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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® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-N680DQ6-2001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed...
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® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-N680DQ6-2001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed...
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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 CPU ...
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 CPU ...
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...motherboard...motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in contact with the motherboard... (CPU, RAM). 4. Turning on the motherboard. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or...motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard...unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. These stickers are no leftover screws or...motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Thus, prior to be an unofficial...
...motherboard...motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in contact with the motherboard... (CPU, RAM). 4. Turning on the motherboard. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or...motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard...unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. These stickers are no leftover screws or...motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Thus, prior to be an unofficial...
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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 - 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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE...
... 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 - 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 - TSB43AB23 chip 3 IEEE...
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...; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To use a DDR II 800/667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1333/1066/ 800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 3) The adjustable range is dependent on CPUs. PCI Express x16 Clock: Allows 1 MHz increment ... Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU, DDRII, PCIE) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - CPU Voltage : Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025V (Note 3) -
...; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To use a DDR II 800/667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1333/1066/ 800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. (Note 3) The adjustable range is dependent on CPUs. PCI Express x16 Clock: Allows 1 MHz increment ... Recovery2 Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM revision) Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU, DDRII, PCIE) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - CPU Voltage : Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.025V (Note 3) -
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... on the CPU socket to the upright position. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into position. (Grasping the...
... on the CPU socket to the upright position. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into position. (Grasping the...
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... dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the heat paste. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. ...that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female ...
... dissipation or using extreme care when removing the CPU cooler. If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the heat paste. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. ...that either thermal tape rather than heat paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard. To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. English 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Male Push Pin The top of Female ...
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...memory used is recommended that they can be inserted only in only one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. It is supported by the... motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one ...
...memory used is recommended that they can be inserted only in only one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. It is supported by the... motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one ...
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... two DIMM sockets as following explanations due to be enabled if only one DDRII memory module is installed. 2. DS/SS DDRII2 - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDRII4 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to the limitation of chipset...
... two DIMM sockets as following explanations due to be enabled if only one DDRII memory module is installed. 2. DS/SS DDRII2 - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS DDRII4 - DS/SS DS/SS If two memory modules are to the limitation of chipset...
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...x16 slot and press down on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. The motherboard includes a PCIE_12V power connector, which provides extra power to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards To install your computer resulting from ...its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the slot. 5. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. Ground yourself to prevent damage to your expansion card, follow the steps below. 1. To remove the VGA card: When you try...
...x16 slot and press down on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in system BIOS Setup. 8. The motherboard includes a PCIE_12V power connector, which provides extra power to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards To install your computer resulting from ...its power source and read the expansion card's installation manual before installing the expansion card in the slot. 5. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. Ground yourself to prevent damage to your expansion card, follow the steps below. 1. To remove the VGA card: When you try...
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supply. tor on the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. Connect the other ends of the external ... steps below to install the e-SATA cable kit: Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the power the e-SATA connec- GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable e-SATA Connector Power Connector ...
supply. tor on the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. Connect the other ends of the external ... steps below to install the e-SATA cable kit: Step 1: Locate one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the power the e-SATA connec- GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one SATA power cable. SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable e-SATA Connector Power Connector ...
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... Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to ensure better display performance. - 19 - For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). You need a power supply that can provide sufficient and stable power to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM graphics...Please refer to the table below to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard. The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations within ...
... Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to ensure better display performance. - 19 - For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). You need a power supply that can provide sufficient and stable power to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM graphics...Please refer to the table below to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard. The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations within ...
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...display cable into the graphics card which on the PCIE_16_1 slot(Note). (Note) If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to enable the SLI function, you want to the chassis back panel with a screw. Make sure the two ...to securely fix the bridge connector beween the two cards, you must plug the display cable into the graphics card which on the PCIE_16_1 slot. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - English Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards" and install two SLI-ready ...
...display cable into the graphics card which on the PCIE_16_1 slot(Note). (Note) If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to enable the SLI function, you want to the chassis back panel with a screw. Make sure the two ...to securely fix the bridge connector beween the two cards, you must plug the display cable into the graphics card which on the PCIE_16_1 slot. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - English Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards" and install two SLI-ready ...
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... Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. Devices like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - COMA Connects to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
... Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. Devices like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - COMA Connects to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.
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...supply that provides a 24-pin ATX or 2x4 pin ATX 12V power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; It is not connected, the system will not start . If you wish to install a power supply ...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®...
...supply that provides a 24-pin ATX or 2x4 pin ATX 12V power connector, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; It is not connected, the system will not start . If you wish to install a power supply ...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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... and requires a +12V voltage. English 7) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to connect it in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 - The types of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC 8) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector...
... and requires a +12V voltage. English 7) NB_FAN (North Bridge Fan Header) Connect the North Bridge fan cable to connect it in the FDD connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 - The types of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC 8) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector...
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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. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 1 7 ...
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. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 1 7 ...
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... audio driver is configured to the connector. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - English 15) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module.
... audio driver is configured to the connector. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - English 15) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module.
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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 - English 19) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high...
... 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 - English 19) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high...
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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 - English 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins.
Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - English 23) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins.