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GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme quad-core / CoreTM 2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition / Intel® ...
GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme quad-core / CoreTM 2 Quad / Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme dual-core / CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition / Intel® ...
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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 CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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 CPU and CPU Cooler 13 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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...type DRAM 2 PCI Express x16 slots 1 PCI Express x8 slot 1 PCI Express x1 slot 3 PCI slots GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Southbridge - 1 FDD connector supported by I/O ...S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. Supports data RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD for Serial ATA GIGABYTE SATA2 x 2 Controller - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII1-0, GSATAII1-1, GSATAII2-0, GSATAII2-1), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature...
...type DRAM 2 PCI Express x16 slots 1 PCI Express x8 slot 1 PCI Express x1 slot 3 PCI slots GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE 1394a ports nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI Southbridge - 1 FDD connector supported by I/O ...S/PDIF In/Out connection Supports CD In connection Onboard T.I. Supports data RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD for Serial ATA GIGABYTE SATA2 x 2 Controller - 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAII1-0, GSATAII1-1, GSATAII2-0, GSATAII2-1), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Feature...
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... 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) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports...
... 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) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - English Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune(Note 2) Supports Xpress Install Supports...
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... CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the installed CPU. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the...
... CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the installed CPU. The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the...
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...into DIMM sockets of chipset specifications. 1. DS/SS DDRII4 - Dual Channel mode will double. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to be enabled if only one DDRII memory ...(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty) 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDRII1 DS/SS - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS DDRII3 DS/SS - The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following is recommended to use memory modules of memory...
...into DIMM sockets of chipset specifications. 1. DS/SS DDRII4 - Dual Channel mode will double. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to be enabled if only one DDRII memory ...(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, "--": Empty) 2 memory modules 4 memory modules DDRII1 DS/SS - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS DDRII3 DS/SS - The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following is recommended to use memory modules of memory...
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... to install the e-SATA cable kit: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on the power supply before...
... to install the e-SATA cable kit: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on the power supply before...
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...an SLI system on the PCIE_16_1 slot to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard. The exact power requirements will depend on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. Hardware Installation If you begin-- ...blistering graphics performance with the ability to operate in parallel and share the work and deliver heart-pounding PC performance. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM...
...an SLI system on the PCIE_16_1 slot to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard. The exact power requirements will depend on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. Hardware Installation If you begin-- ...blistering graphics performance with the ability to operate in parallel and share the work and deliver heart-pounding PC performance. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM...
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GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON6) to the SLI gold edge connector on the PCIE_16_1 slot. Step 4: Plug the display cable ...
GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON6) to the SLI gold edge connector on the PCIE_16_1 slot. Step 4: Plug the display cable ...
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... USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. Devices like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. Surround side speakers...
... USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. Devices like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. Surround side speakers...
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... the power cord; otherwise, please do not remove it. 8 4 5 1 ATX_12V_2X Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND GND GND GND +12V +12V +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by processor manufacturer when using Intel...
... the power cord; otherwise, please do not remove it. 8 4 5 1 ATX_12V_2X Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition GND GND GND GND +12V +12V +12V +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by processor manufacturer when using Intel...
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... wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to connect it in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 - The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The types of the foolproof...
... wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to connect it in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 - The fan header has a foolproof insertion design. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The types of the foolproof...
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GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - English 11) GSATAII1-0 / GSATAII1-1 / GSATAII2-0 / GSATAII2-1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters ...
GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - English 11) GSATAII1-0 / GSATAII1-1 / GSATAII2-0 / GSATAII2-1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to indicate whether the system is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters ...
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... driver is configured to work or even damage it. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the connector. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - If you connect the front panel audio module. English 15) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97...
... driver is configured to work or even damage it. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to the connector. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - If you connect the front panel audio module. English 15) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97...
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... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Definition GND PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
... 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Definition GND PD6 GND PD7 GND ACKGND BUSY GND PE No Pin SLCT GND GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE 1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
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Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. English 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header.
Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. English 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header.
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GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - English Startup Screen: :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : Qflash : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST ...
GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 36 - English Startup Screen: :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu : Qflash : POST Screen Press the TAB key to see BIOS POST ...
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... to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon...
... to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon...
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Halt on the motherboard. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of currectly installed hard drive. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. No Errors The system boot ...
Halt on the motherboard. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of currectly installed hard drive. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. No Errors The system boot ...
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... Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_16_1 slot). PEG Set Init Display First to 3 when use older OS like NT4. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read...
... Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express VGA card (the PCIE_16_1 slot). PEG Set Init Display First to 3 when use older OS like NT4. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Disable CPUID Limit for operating system with multi processors mode supported. English HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read...