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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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... If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Damage due to the use of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the user manual. 3. Thus, prior to installation, please do not place ... well as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5. Before using the product, please verify that the power supply...
... If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Damage due to the use of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the user manual. 3. Thus, prior to installation, please do not place ... well as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5. Before using the product, please verify that the power supply...
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... Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Front Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Storage O.S Support Memory Expanstion Slots LGA775 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 - Supports data RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD for Serial ATA ... DDRII DIMMs Supports ECC 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 -
... Onboard T.I. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Front Side Bus Chipset LAN Audio IEEE 1394 Storage O.S Support Memory Expanstion Slots LGA775 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 - Supports data RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD for Serial ATA ... DDRII DIMMs Supports ECC 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 -
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...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. NB/PCIE Voltage :...) Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU, DDRII, PCIE) - PCI Express x8 Clock: Allows 1 MHz increment from 0.05V to 0.35V) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - SB/PCIE Voltage : Adjustable PCIe voltage at 0.025V (Note 3) - CPU Voltage : Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 0....
...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. NB/PCIE Voltage :...) Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU, DDRII, PCIE) - PCI Express x8 Clock: Allows 1 MHz increment from 0.05V to 0.35V) - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - SB/PCIE Voltage : Adjustable PCIe voltage at 0.025V (Note 3) - CPU Voltage : Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.05V (Adjustable range from 0....
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.... Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please make sure that supports HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Hardware Installation Please...
.... Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please make sure that supports HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Hardware Installation Please...
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... the heat paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. The CPU cooler may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place ... Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to ...
... the heat paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is complete. The CPU cooler may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place ... Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the CPU cooler, on the contrary, is to ...
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...memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware ... the direction. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. It is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that they can be used is recommended that the memory used . 2. A memory module can be inserted only...
...memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware ... the direction. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. It is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that they can be used is recommended that the memory used . 2. A memory module can be inserted only...
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. The following is recommended to use memory modules... sockets of the same color. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of chipset specifications. 1. The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following explanations due to the limitation of memory...modules 4 memory modules DDRII1 DS/SS - DS/SS DDRII2 - Dual Channel mode will double. DS/SS DDRII4 - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS DDRII3 DS/SS -
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 supports the Dual Channel Technology. The following is recommended to use memory modules... sockets of the same color. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of chipset specifications. 1. The GA-N680SLI-DQ6 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following explanations due to the limitation of memory...modules 4 memory modules DDRII1 DS/SS - DS/SS DDRII2 - Dual Channel mode will double. DS/SS DDRII4 - GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS DS/SS DDRII3 DS/SS -
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...Make sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in the slot. 5. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: To install the VGA card: Please align the VGA card with the PCI Express x16 slot... and press down on the PCI Express x16 slot, you try to release the card. The motherboard includes a PCIE_12V power connector, which provides extra power to this connector. - 17 - Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in the...
...Make sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, configure required settings for the expansion card in the slot. 5. Install related driver in the motherboard. 4. For example: Installing a PCI Express x16 VGA card: To install the VGA card: Please align the VGA card with the PCI Express x16 slot... and press down on the PCI Express x16 slot, you try to release the card. The motherboard includes a PCIE_12V power connector, which provides extra power to this connector. - 17 - Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot in the...
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... power switch on the bracket. Connect the other ends of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on Step 5: the bracket. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. supply. SATA Bracket SATA...power cable securely into bracket to the power the e-SATA connec- Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off your motherboard. Follow the steps below to install the e-SATA cable kit: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. For SATA device in external ...
... power switch on the bracket. Connect the other ends of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on Step 5: the bracket. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. supply. SATA Bracket SATA...power cable securely into bracket to the power the e-SATA connec- Before connecting the SATA signal cable, make sure to turn off your motherboard. Follow the steps below to install the e-SATA cable kit: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. For SATA device in external ...
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... requirements will depend on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. Please refer to the table below to your overall system configurations. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). If you want to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the PCIE_16_1 slot to operate... of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to configure an SLI system on the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard.
... requirements will depend on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. Please refer to the table below to your overall system configurations. For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH). If you want to set up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphics card on the PCIE_16_1 slot to operate... of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration nVIDIA® nForce 680i SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to configure an SLI system on the GA-N680SLI-DQ6 motherboard.
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... which on the PCIE_16_1 slot. retention bracket place this part on the bridge connector securely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of both cards. 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(Note). (Note) If ...you want to enable the SLI function, you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top...
... which on the PCIE_16_1 slot. retention bracket place this part on the bridge connector securely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of both cards. 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(Note). (Note) If ...you want to enable the SLI function, you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top...
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... connected to Line In jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker...
... connected to Line In jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker...
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... . 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®... +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 24 - Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If you wish to install a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . If the ATX 12V (2x4) power connector is ...
... . 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®... +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) - 24 - Please use a power supply that all the components on the motherboard. If you wish to install a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . If the ATX 12V (2x4) power connector is ...
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... has a foolproof insertion design. 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 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to this header.
... has a foolproof insertion design. 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 - When connecting a fan cable, be sure to this header.
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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 connected with the system power indicator to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 ... TXN GND RXN RXP GND 12) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). 1 Pin No. 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 connected with the system power indicator to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 ... TXN GND RXN RXP GND 12) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode(S1). 1 Pin No. GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 -
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... 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No.
... 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 Line Out (L) 10 NC By default, the audio driver is configured to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 1 GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - Pin No.
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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 unable...
... 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 unable...
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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. 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.