Installing and Configuring the EVGA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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Networking with NVIDIA nForce
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NVIDIA Native Gigabit Ethernet
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NVIDIA FirstPacket™ technology
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NVIDIA DualNet® technology
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High Definition Audio (HDA)
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USB 2.0
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Motherboard Specifications
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Unpacking and
Parts Descriptions
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Unpacking
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Equipment
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NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
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Hardware Installation
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Safety Instructions
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Preparing the Motherboard
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Installing the CPU
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Installing the CPU Fan
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Installing Memory DIMMs
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Installing the Motherboard
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Installing the I/O Shield
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Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
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Power Connections
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24-pin ATX Power (PWR1)
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8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2)
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Auxiliary Power for Graphics (PWR3)
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Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives
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Connecting Serial ATA Cables
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Connecting Internal Headers
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