Nvidia NFORCE 780I SLI - Manual (Page 3)

nForce 780i SLI Motherboard
NVIDIA Corporation
October 17, 2007 | DU-03597-001_v01 iii
Table of Contents
Before You Begin…................................................................................................ ix
Parts NOT in the Kit............................................................................................. ix
Intentions of the Kit ..............................................................................................x
NVIDIA nForce 780i Motherboard...........................................................................1
Motherboard Specifications..................................................................................1
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions.........................................................................3
Unpacking............................................................................................................3
Equipment............................................................................................................3
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Motherboard ...................................................................4
Hardware Installation...............................................................................................7
Safety Instructions................................................................................................7
Preparing the Motherboard...................................................................................8
Installing the CPU.............................................................................................8
Installing the CPU Fan ......................................................................................9
Installing Memory DIMMs .................................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................10
Installing the I/O Shield...................................................................................10
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ....................................................11
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ...........................................................11
Power Connections ........................................................................................12
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1) ..........................................................................13
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2) .....................................................................14