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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