fan Control ................................................................................................................... 48 Frequency/Voltage Control .......................................................................................................... 49 Dummy O.C. ...............................................................
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System Voltage .............................................................................................................................. 59 EVGA VDroop Control ............................................................................................................... 59 CPU Core ................................................................................................................................... 59 CPU FSB ...........................................................
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List of Figures Figure 1. EVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 5 Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 6 Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors ......................................................................................... 12 Figure 4. PWR1 Motherboard Connector .............................................................................
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Before You Begin… Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA force® 780i SLI FTW 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. Inten
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EVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW Motherboard Thank you for buying the EVGA nFore 780i SLI FTW Motherboard: This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand. When combined with two or three 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, Pent
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Onboard LAN Dual LAN interface built-in onboard Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet Onboard 1394 Supports hot plug Two 1394a ports (one rear panel port, one onboard header) with a rate transmission of 400 Mbps Onboard Audio Azalia High-Definition audio Supports 8-channel audio Supports S/PDIF output Supports Jack-Sensing function Triple PCI Express x16 Support 2 x16 PCI Express 2.0 1 x16 PCI Express 1.0 Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) b
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Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW 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. Equipment The following equipment is included in th
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2-Port SATA Power Cable (Qty Three) Allows a Molex power connector to adapt to a SATA power connector 1394 Cable Provides two additional 1394 ports to either the front or back panels of the chassis. USB 2.0 4-Port Cable Provides four additional USB ports to either the front or back panels of the chassis. SATA Signal Cable (Qty Six) Used to support the Serial ATA protocol and each one connects a single drive to the motherboard Serial Port Bracket Cable Used for ser
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26 27 22 25 22 23 23 23 24 21 28 20 29 19 10 18 17 1 13 13 2 16 3 15 4 30 14 13 11 9 7 5 7 12 6 13 8 Figure 1. EVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW Motherboard Layout 1. CPU Socket – For use with Intel LGA 775 11. USB headers – for additional USB 21. SPDIF connector – Digital Audio connection CPUs connectors. 2. NVIDIA SPP with Active fan – Also known as 12. Motherboard battery – helps retain 22. PCI slots – Used for PCI based components the Northbridge
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7 7 1 5 2 4 6 4 4 3 Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse Port 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3. 1394a (Firewire) Port 4. USB 2.0 ports (SIX) 5. SPDIF output 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 7. LAN Port with LEDs to indicate status. Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps
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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 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. Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the A
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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 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 install
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Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory. These slots support 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. 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. (See Figure 1 on page 5 for the location of the memory slots.) One DIMM: Install into slot 0. You can insta
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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 f
