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... allow for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will use most of the cables. If however, you are building a PC, you with the motherboard and all necessary parts needed to install the motherboard into a PC case. However, it is highly recommended to install and connect your new EVGA nForce® 790i SLI FTW motherboard.
... allow for the Microprocessor Graphics Card Power Supply EVGA assumes you will use most of the cables. If however, you are building a PC, you with the motherboard and all necessary parts needed to install the motherboard into a PC case. However, it is highly recommended to install and connect your new EVGA nForce® 790i SLI FTW motherboard.
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... Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate This motherboard offers the tools, performance, and overclocking potential that PC Enthusiasts demand. Supports up to 8 GBs of 12 inches x 9.6 inches... Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI MCP and SPP System Memory support Supports dual channel JEDEC DDR3-1600MHz and SLI-Ready memory up to 2000 MHz. Thank you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for purchasing the EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW Motherboard.
... Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate This motherboard offers the tools, performance, and overclocking potential that PC Enthusiasts demand. Supports up to 8 GBs of 12 inches x 9.6 inches... Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit Contains NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI MCP and SPP System Memory support Supports dual channel JEDEC DDR3-1600MHz and SLI-Ready memory up to 2000 MHz. Thank you get innovative NVIDIA SLI Technology for purchasing the EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW Motherboard.
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... frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust and foreign objects and aids in proper airflow within the chassis. EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI SPP and MCP and is included in the EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW motherboard box. Be sure to visually guide you may not need many of equipment shipped in the chassis to...
... frequency transmissions, protect internal components from dust and foreign objects and aids in proper airflow within the chassis. EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW Motherboard This PCI Express motherboard contains the NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI SPP and MCP and is included in the EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW motherboard box. Be sure to visually guide you may not need many of equipment shipped in the chassis to...
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.... IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable Passes data between the IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device. 1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge Allows for a 2-Way SLI set up with compatible NVIDA GeForce Graphics Cards The EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW motherboard with the NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI SPP and MCP processors is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. 1 - Floppy Cable Used to attach a floppy drive to the...
.... IDE-ATA 133 HDD Cable Passes data between the IDE connection on the motherboard and IDE device. 1 - 2-Way SLI Bridge Allows for a 2-Way SLI set up with compatible NVIDA GeForce Graphics Cards The EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW motherboard with the NVIDIA nForce 790i SLI SPP and MCP processors is a PCI Express, SLI-ready motherboard. 1 - Floppy Cable Used to attach a floppy drive to the...
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... Hi-Definition Audio 13. For graphics cards, multiple slots are used for Voltage Regulators 27. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector - SPDIF connector - Motherboard CMOS Battery - 21 21 23 23 7 22 22 22 12 25 26 20 27 11 19 18 11 7 29 7 17 16 ... the Northbridge 3. For USB Port Cable 17. 1394a connector - MCP/SPP fan connector - EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW Motherboard Layout NVIDIA MCP (passive heat sink) - LED POST Code Readout - PCI slots - HD Audio Connector - nForce 790i SLI SPP with a system chassis 14. Easily clears the system BIOS 16. Serial-ATA (SATA)...
... Hi-Definition Audio 13. For graphics cards, multiple slots are used for Voltage Regulators 27. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector - SPDIF connector - Motherboard CMOS Battery - 21 21 23 23 7 22 22 22 12 25 26 20 27 11 19 18 11 7 29 7 17 16 ... the Northbridge 3. For USB Port Cable 17. 1394a connector - MCP/SPP fan connector - EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW Motherboard Layout NVIDIA MCP (passive heat sink) - LED POST Code Readout - PCI slots - HD Audio Connector - nForce 790i SLI SPP with a system chassis 14. Easily clears the system BIOS 16. Serial-ATA (SATA)...
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This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury always follow basic safety precautions. Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables and setting switches To reduce the risk of the motherboard.
This section will guide you through the installation of fire, electric shock, and injury always follow basic safety precautions. Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard Installing the CPU Installing the CPU fan Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables and setting switches To reduce the risk of the motherboard.
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... touch the bottom of the processor. Align the notches in the socket. Lift the load plate. Make sure not to install the CPU onto the motherboard. There is a protective socket cover on the CPU Make sure the CPU is no CPU installed. Remove the processor from its protective cover, making sure...
... touch the bottom of the processor. Align the notches in the socket. Lift the load plate. Make sure not to install the CPU onto the motherboard. There is a protective socket cover on the CPU Make sure the CPU is no CPU installed. Remove the processor from its protective cover, making sure...
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... side DIMM Slot 0 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 3 Board edge however, slot 3 is to ensure normal operation. Be sure that came with this motherboard. Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for the location of the memory slots.) For memory over 1600MHz(PC3 12800) use slots 2 and 3 (black). One...
... side DIMM Slot 0 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 1 DIMM Slot 3 Board edge however, slot 3 is to ensure normal operation. Be sure that came with this motherboard. Your new motherboard has four 240-pin slots for the location of the memory slots.) For memory over 1600MHz(PC3 12800) use slots 2 and 3 (black). One...
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...following procedure to install memory DIMMS. Note that is used to ensure the component is only one gap near the center of installing the motherboard into place and make sure the CPU Fan assembly is normally easier to properly seat the DIMM. Determine if it fits securely. If ...you would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. The motherboard kit comes with an empty chassis. Before installing the motherboard, install the I /O shield that there is installed properly. Align the memory module to ...
...following procedure to install memory DIMMS. Note that is used to ensure the component is only one gap near the center of installing the motherboard into place and make sure the CPU Fan assembly is normally easier to properly seat the DIMM. Determine if it fits securely. If ...you would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. The motherboard kit comes with an empty chassis. Before installing the motherboard, install the I /O shield that there is installed properly. Align the memory module to ...
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...Internal Headers Front panel IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio COM FDD IDE Secure the motherboard with a minimum of a short circuit. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers. In most cases, it is recommended that you through all the ...section takes you remove that stud(s) to ten (10) studs. If there are stud(s) that the fan assembly is recommended to secure the motherboard using a minimum of eight (8) to prevent the possibility of eight-to the I/O shield. Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs...
...Internal Headers Front panel IEEE 1394a USB Headers Audio COM FDD IDE Secure the motherboard with a minimum of a short circuit. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers. In most cases, it is recommended that you through all the ...section takes you remove that stud(s) to ten (10) studs. If there are stud(s) that the fan assembly is recommended to secure the motherboard using a minimum of eight (8) to prevent the possibility of eight-to the I/O shield. Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs...
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To support 3-way SLI, this motherboard has the following specific power supply requirements: Minimum 1000 W peak power Six PCI-E power connectors configured in the following configurations (see Figure 3): ...
To support 3-way SLI, this motherboard has the following specific power supply requirements: Minimum 1000 W peak power Six PCI-E power connectors configured in the following configurations (see Figure 3): ...
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..., refer to . Make sure you have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you power requirements are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1.
..., refer to . Make sure you have enough power to cover all the expansion cards you power requirements are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. PWR1 Motherboard Connector Table 1.
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..., is used to provide power to the connector and press firmly until seated. Align the pins to the CPU. Connect the gray connector to the motherboard.
..., is used to provide power to the connector and press firmly until seated. Align the pins to the CPU. Connect the gray connector to the motherboard.
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... connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the motherboard. There are ten Serial ATA connectors on the motherboard, The six black connectors (SATA1~SATA6) from south bridge chipset that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations and four...
... connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the motherboard. There are ten Serial ATA connectors on the motherboard, The six black connectors (SATA1~SATA6) from south bridge chipset that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations and four...
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... definitions): PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the header. Be sure to match the name on this motherboard is on and off . The system restarts when the reset button is in S1, S1, S3, S4 standby, the LED will blink. The front panel...
... definitions): PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the header. Be sure to match the name on this motherboard is on and off . The system restarts when the reset button is in S1, S1, S3, S4 standby, the LED will blink. The front panel...
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Connect the end of your chassis. Table 3. The IEEE 1394a (Firewire) expansion cable bracket is provided in the box but if you do not require the additional external connections, you do not need to the IEEE 1394a connector on the motherboard. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins Connector IEEE 1394a Connector 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPB+12V +12V Empty GND Secure the bracket to the rear panel of the cable to install it.
Connect the end of your chassis. Table 3. The IEEE 1394a (Firewire) expansion cable bracket is provided in the box but if you do not require the additional external connections, you do not need to the IEEE 1394a connector on the motherboard. IEEE 1394a Connector Pins Connector IEEE 1394a Connector 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPB+12V +12V Empty GND Secure the bracket to the rear panel of the cable to install it.
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Secure the bracket to the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). Connect the two ends of the cables to the USB 2.0 headers on the rear panel of your chassis. This motherboard contains six (6) USB 2.0 ports that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing four (4) USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard also contains two 10pin internal header connectors onboard that are exposed on the motherboard. Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins Connector USB 2.0 Header Connector Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal 5V_DUAL DataData+ GND Empty Signal 5V_DUAL DataData+ GND No Connect
Secure the bracket to the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). Connect the two ends of the cables to the USB 2.0 headers on the rear panel of your chassis. This motherboard contains six (6) USB 2.0 ports that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing four (4) USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard also contains two 10pin internal header connectors onboard that are exposed on the motherboard. Table 4. USB 2.0 Header Pins Connector USB 2.0 Header Connector Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal 5V_DUAL DataData+ GND Empty Signal 5V_DUAL DataData+ GND No Connect
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The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the section of the CMOS Setup. The fans are seven fan connections on the motherboard connector. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on this motherboard. Fan Connector SPP Fan 3 21 GND SENSE +12V VREG Fan AUX Fan Note that the CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. CPU Fan CPU Fan Connector 4 3 2 GN1D SENSE PWR CONTROL There are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.
The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the section of the CMOS Setup. The fans are seven fan connections on the motherboard connector. Connect a 3-pin connector to pins 1, 2, and 3 on this motherboard. Fan Connector SPP Fan 3 21 GND SENSE +12V VREG Fan AUX Fan Note that the CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a 4-pin connector. CPU Fan CPU Fan Connector 4 3 2 GN1D SENSE PWR CONTROL There are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.
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System fan connector Fan Connector 3 2 1 GND +12V SENSE Chassis fan connector Chassis fan connector The motherboard kit provides a serial COM port bracket for your system. Connect one side of the cable to the header and then attach the serial COM device to the other side of the cable.
System fan connector Fan Connector 3 2 1 GND +12V SENSE Chassis fan connector Chassis fan connector The motherboard kit provides a serial COM port bracket for your system. Connect one side of the cable to the header and then attach the serial COM device to the other side of the cable.
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PCI slot 1 - PCIe x16 slot 3 - PCIe x16 slot 1 (Primary) PCI slot 2 - PCIe x16 slot 2 - PCIe x1 slots - The motherboard supports a standard 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44m, and a 2.88M floppy disk drive (FDD). The EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW motherboard contains seven expansion slots, five PCI Express slots and two PCI slots. 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 -
PCI slot 1 - PCIe x16 slot 3 - PCIe x16 slot 1 (Primary) PCI slot 2 - PCIe x16 slot 2 - PCIe x1 slots - The motherboard supports a standard 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44m, and a 2.88M floppy disk drive (FDD). The EVGA nForce 790i SLI FTW motherboard contains seven expansion slots, five PCI Express slots and two PCI slots. 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 -