Intel GA-N680SLI-DQ6 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6
GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................... 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9
1-1
Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2
Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3
Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ....................................................... 13
1-3-1
Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 13
1-3-2
Installation of the CPU Cooler ............................................................................ 14
1-4
Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 15
1-5
Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 17
1-6
Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit ................................................................... 18
1-7
Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration ....................................... 19
1-8
I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 22
1-9
Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 23
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 35
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa) ..................................................... 37
2-1
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 39
2-2
Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 41
2-3
Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 43
2-4
Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 49
2-5
PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 51
2-6
PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 52
2-7
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 54
2-8
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 57
2-9
Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 57
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 58
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 59
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 59