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... ix Intentions of the Kit ix EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard 1 Motherboard Specifications 1 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 4 Unpacking ...4 Equipment ...4 EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard 5 Hardware Installation 8 Safety Instructions 8 Preparing the Motherboard 9 Installing the CPU 9 Installing the CPU Fan 10 Installing System Memory (DIMMs 10 Installing the Motherboard 11 Installing the I/O Shield 12 Securing the Motherboard into a System Case 12 Connecting...
... ix Intentions of the Kit ix EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard 1 Motherboard Specifications 1 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 4 Unpacking ...4 Equipment ...4 EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard 5 Hardware Installation 8 Safety Instructions 8 Preparing the Motherboard 9 Installing the CPU 9 Installing the CPU Fan 10 Installing System Memory (DIMMs 10 Installing the Motherboard 11 Installing the I/O Shield 12 Securing the Motherboard into a System Case 12 Connecting...
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EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Memory ...34 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 35 Removable Device Priority 36 Hard Disk Boot Priority 36 CD-ROM Boot Priority 36 First/Second/Third Boot ... dev to Gen2 41 System BIOS Cacheable 42 Integrated Peripherals Menu 43 Storage Config 44 Onboard Devices 45 Legacy Devices 45 USB Device Setting 46 EVGA v
EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Memory ...34 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 35 Removable Device Priority 36 Hard Disk Boot Priority 36 CD-ROM Boot Priority 36 First/Second/Third Boot ... dev to Gen2 41 System BIOS Cacheable 42 Integrated Peripherals Menu 43 Storage Config 44 Onboard Devices 45 Legacy Devices 45 USB Device Setting 46 EVGA v
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EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Appendix A POST Codes for the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard 68 EVGA vii
EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Appendix A POST Codes for the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard 68 EVGA vii
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Figure 9. Figure 4. List of Figures PW1 Motherboard Connector 14 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 28 Standard CMOS Features Menu 30 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 35 Advanced Chipset Features 39 Integrated Peripherals Menu 43 Power Management Setup Menu 47 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 50 PC Health Status Menu 53 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 55 System Clocks Menu 56 FSB & Memory Config Menu 57 System Voltages Menu 61 EVGA viii Figure 4. Figure 2. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 5. Figure 2. Figure 8. Figure 3. Figure 7. Figure 6. Figure 3.
Figure 9. Figure 4. List of Figures PW1 Motherboard Connector 14 BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 28 Standard CMOS Features Menu 30 Advanced BIOS Features Menu 35 Advanced Chipset Features 39 Integrated Peripherals Menu 43 Power Management Setup Menu 47 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu 50 PC Health Status Menu 53 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu 55 System Clocks Menu 56 FSB & Memory Config Menu 57 System Voltages Menu 61 EVGA viii Figure 4. Figure 2. Figure 5. Figure 6. Figure 5. Figure 2. Figure 8. Figure 3. Figure 7. Figure 6. Figure 3.
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... Cooling fan for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you with the motherboard and all necessary parts needed to install the motherboard into a system case. EVGA ix Intentions of the Kit This kit provides you have an operating system. Parts NOT... all connecting cables necessary to allow for proper system functionality. If you are replacing a motherboard, you will use most of the cables. EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Before You Begin... When replacing a motherboard in the kit. If however, you are building a PC, you will need many...
... Cooling fan for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you with the motherboard and all necessary parts needed to install the motherboard into a system case. EVGA ix Intentions of the Kit This kit provides you have an operating system. Parts NOT... all connecting cables necessary to allow for proper system functionality. If you are replacing a motherboard, you will use most of the cables. EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Before You Begin... When replacing a motherboard in the kit. If however, you are building a PC, you will need many...
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... you for purchasing the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard, with Hyper-Threading Technology support, running at up to 1333 MHz Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit ... Shader Model 4.0 graphics processor, 400MHz RAMDAC for analog display resolutions up to 2560x1600 ¾ GeForce Boost Technology which increases the performance of a discrete GeForce GPUs EVGA 1 Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.5 inch Microprocessor support ¾ Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE...
... you for purchasing the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard, with Hyper-Threading Technology support, running at up to 1333 MHz Operating systems: Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit ... Shader Model 4.0 graphics processor, 400MHz RAMDAC for analog display resolutions up to 2560x1600 ¾ GeForce Boost Technology which increases the performance of a discrete GeForce GPUs EVGA 1 Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.5 inch Microprocessor support ¾ Intel Core 2 Extreme, Intel Core 2 Quad, Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE...
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depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - off) Expansion Slots ¾ Three PCI slots ¾ Two PCI Express x1 slot ¾ One PCI Express x16 Graphics slots with PCI Express 2.0 EVGA 3 EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Green Function ¾ Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) ¾ Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on OS), and S5 (soft -
depends on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - off) Expansion Slots ¾ Three PCI slots ¾ Two PCI Express x1 slot ¾ One PCI Express x16 Graphics slots with PCI Express 2.0 EVGA 3 EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Green Function ¾ Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) ¾ Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on OS), and S5 (soft -
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Equipment The following equipment is Hybrid SLIready. 1 - The EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Chipset and is included in this kit are replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables. Visual Guide Helps to block radio ...the system case to quickly and visually guide you may not need many of the motherboard. 1 - I/O Shield Installs in proper airflow within the chassis. EVGA 4 All parts shipped in the motherboard box. If you are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. Unpacking and Parts ...
Equipment The following equipment is Hybrid SLIready. 1 - The EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Chipset and is included in this kit are replacing a motherboard, you through the hardware installation of these cables. Visual Guide Helps to block radio ...the system case to quickly and visually guide you may not need many of the motherboard. 1 - I/O Shield Installs in proper airflow within the chassis. EVGA 4 All parts shipped in the motherboard box. If you are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) parts. Unpacking and Parts ...
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... data between the IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device. 1 - EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard The EVGA nForce 730i motherboard with the NVIDIA GeForce 9300/nForce 730i single chip is a PCI Express, NVIDIA GeForce Boost Technology ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors. Hardware Installation 1 - EVGA 5 Driver Installation CD Contains drivers and...
... data between the IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device. 1 - EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard The EVGA nForce 730i motherboard with the NVIDIA GeForce 9300/nForce 730i single chip is a PCI Express, NVIDIA GeForce Boost Technology ready motherboard. Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figures 2 shows the back panel connectors. Hardware Installation 1 - EVGA 5 Driver Installation CD Contains drivers and...
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...11. PCI Express x16 Slot 21. Front Panel Audio Connector 23. Back Panel Connectors (Figure 2) 25. 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector Figure 1. Motherboard Battery 14. RESET Button 18. PCI Express x1 Slot 22. Power Fan Connector 6. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 7. Diagnostic Code Display 12.... LGA 775 2. Serial Port Connector 15. EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Layout EVGA 6 24 19 20 21 22 23 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 25 1 2 3 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. CPU Socket ...
...11. PCI Express x16 Slot 21. Front Panel Audio Connector 23. Back Panel Connectors (Figure 2) 25. 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector Figure 1. Motherboard Battery 14. RESET Button 18. PCI Express x1 Slot 22. Power Fan Connector 6. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 7. Diagnostic Code Display 12.... LGA 775 2. Serial Port Connector 15. EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Layout EVGA 6 24 19 20 21 22 23 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 25 1 2 3 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. CPU Socket ...
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EVGA 8 Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. Hardware ... you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard ¾ Installing the CPU ¾ Installing the CPU fan ¾ Installing the memory Installing the...
EVGA 8 Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. Hardware ... you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard ¾ Installing the CPU ¾ Installing the CPU fan ¾ Installing the memory Installing the...
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...cover, making sure you have a safe place to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU, you hold it into the socket. EVGA 9 Unhook the socket lever by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. Hold the processor only by pushing down into ...notches with notches on the socket. Lower the processor straight down and away from the socket. 2. Lift the load plate. Hardware Installation Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Remove the processor from the load plate. 4. Make sure not to install the CPU onto...
...cover, making sure you have a safe place to save the cover so that whenever you remove the CPU, you hold it into the socket. EVGA 9 Unhook the socket lever by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. Hold the processor only by pushing down into ...notches with notches on the socket. Lower the processor straight down and away from the socket. 2. Lift the load plate. Hardware Installation Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Remove the processor from the load plate. 4. Make sure not to install the CPU onto...
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...can install the DIMM into any slot, however, slot 1 is fully seated and level in the socket. 7. Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for the location of the same color. Four DIMMs: Install into slot 1. These slots support 256 MB, ...ensure normal operation. To obtain best performance, simply mount DIMM sockets of the memory slots.) One DIMM: Install into slots 1, 2, 3, and 4. EVGA 10 Use the following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on page 6 for DDR2-800 memory. Note: Make sure the CPU is preferred. ...
...can install the DIMM into any slot, however, slot 1 is fully seated and level in the socket. 7. Installing System Memory (DIMMs) Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for the location of the same color. Four DIMMs: Install into slot 1. These slots support 256 MB, ...ensure normal operation. To obtain best performance, simply mount DIMM sockets of the memory slots.) One DIMM: Install into slots 1, 2, 3, and 4. EVGA 10 Use the following the recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 on page 6 for DDR2-800 memory. Note: Make sure the CPU is preferred. ...
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... slot and insert the module vertically while applying light downward pressure to ensure the component is only one gap near the center of installing the motherboard into the connector. It is aligned with an empty chassis. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2. Also make all... DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into place and for the chassis covers to lock into the chassis. EVGA 11 Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections. Note: Be sure that there is installed...
... slot and insert the module vertically while applying light downward pressure to ensure the component is only one gap near the center of installing the motherboard into the connector. It is aligned with an empty chassis. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2. Also make all... DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 3 DIMM Slot 4 Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into place and for the chassis covers to lock into the chassis. EVGA 11 Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections. Note: Be sure that there is installed...
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...sure it is recommended that you remove that stud to secure the motherboard using a minimum of a short circuit. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of the chassis. This will include: EVGA 12 Securing the Motherboard into the chassis, you through all the connections and switch settings ...necessary on the motherboard, it fits securely. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with...
...sure it is recommended that you remove that stud to secure the motherboard using a minimum of a short circuit. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of the chassis. This will include: EVGA 12 Securing the Motherboard into the chassis, you through all the connections and switch settings ...necessary on the motherboard, it fits securely. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with...
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... GND 19 GND 20 RSVD 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND EVGA 14 Figure 2. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Table 1. Card edge PW1 Motherboard Connector PW1 Pin Assignments PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to...
... GND 19 GND 20 RSVD 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND EVGA 14 Figure 2. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Table 1. Card edge PW1 Motherboard Connector PW1 Pin Assignments PW1 connector Plug power cable from system power supply to...
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... 12V Power (PW12) PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to a slave device. Card-edge side IDE Connector IDE Connector EVGA 15 Align the pins to the motherboard. 2.
... 12V Power (PW12) PW12, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to a slave device. Card-edge side IDE Connector IDE Connector EVGA 15 Align the pins to the motherboard. 2.
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The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the motherboard connector. SATA ports 1 through 3 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations. Connect the locking cable end to 300MB/s data transfer rate. EVGA 16 The SATA 4 port uses the JMicron JMB363 and only supports RAID 0, RAID 1. These connectors support the thin Serial...
The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the motherboard connector. SATA ports 1 through 3 support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations. Connect the locking cable end to 300MB/s data transfer rate. EVGA 16 The SATA 4 port uses the JMicron JMB363 and only supports RAID 0, RAID 1. These connectors support the thin Serial...
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... panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. Hardware Installation Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is blink. When the system is turn off status, the LED is off rather than using the power supply button. HD_LED Attach the ... PWRLED RESET PWRSW No Connect Empty Pin Signal 1 HD_PWR 3 HD Active 2 PWR LED 4 STBY LED 5 Ground 7 RST BTN 6 PWR BTN 8 Ground 9 +5V 10 Empty EVGA 17 Be sure to match the name on . When the system is turn on and off . The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of...
... panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. Hardware Installation Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is blink. When the system is turn off status, the LED is off rather than using the power supply button. HD_LED Attach the ... PWRLED RESET PWRSW No Connect Empty Pin Signal 1 HD_PWR 3 HD Active 2 PWR LED 4 STBY LED 5 Ground 7 RST BTN 6 PWR BTN 8 Ground 9 +5V 10 Empty EVGA 17 Be sure to match the name on . When the system is turn on and off . The HDD indicator LED indicates the activity status of...