User guide

nForce 790i SLI Motherboard
EVGA Corporation
January 11, 2008 | DU-03751-001_v01 iii
Table of Contents
Before You Begin… ....................................................................................................ix
Parts NOT in the Kit .................................................................................................ix
Intentions of the Kit.................................................................................................. x
EVGA nForce 790i Motherboard ................................................................................1
Motherboard Specifications..................................................................................... 1
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ............................................................................4
Unpacking ................................................................................................................ 4
Equipment................................................................................................................ 4
EVGA nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard............................................................... 5
Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................8
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................... 8
Preparing the Motherboard...................................................................................... 9
Installing the CPU ................................................................................................ 9
Installing the CPU Fan ....................................................................................... 10
Installing Memory DIMMs .................................................................................. 10
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 12
Installing the I/O Shield ...................................................................................... 12
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis...................................................... 13
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ............................................................. 13
Power Connections............................................................................................ 14
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1) ............................................................................. 15
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2)........................................................................ 16