Intel GA-N680SLI-DQ6 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Item Checklist

  6
• Optional Accessories

  6
• GA-N680SLI-DQ6 Motherboard Layout

  7
• Block Diagram

  8
• Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

  9
• Considerations Prior to Installation

  9
• Feature Summary

  10
• Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler

  13
• Installation of the CPU

  13
• Installation of the CPU Cooler

  14
• Installation of Memory

  15
• Installation of Expansion Cards

  17
• Connecting the e-SATA Cable Kit

  18
• Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration

  19
• I/O Back Panel Introduction

  22
• Connectors Introduction

  23
• Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

  35
• The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa)

  37
• Standard CMOS Features

  39
• Advanced BIOS Features

  41
• Integrated Peripherals

  43
• Power Management Setup

  49
• PnP/PCI Configurations

  51
• PC Health Status

  52
• MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

  54
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

  57
• 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

  57
• 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

  58
• Save & Exit Setup

  59
• Exit Without Saving

  59
• Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

  61
• Install Chipset Drivers

  61
• Software Applications

  62
• Driver CD Information

  62
• Hardware Information

  63
• Contact Us

  63
• Chapter 4 Appendix

  65
• 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
• Troubleshooting

  105