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    User's Guide EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard
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    EVGA ii
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    Serial ATA Cables 15 Connecting Internal Headers 16 Front Panel Header 16 USB Headers LED and LED Status Indicators 23 Post Port Debug LED 23 LED Status Indicators 23 Configuring the BIOS 24 Enter BIOS Setup 25 Main Menu ...25 Standard CMOS Features Menu 28 Date and Time ...29 IDE Channel
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    viii NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard 1 Motherboard Specifications 1 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions 3 Unpacking ...3 Equipment ...3 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard 4 Hardware Installation 7 Safety Instructions...7 Preparing the Motherboard 8 Installing the CPU 8 Installing the CPU Fan
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    Memory ...32 Advanced BIOS Features 33 CPU Feature ...34 Hard Disk Boot Priority 35 CD- 37 Advanced Chipset Features Menu 38 Spread Spectrum Control 38 System BIOS Cacheable 39 Integrated Peripherals Menu 39 IDE Function Setup 40 RAID Config ...41 USB Config ...41 HD Audio ...42 Realtek LAN
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    52 FSB & Memory Config 53 Current CPU Freq, MHz 53 FSB - Memory Clock Mode 53 Memory Timing Setting 55 System Voltages 57 Load Timing/Voltage Set 59 Save Timing/Voltage Set 59 Installing Drivers and Software 60 Windows XP Drivers Install 60 EVGA Gloassary of Terms 61 Appendix A. POST
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    List of Figures Figure 1. NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard Layout 5 Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors 6 Figure 3. Power Supply Connectors 12 Figure 4. PWR1 Motherboard Connector 13 Figure 5. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu 26 Figure 6. Standard CMOS Features Menu 28 Figure 7.
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    contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA nForce® 750i SLI motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional. ‰ Intel microprocessor ‰ System Memory ‰ Cooling fan for the microprocessor
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    buying the EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard: This motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users' demand. When combined with two SLI-Ready NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards, you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for enhanced system performance. Motherboard Specifications ‰ Size ATX form factor
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    Supports 8-channel audio ¾ Supports S/PDIF output ¾ Supports Jack-Sensing function ‰ Dual PCI Express x16 Support ¾ 2 x16 PCI Express 2.0 ¾ Supports and power management features ‰ Green Function ¾ Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) ¾ Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend
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    is included in the EVGA nForce 750i SLI motherboard box. (Accessories may vary between models, see product package) EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI SPP and MCP and is SLI-ready. 1 - Visual Guide Helps to visually guide you through the
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    IDE connection on both the Motherboard and IDE device. 1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge Allows for a 2-Way SLI setup with compatible NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Cards. 1 - Driver Installation CD Contains drivers and software needed to setup the motherboard. EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard The EVGA nForce 750i SLI
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    NVIDIA SPP with Heatsink and Fan 12. IDE Connector 3. CPU Fan Connector 13. USB Headers 4. AUX Fan Connector 14. Motherboard Battery 5. System Memory (DIMM) Slots for DDR2 15. AUX Fan Connector 6. 24-pin ATX 27. SPDIF Connector Figure 1. NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard Layout EVGA 5
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    Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse Port 2. USB 2.0 Ports (Six) 3. Coaxial SPDIF Output 4. Optical SPDIF Output 5. 6. Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black Grey Activity LED Status Off Blinking (Green) Speed/Link In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out EVGA 6
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    section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: ‰ Preparing the motherboard ¾ Installing the CPU ¾ Installing the CPU fan ¾ Installing the memory ‰ Installing the motherboard ‰ Connecting cables and setting switches Safety Instructions To
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    while you close and engage the socket lever. Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instructions that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly. EVGA 8
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    motherboard first before making all connections. Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis. Be sure that the CPU motherboard the Motherboard into the the motherboard, it instruction. 5. Secure the motherboard with a minimum of eight-to-ten screws
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    Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings necessary on the motherboard. This will include: ‰ Power Connections ¾ 24-pin ATX power (PWR1) ¾ 8-pin ATX 12V power (PWR2) ‰ Internal Headers ¾ Front panel ¾ USB Headers ¾ Audio ¾ Speaker ¾ COM
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    Power Connections To support 2-way SLI, this motherboard has the following specific minimum power supply requirements: ‰ An SLI-Certified power supply. ‰ 6-pin and/or 8-pin PCI-E power connectors configured in either of the or a certified power supply vendor, refer to www.slizone.com. EVGA 12
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    24-pin ATX Power (PWR1) PWR1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make
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    PWR2, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. This connector is notched, do not force in. GND 14 58 12V Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives IDE Connector Card Edge The IDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133
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    to 300MB/s data transfer rate. There are six serial ATA connectors on the motherboard that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations. Connect the locking cable end to the motherboard connector. Connect the end without the lock to the drive. SATA 1 (bottom) SATA 2 (top) SATA
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    Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables: (see Table 2 for pin on. When the system is in S1, S3, S4, S5 status, the LED is off. EVGA 16 Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the
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    equipped with the front panel option). 2. Connect the end of the cable to the USB 2.0 header on the motherboard. Table 3. USB 2.0 Header Pins Connector Pin USB 2.0 Header Connector 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal 5V_DUAL DD+ GND Empty Signal 5V_DUAL DD+ GND No Connect Card Edge EVGA 17
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    of audio output choices: Front Audio and Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking function. Table 4. Front Audio Connector Connector Front Audio Connector 1 9 PORT2_L 10 SENSE2_RETURN Speaker Connector This speaker header allows connection to a computer case speaker for PC Beeps. Table
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    fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on the motherboard connector. CPU Fan Connector 4 3 2 GND SENSE PWR CONTROL 3 2 Auxiliary Fan Connector GND +12V SENSE EVGA nForce 750i SLI SPP/MCP Fan Connector 3 2 Install the fan over the
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    serial connector head for your system. Connect one side of a switching cable to the header and then attach the serial device to the other side of the cable. Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Connector The motherboard supports a standard 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44m, and a 2.88M floppy disk drive (FDD). EVGA 20
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    Expansion Slots The EVGA nForce 750i SLI motherboard contains five expansion slots, three PCI Express slots and two PCI slots. 1 - PCIe x1 Slot 1 2 - PCIe x16 Slot 1 (primary) 2 3 - PCIe x16 Slot 2 4 - PCI Slot 1 5 - PCI Slot 2 3 4 5 PCI Slots The two PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a
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    motherboard contains a button to clear BIOS configurations back to default settings. Please see Figure 1 on page 6 for location. Clear CMOS Button The motherboard Clear CMOS Button Onboard System Reset and Power Buttons The motherboard provides an onboard Power and Reset button. The Yellow Reset
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    Debug LED Provides a two-digit POST code that allows for easy troubleshooting, see Appendix A. for a detailed break down on the different types the system is in standby mode, the LED is on. ‰ LED4: CPU Hot LED (Red) When the CPU processor is overheating, the LED is on. STANDBY LED POWER LED DIMM LED
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    are also provided. This section includes the following information: ‰ Enter BIOS Setup ‰ Main Menu ‰ Standard CMOS Features ‰ Advanced BIOS Features ‰ Advanced Chipset Features ‰ Integrated Peripherals ‰ Power Management Setup ‰ PnP/PCI Configurations ‰ PC Health Status ‰ Frequency/Voltage
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    following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings. 4. Power on Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings. Changing to the previous menu, press Esc. Note that on the BIOS screen all data in white is for information only, data
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    BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence. ‰ Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to enable or disable specific attributes to the motherboard. ‰ Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to set up onboard peripherals such as IDE, RAID , and more. EVGA 26
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    than submenus: ‰ Load Defaults Load default system settings. ‰ Set Password Use this command to set, change, and disable the password used to access the BIOS menu. ‰ Save & Exit Setup Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup. ‰ Exit Without Saving Use this command to abandon all
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    Item Help ` IDE Channel 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` SATA 1 (A0) ` SATA 2 (A1) ` SATA 3 (B0) ` SATA 4 (B1) [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Main Level ` Change the day, month, year and century Drive A [1.44, 3.5 in.] and data in a red box is highlighted for selection. EVGA 28
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    Slave ` SATA 1 (A0) ` SATA 2 (A1) ` SATA 3 (B0) ` SATA 4 (B1) [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Press ENTER to display IDE Channel sub- Access Mode [None} Auto Capacity 0 MB IDE Channel 0 Slave [Manual} Access Mode [CHS] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector
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    Zone Sector [Manual} [CHS] 0 MB .....0 [ 0] [ 0] [ 0] [ 0] Press ENTER to display submenu Cylinder Min= 0 The BIOS supports the following supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing). ¾ Large For HDD greater than 528 MB but not supporting LBA. ¾ Auto Recommended mode. ESC:Abort EVGA 30
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    On [1.44, 3.5 in.] [All , But Keyboard] Press ENTER to display sub-menu ‰ All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system stops and prompts you. ‰ No Errors System boot does not stop for any detected , But Diskette All , But Disk/Key :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort EVGA 31
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    determines the Extended Memory Total Memory 1047552K 1048576K amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. ‰ Extended Memory BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. ‰ Total Memory This value represents the total memory of the system. EVGA 32
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    BIOS the sub-menus. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ` CPU Feature ` Hard Disk Boot Priority ` CD-ROM Boot Priority F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Defaults Figure 7. Advanced BIOS Features Menu Note that all data in white is for information only, data
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    support. Options are: ¾ Disable Disable support for TM1 and TM2. ¾ TM1 Only The CPU is thermally throttled by cutting active processor clock cycles. ¾ TM2 Only Thermal throttling is achieved by reducing the CPU multiplier and CPU core voltage. ¾ TM1 & TM2 Enables support for both TM1 and TM2. EVGA
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    instruction. ‰ Execute Disable Bit When this function is disabled, it forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). ‰ Virtualization Technology When this function is enabled, it allows a VMM to utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology. ‰ CPU
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    Boot Priority Use this option to select the priority for the CD-ROM Drive at startup if multiple drivers are in use. Press Enter to see the list of bootable devices in your system. Use the First Boot Device Removable Hard Disk CDROM Legacy LAN Disabled :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort EVGA 36
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    option. MPS Version Control For OS Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version that BIOS passes to the operating system. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options. Full the Page Up and Page Down keys to toggle between Enable and Disable EVGA 37
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    controls of the motherboard chipset. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Feature ` Spread Spectrum Control System BIOS Cacheable [Press Enter Down keys to scroll through the Spread Spectrum options for the CPU. Option values are [Disabled] and [Center Spread]. ‰ 100MHz. EVGA 38
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    Spectrum Options are [Disabled], [Center], and [Down]. ‰ System BIOS Cacheable Options are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Uses L2 Cache when ` IDE Function Setup ` RAID Config OnChip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB Storage Support USB Park Mode USB TD Reads Peripherals Menu EVGA 39
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    controllers. The options available are [SATA-0], [SATA-0+1], [Enable All], and [Disabled]. ‰ IDE Prefetch Mode Use this function to enable or disable the IDE Prefetch mode. EVGA 40
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    RAID x SATA 3 (B0) RAID x SATA 4 (B1) RAID [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled ‰ SATA x Primary/Secondary When RAID Enable is set to [Enabled], you can enable or disable the various SATA functions. USB Config Press Enter to display the USB Config menu. OnChip USB USB Keyboard Support
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    detect the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. Select [Disabled] if your drive does not support block mode. Onboard FDC Controller This function on the Integrated Peripherals menu . Options are [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [Auto], and [Disabled]. EVGA 42
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    ON Function x KB Power ON Password x Hot Key Power On PWRON After PWR-Fail [Enabled] [S1&S3] [User Define] [DPMS Support] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Instant-Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] 0 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [BUTTON ONLY] Enter Ctrl- Setup menu allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function. EVGA 43
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    -on by alarm function. Set to [Disable] to prevent poweron by alarm. When set to [Enable], you can manually put in the day of the month and the time of the alarm. Power-on by Alarm Day of Month Alarm define the power-on function. Options for this function are: ‰ BUTTON ONLY ‰ Keyboard 98 EVGA 44
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    selected, system will attempt to power back on automatically after a power failure. If OFF is selected the system will remain turned off after a power failure. EVGA 45
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    +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Defaults Figure 11. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu EVGA 46
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    BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible devices or if you can manually you want the BIOS to automatically populate these fields. If you select [Manual] so you Manual)] [Press Enter] IRQ Resources To enable this field for input, set Resources Controlled By to [Manual
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    scroll through sizes or enter the number using the keyboard numbers or use the + and - keys to go up and down the list of sizes. EVGA 48
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    ºF 31ºC/ 88ºF 1.28V 1.19V 1.81V 3.26V 3.26V 12.19V 4.99V 3.00V Item Help Main Level ` CPU Fan Speed Aux Fan Speed nForce SPP Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Fan2 Speed 4272 RPM 0 RPM 4500 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM :Move Enter and voltages of the various components change with system usage. EVGA 49
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    > 60ºC, Set Fan Speed 100% If temp < 30ºC, Set Fan Speed 1% x Manual Fan Speed, % 100 nForce Fan Speed Control, % [Auto] x Manual Fan Speed, % 100% Use this menu to control the speed of the various fans on the motherboard. Set CPU fan speed to [SmartFan] when you want the speed of the fans
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    ` System Clocks ` FSB & Memory Config ` System Voltages CPU Clock Ratio Unlock x CPU Clock Ratio LDT Frequency [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press ‰ CPU Clock Ratio Unlock This value is set by the CPU Multiplier when [Disable]. If set to[Enabled], the option to manually set the CPU Multiplier
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    Defaults System Clocks ‰ Current CPU Freq, MHz This value is set by the CPU Multiplier (value cannot be SLI-Ready memory, FSB memory, and memory timing, go to the FSB & Memory screen. ‰ PCIe Frequency This option will overclock the PCI-E frequency. Adjustments can be made from [100] to [200]. EVGA
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    Setup Utility FSB & Memory Config Parameters Settings Current Value Item Help Current CPU Freq, MHz 2933.3 CPU Multiplier 11X FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Auto] X FSB - Memory and the FSB speed can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is changed, CPU Freq, MHz changes proportionally. EVGA 53
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    and MEM (DDR), MHz are changed to editable and the FSB and memory speeds can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is changed, CPU Freq, MHz changes proportionally. FSB - Memory Clock Mode [Linked] FSB (QDR), MHz [1067] . Use this menu to set optimal timings or to manually enter timings. EVGA 54
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    5 9 7.8uS Main Level `` Select [Expert] to enter timings manually :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General keys to select Optimal. Optimal prohibits you from manually setting any timing. All timing is set for manual input. Note that you should set the
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    -to-read delay with the same chip selected (options are 1 through 10). tREF: This is the DRAM refresh rate (options are Auto, 7.8uS, and 3.9uS). EVGA 56
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    menu and press Enter to display the System Voltages menu. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System Voltages Parameters EVGA VDroop control CPU Core CPU FSB Memory nForce SPP NF200 Voltage Level Settings Current Value [Without VDroop] [Auto] 1.28 [Auto] 1.2V [Auto] 1.85V [Auto] 1.30V
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    SPP This function defines the core voltage level for the NVIDIA nForce SPP chip. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage (1.20V, 1.30V, 1.40V, 1.50V) or select [Auto]to 3. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select a voltage or select [Auto]to automatically set the voltage. EVGA 58
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    . Press Enter to see the options. Save timing/voltage set Press Enter to Exit ..... [ ] Select Profile 1 ..... [ ] Select Profile 2 ..... [ ] Select Profile 3 ..... [ ] :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort EVGA 59
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    been shipped with your EVGA motherboard contains the following software and drivers: ‰ NVIDIA nForce motherboard drivers ‰ Audio drivers ‰ RAID drivers ‰ Adobe Acrobat Reader ‰ User's Manual Driver Installation 6. Insert the EVGA nForce 750i SLI installation CD for the motherboard included in the
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    EVGA Glossary of Terms: ACPI - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AFR - Alternate Frame Rendering APIC - Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller BIOS - Basic Input Output System CD-ROM - Compact Disc Read-Only Memory CMOS - Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor CPU - Central Processing
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    LGA - Land Grid Array LN2 - Liquid Nitrogen Extended POST - Power on Self Test QDR - Quad Data Rate RAID - Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks RGB - Red Green Blue SATA SFR - Split Frame Rendering SLI - Scalable Link Interface SPD - Serial Presence Detect SPDIF - Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect
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    A. POST Codes for the EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard This section provides the Award POST Codes (Table 5) for the EVGA nForce 750i SLI Motherboard during system boot up. These POST Codes are displayed on the LED POST Code readout located directly onboard the motherboard. Table 5. Award POST Code
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    13 Reserved 14 Load Chipset 15 Reserved 16 Init Clock 17 Reserved 18 Init CPU 19 Reserved 1A Reserved 1B Setup Interrupt Vector Table 1C CMOS Battery Check registers Init PNP Shadow system/video BIOS Init onboard clock generator and sensor Setup BIOS DATA AREA (BDA) EVGA 64
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    -1 Mask 3F Reserved 40 Test 8259-2 Mask 41 Reserved 42 Reserved Description Chipset programming and CPU Speed detect Initialize Video Test Video Memory and display Logos Early Keyboard Reset Test DMA channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. EVGA 65
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    init 51 Reserved 52 Memory Test 53 Reserved 54 Reserved 55 CPU display 56 Reserved 57 PnP Init Display 58 Reserved 59 Setup page mode and clear the memory Detect CPU speed and display CPU vendor specific version string and turn on all necessary CPU features PnP logo and PnP early
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    PS2 Mouse port ACPI sub-system initializing Initialize cache controller Enter setup check and autoconfiguration check up Initialize floppy disk drive Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters Initialize hard drive controller IDE device detection Initialize serial ports
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    Check Enable IRQ12 if mouse present Detect and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final init for last micro details before boot EVGA 68
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    96 Boot Attempt C0 Base CPU test C1 Memory Presence C2 Early Memory C3 Extend Memory C4 Special Display C5 Early Shadow C6 Cache presence CF CMOS Check B0 Spurious B1 Unclaimed NMI BF E1-EF reboot. To program chipset from defaults values E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc. EVGA 69
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User’s Guide
EVGA nForce 750i SLI
Motherboard