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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...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 ... (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 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-4 Power Management Setup 49 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-6 PC Health ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...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 ... (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 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-4 Power Management Setup 49 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-6 PC Health ...
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... 3-4 Hardware Information 63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Appendix 65 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 65 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 65 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 66 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 68 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 A. nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Southbridge 75 B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 85 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 97 4-1-6 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 104 4-2 Troubleshooting 105 - 5 -
... 3-4 Hardware Information 63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Appendix 65 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 65 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 65 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 66 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 68 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 A. nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Southbridge 75 B. GIGABYTE SATA2 Controller 85 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 97 4-1-6 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 104 4-2 Troubleshooting 105 - 5 -
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... 88E8052 88E8056 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Northbridge Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 x 2 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 x 2 nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Southbridge ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel ...Floppy LPC BUS IT8718 LPT Port COM Port TSB43AB23 CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 10 USB Ports Dual BIOS PCI Express x8 PCI Express x16 3 IEEE1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF...
... 88E8052 88E8056 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Northbridge Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus 4 SATA 3Gb/s GIGABYTE SATA2 x 2 6 SATA 3Gb/s PCI Bus LAN1 LAN2 RJ45 RJ45 Marvell 88E1116 x 2 nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Southbridge ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channel ...Floppy LPC BUS IT8718 LPT Port COM Port TSB43AB23 CODEC PS/2 KB/Mouse 3 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) 10 USB Ports Dual BIOS PCI Express x8 PCI Express x16 3 IEEE1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF...
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... detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU / System smart fan control BIOS 2 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD...
... detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU / System smart fan control BIOS 2 4 Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD...
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... (Note 3) The adjustable range is dependent on CPUs. DDRII Voltage : Adjustable DDRII voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 0.10V to 0.55V) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - SB/PCIE Voltage : Adjustable PCIe voltage at 0.025V (Adjustable range from 0.05V to 0.775V) - SB Standby Voltage : Adjustable SB...from 100 MHz to 0.35V) - FSB Voltage : Adjustable FSB voltage at 0.10V (Adjustable range from 0.05V to 0.20V) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU, DDRII, NB/PCIE, SB/PCIE, FSB, HT-Link, SB Standby) - PCI Express x16 Clock: Allows 1 MHz increment from 0.05V to...
... (Note 3) The adjustable range is dependent on CPUs. DDRII Voltage : Adjustable DDRII voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 0.10V to 0.55V) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - SB/PCIE Voltage : Adjustable PCIe voltage at 0.025V (Adjustable range from 0.05V to 0.775V) - SB Standby Voltage : Adjustable SB...from 100 MHz to 0.35V) - FSB Voltage : Adjustable FSB voltage at 0.10V (Adjustable range from 0.05V to 0.20V) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU, DDRII, NB/PCIE, SB/PCIE, FSB, HT-Link, SB Standby) - PCI Express x16 Clock: Allows 1 MHz increment from 0.05V to...
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... with the following platform components: - Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 3 Notice the small...
... with the following platform components: - Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 3 Notice the small...
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... make sure that the memory used . 2. Then push it down. Hardware Installation It is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be used is recommended that they can only fit in one direction. Fig...
... make sure that the memory used . 2. Then push it down. Hardware Installation It is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be used is recommended that they can only fit in one direction. Fig...
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... computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Ground yourself to prevent damage to release the card. Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in...
... computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Ground yourself to prevent damage to release the card. Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in...
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English 9) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to the ...
English 9) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to the ...
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... BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 12) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- English 11) GSATAII1-0 / GSATAII1-1 / GSATAII2-0 / GSATAII2-1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE...
... BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND 12) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- English 11) GSATAII1-0 / GSATAII1-1 / GSATAII2-0 / GSATAII2-1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE...
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You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND - 33 - English 21) TPM Connector (Trusted Platform Module) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional TPM cable. 2 20 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET VCC5 LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND RSVO RSV1 SB3V SERIRQ GND CLKRUN LPCPD RSV2 22) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Hardware Installation
You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND - 33 - English 21) TPM Connector (Trusted Platform Module) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional TPM cable. 2 20 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No Pin LRESET VCC5 LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND RSVO RSV1 SB3V SERIRQ GND CLKRUN LPCPD RSV2 22) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Hardware Installation
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... Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned off, the battery on , pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to activate certain system features. CMOS Profiles Load CMOS from the ... require users to boot to the CMOS SETUP screen. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
... Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned off, the battery on , pressing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to activate certain system features. CMOS Profiles Load CMOS from the ... require users to boot to the CMOS SETUP screen. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
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... :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : Qflash : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. (To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 42.) : BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS Press the DELETE key... to enter BIOS Setup program. : Xpress Recovery2 Press the F9 key to enter the Xpress Recovery2 screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. : Qflash Press the End key to enter Q-Flash utility. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 ...
... :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : Qflash : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST screen. (To show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the instructions on the Full Screen LOGO Show item on page 42.) : BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS Press the DELETE key... to enter BIOS Setup program. : Xpress Recovery2 Press the F9 key to enter the Xpress Recovery2 screen. : Boot Menu Press the F12 key to enter Boot Menu to select the first boot device. : Qflash Press the End key to enter Q-Flash utility. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 ...
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... PC Health Status This setup page is not stable as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes...before, without the hassles of them a name. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized...
... PC Health Status This setup page is not stable as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes...before, without the hassles of them a name. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized...
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... detection step and allow for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) ... detection step and allow for automatic device detection. You can manually input the correct settings. The time is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. BIOS Setup IDE Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 ...
... detection step and allow for faster system start up . • Manual User can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) • None Select this to automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during POST(default) ... detection step and allow for automatic device detection. You can manually input the correct settings. The time is , , , . Extended IDE Drive. BIOS Setup IDE Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 ...
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...detected and you will determine the amount of currectly installed hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during power up. Number of cylinders Number of heads... of the BIOS. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk error; GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - ...
...detected and you will determine the amount of currectly installed hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during power up. Number of cylinders Number of heads... of the BIOS. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk error; GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - ...
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... Disable this function. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. BIOS Setup First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by...boot device priority by LS120. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...
... Disable this function. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. BIOS Setup First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by...boot device priority by LS120. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD ...
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... CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Virtualization Technology function. Limit ...write errors and to PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_8 slot). Please note that supports this item to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Disabled Show full screen logo at system startup. ...
... CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Virtualization Technology (Note) Enabled Enable Virtualization Technology function. (Default value) Disabled Disable Virtualization Technology function. Limit ...write errors and to PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_8 slot). Please note that supports this item to see BIOS POST screen, set this function. Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Disabled Show full screen logo at system startup. ...
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BIOS Setup English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch Mode NV Serial-ATA Controller ...
BIOS Setup English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 IDE Prefetch Mode NV Serial-ATA Controller ...
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...AHCI mode. On-Chip MAC Lan (LAN1) Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. BIOS Setup English NV SATA 3 Primary RAID Enabled Enable NV SATA 3 primary RAID function. IDE Set the SATA-II Ctrl1 channel to IDE ...RAID Set the SATA-II Ctrl2 channel to decide the operating mode of the SATA-II Ctrl1 (GSATAII1-0 / GSATAII1-1) ports controlled by the te Gigabyte SATA2 controller. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) NV SATA 3 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable NV SATA 3 secondary RAID function. Onboard SATA-II ...
...AHCI mode. On-Chip MAC Lan (LAN1) Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. BIOS Setup English NV SATA 3 Primary RAID Enabled Enable NV SATA 3 primary RAID function. IDE Set the SATA-II Ctrl1 channel to IDE ...RAID Set the SATA-II Ctrl2 channel to decide the operating mode of the SATA-II Ctrl1 (GSATAII1-0 / GSATAII1-1) ports controlled by the te Gigabyte SATA2 controller. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) NV SATA 3 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable NV SATA 3 secondary RAID function. Onboard SATA-II ...