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Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard NVIDIA Monitor 70 NVIDIA nTune 5.0 71 Manual Tuning 72 Adjust Motherboard Settings 72 System Voltages 74 System Fans 74 Memory Timing 75 Adjust GPU Settings 77 Dynamic BIOS Access 78 Available BIOS Pages 79 General Settings ...
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard NVIDIA Monitor 70 NVIDIA nTune 5.0 71 Manual Tuning 72 Adjust Motherboard Settings 72 System Voltages 74 System Fans 74 Memory Timing 75 Adjust GPU Settings 77 Dynamic BIOS Access 78 Available BIOS Pages 79 General Settings ...
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... system. Performance Control Panel Categories (nTune) The Performance menu provides the following procedure to configure and manage NVIDIA nTune. Use the following options: ¾ Manual Tuning ª Adjust motherboard settings ª Adjust GPU settings ª Dynamic BIOS access ¾ Automatic Tuning ª Tune system ¾ Management xv All changes are performed within...
... system. Performance Control Panel Categories (nTune) The Performance menu provides the following procedure to configure and manage NVIDIA nTune. Use the following options: ¾ Manual Tuning ª Adjust motherboard settings ª Adjust GPU settings ª Dynamic BIOS access ¾ Automatic Tuning ª Tune system ¾ Management xv All changes are performed within...
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Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard ª View system information ª Adjust custom rules Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to the right of the system clocks, system voltages, memory...when you are dynamically made directly to conserve power and create a quieter environment. Figure 19 shows the Adjust Motherboard Settings screen. By manually adjusting these setting only remain active for use later by using the Profile menu item. Make adjustments by using...
Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard ª View system information ª Adjust custom rules Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to the right of the system clocks, system voltages, memory...when you are dynamically made directly to conserve power and create a quieter environment. Figure 19 shows the Adjust Motherboard Settings screen. By manually adjusting these setting only remain active for use later by using the Profile menu item. Make adjustments by using...
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...be causing damage. From this section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings you must understand what you are changing. You can either set all the fans to the right of each fan. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard In this menu, you can adjust the following ...voltages: CPU Memory FSB HyperTransport SSP MCP nForce SPP nForce MCP Auxiliary Always note the color of the indicator square to automatic control or you can manually control each...
...be causing damage. From this section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings you must understand what you are changing. You can either set all the fans to the right of each fan. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard In this menu, you can adjust the following ...voltages: CPU Memory FSB HyperTransport SSP MCP nForce SPP nForce MCP Auxiliary Always note the color of the indicator square to automatic control or you can manually control each...
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Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) xxix Figure 24. With custom rules, you can make your system run faster when you are surfing the Internet. Introduction Adjust Custom Rules The Adjust Custom Rules selection provides you are playing games or make it run quieter when you with the ability to create a rule to define when the system should use a particular profile (.nsu files or .npe files) that was created from a manual or automatic tuning session.
Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) xxix Figure 24. With custom rules, you can make your system run faster when you are surfing the Internet. Introduction Adjust Custom Rules The Adjust Custom Rules selection provides you are playing games or make it run quieter when you with the ability to create a rule to define when the system should use a particular profile (.nsu files or .npe files) that was created from a manual or automatic tuning session.
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... (Sun through dates and times. This field changes to correspond to display IDE Channel sub-menu IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter] IDE Channel 0 Slave [Manual} Access Mode [CHS] Capacity 0 MB IDE Auto-Detect Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Press Enter] [None} Auto Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector [ 0] [ 0] [ 0] [ ...: 48: 43 IDE Channel and SATA Channel Use these functions to scroll through Sat) cannot be changed. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Date and Time Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year.
... (Sun through dates and times. This field changes to correspond to display IDE Channel sub-menu IDE HDD Auto-Detect [Press Enter] IDE Channel 0 Slave [Manual} Access Mode [CHS] Capacity 0 MB IDE Auto-Detect Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Press Enter] [None} Auto Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector [ 0] [ 0] [ 0] [ ...: 48: 43 IDE Channel and SATA Channel Use these functions to scroll through Sat) cannot be changed. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Date and Time Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year.
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... ENTER to display a window that tells you the min and max values. ESC:Abort 35 You can manually enter the values or you can press Enter to display sub-menu or enter number manually Cylinder Min= 0 The BIOS supports the following HDD Max=65535 Access Modes: ¾ CHS Key in the system...; None There is no HDD installed or set. Auto The system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up. Manual When you set the channel to [Manual] and change Access Mode to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in a DEC number : For HDD less than 528 MB. ¾ LBA...
... ENTER to display a window that tells you the min and max values. ESC:Abort 35 You can manually enter the values or you can press Enter to display sub-menu or enter number manually Cylinder Min= 0 The BIOS supports the following HDD Max=65535 Access Modes: ¾ CHS Key in the system...; None There is no HDD installed or set. Auto The system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up. Manual When you set the channel to [Manual] and change Access Mode to auto-detect IDE and SATA channels in a DEC number : For HDD less than 528 MB. ¾ LBA...
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...memory settings by allowing X% CPU overclocking CPU overclocking may require manual overvolting of the CPU to scroll through the SLI-Ready Memory options. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config Parameters SLI-Ready Memory Settings Current Value [Disabled] Disabled Item Help ...Help F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 10. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter to set SLI-Ready memory, FSB memory, and memory timing. Phoenix - The options are...
...memory settings by allowing X% CPU overclocking CPU overclocking may require manual overvolting of the CPU to scroll through the SLI-Ready Memory options. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config Parameters SLI-Ready Memory Settings Current Value [Disabled] Disabled Item Help ...Help F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults Figure 10. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config from the Advanced Chipset Features menu and press Enter to set SLI-Ready memory, FSB memory, and memory timing. Phoenix - The options are...
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... speed is changed until SLIReady Memory is changed to editable and the FSB and memory speeds can be entered manually. The options are changed to editable and the FSB speed can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is set to scroll through the FSB and Memory Clock Mode options. FSB - CPU...
... speed is changed until SLIReady Memory is changed to editable and the FSB and memory speeds can be entered manually. The options are changed to editable and the FSB speed can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is set to scroll through the FSB and Memory Clock Mode options. FSB - CPU...
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...28) x tWR Auto(7) x tWTR Auto(10) x tREF Auto 5 5 5 18 1T 3 22 5 9 6.1uS Main Level `` Select [Expert] to enter timings manually :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help[ F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults ¾ Optimal Use the Page Up and... Optimal prohibits you from manually setting any timing. Phoenix - Note that the Actual MEM (DDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes effect when the system reboots. Memory Timing Setting Press Enter to select Optimal. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard or type in a ...
...28) x tWR Auto(7) x tWTR Auto(10) x tREF Auto 5 5 5 18 1T 3 22 5 9 6.1uS Main Level `` Select [Expert] to enter timings manually :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help[ F5: Previous Values F7:Defaults ¾ Optimal Use the Page Up and... Optimal prohibits you from manually setting any timing. Phoenix - Note that the Actual MEM (DDR) reflects the actual frequency that takes effect when the system reboots. Memory Timing Setting Press Enter to select Optimal. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard or type in a ...
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...)] tWR [Auto(7)] tWTR [Auto(10)] tREF [Auto] 5 5 5 18 1T 3 22 5 9 6.1uS ª tCL: CAS# latency (options are 1 through 6). ª tRDC: RAS#-to-CAS# Delay for manual input. to-Refresh of the same bank (options are 1 through 7). ª tRAS: This is the minimum RAS# active time (options are 1 through 31). ª Command...
...)] tWR [Auto(7)] tWTR [Auto(10)] tREF [Auto] 5 5 5 18 1T 3 22 5 9 6.1uS ª tCL: CAS# latency (options are 1 through 6). ª tRDC: RAS#-to-CAS# Delay for manual input. to-Refresh of the same bank (options are 1 through 7). ª tRAS: This is the minimum RAS# active time (options are 1 through 31). ª Command...
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...], you to set SoftOff by PBNT to [Instant-Off] or [Delay 4 Sec]. keys. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Soft-Off by PBNT This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you can manually put in the day of the month and the time of Month Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm...
...], you to set SoftOff by PBNT to [Instant-Off] or [Delay 4 Sec]. keys. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Soft-Off by PBNT This function on the Power Management Setup menu allows you can manually put in the day of the month and the time of Month Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm...
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... reconfiguration has caused a serious conflict that prevents the OS from booting. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Init Display First This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the initial display is [Disabled]. If you select [Manual] so you can manually select IRQ, DMA, and memory base address fields.
... reconfiguration has caused a serious conflict that prevents the OS from booting. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Init Display First This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the initial display is [Disabled]. If you select [Manual] so you can manually select IRQ, DMA, and memory base address fields.
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... Controlled By to enable or disable the Palette Snoop function. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to [Manual]. keys to see options. Configuring the BIOS IRQ Resources To enable this field enabled, press Enter to go up and down the list of sizes...
... Controlled By to enable or disable the Palette Snoop function. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to [Manual]. keys to see options. Configuring the BIOS IRQ Resources To enable this field enabled, press Enter to go up and down the list of sizes...
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...Set the desired speed for the MCP, SPP, and memory fans from 0% to 100%. 65 To set the fan speed to a constant rate, select [Manual] and then enter the speed from 0% to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu. The system defaults to 100%. Set CPU and Chassis fan speed to... control the speed of the fans automatically controlled based on the motherboard. CPU Fan Speed Control [SmartFan] If temp > 70ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 0% x Manual Fan Speed, % 100 Chassis Fan Speed Control [Manual] x If temp > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% x If temp...
...Set the desired speed for the MCP, SPP, and memory fans from 0% to 100%. 65 To set the fan speed to a constant rate, select [Manual] and then enter the speed from 0% to display the Dynamic Fan Control menu. The system defaults to 100%. Set CPU and Chassis fan speed to... control the speed of the fans automatically controlled based on the motherboard. CPU Fan Speed Control [SmartFan] If temp > 70ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 0% x Manual Fan Speed, % 100 Chassis Fan Speed Control [Manual] x If temp > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% x If temp...
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... Performance to configure and manage NVIDIA nTune. Overclock your system. Figure 18. Use the following options: ¾ Manual Tuning ª Adjust motherboard settings ª Adjust GPU settings ª Dynamic BIOS access ¾ Automatic Tuning ª Tune system 71 ...adjusting your system components (including bus speeds and voltages) with clear, user-friendly control panels. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard NVIDIA nTune 5.0 The Performance category is a full-featured application for a nearly silent operation. From the desktop, select...
... Performance to configure and manage NVIDIA nTune. Overclock your system. Figure 18. Use the following options: ¾ Manual Tuning ª Adjust motherboard settings ª Adjust GPU settings ª Dynamic BIOS access ¾ Automatic Tuning ª Tune system 71 ...adjusting your system components (including bus speeds and voltages) with clear, user-friendly control panels. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard NVIDIA nTune 5.0 The Performance category is a full-featured application for a nearly silent operation. From the desktop, select...
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...using the mouse to the BIOS settings. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard ¾ Management ª View system information ª Adjust custom rules Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to explain each setting... them, and only remain active for the current Windows session. Adjust Motherboard Settings The controls in the BIOS or from the Dynamic BIOS Access page (if available). 72 By manually adjusting these speeds you adjust the performance of the screen to the ...
...using the mouse to the BIOS settings. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard ¾ Management ª View system information ª Adjust custom rules Manual Tuning The Manual Tuning option provides the ability to adjust motherboard settings, adjust CPU settings, and make changes to explain each setting... them, and only remain active for the current Windows session. Adjust Motherboard Settings The controls in the BIOS or from the Dynamic BIOS Access page (if available). 72 By manually adjusting these speeds you adjust the performance of the screen to the ...
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...Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard System Voltages CAUTION: Overvoltaging any of the components can result in damage to the components. You can either set all the fans to automatic control or you can specify to the right of each fan. When in manual control, you can ...is within range and will not damage any components. Yellow means to control the CPU, System, nForce, MCP, and the auxiliary fans. In this menu, you are changing. System Fans This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings you must understand what you can manually control each slider.
...Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard System Voltages CAUTION: Overvoltaging any of the components can result in damage to the components. You can either set all the fans to automatic control or you can specify to the right of each fan. When in manual control, you can ...is within range and will not damage any components. Yellow means to control the CPU, System, nForce, MCP, and the auxiliary fans. In this menu, you are changing. System Fans This section of the Adjust Motherboard Settings you must understand what you can manually control each slider.
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Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) 85 Figure 24. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Adjust Custom Rules The Adjust Custom Rules selection provides you are surfing the Internet. With custom rules, you can make your system run faster when you are playing games or make it run quieter when you with the ability to create a rule to define when the system should use a particular profile (.nsu files or .npe files) that was created from a manual or automatic tuning session.
Adjust Custom Rules (nTune) 85 Figure 24. Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard Adjust Custom Rules The Adjust Custom Rules selection provides you are surfing the Internet. With custom rules, you can make your system run faster when you are playing games or make it run quieter when you with the ability to create a rule to define when the system should use a particular profile (.nsu files or .npe files) that was created from a manual or automatic tuning session.