EVGA NFORCE 780I SLI - Manual (Page 4)

nForce 780i SLI Motherboard
Table of Contents
Before You Begin… ..................................................................................................... ix
Parts NOT in the Kit .................................................................................................ix
Intentions of the Kit ...................................................................................................x
EVGA nForce 780i Motherboard..................................................................................1
Motherboard Specifications...................................................................................... 1
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...............................................................................4
Unpacking ................................................................................................................ 4
Equipment ................................................................................................................ 4
EVGA nForce 780i SLI Motherboard ....................................................................... 5
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................9
Safety Instructions.................................................................................................... 9
Preparing the Motherboard .................................................................................... 10
Installing the CPU .............................................................................................. 10
Installing the CPU Fan ....................................................................................... 11
Installing Memory DIMMs................................................................................... 11
Installing the Motherboard...................................................................................... 12
Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................... 12
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis....................................................... 13
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches .............................................................. 13
Power Connections ............................................................................................ 14
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1) ............................................................................ 15
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2)....................................................................... 16
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives ...................................................................... 16