User manual

nForce 780i SLI Motherboard
NVIDIA Corporation
October 17, 2007 | DU-03597-001_v01 iii
Table of Contents
Before You Begin…................................................................................................ix
Parts NOT in the Kit.............................................................................................ix
Intentions of the Kit..............................................................................................x
NVIDIA nForce 780i Motherboard...........................................................................1
Motherboard Specifications..................................................................................1
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions.........................................................................3
Unpacking............................................................................................................3
Equipment............................................................................................................3
NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Motherboard...................................................................4
Hardware Installation...............................................................................................7
Safety Instructions................................................................................................7
Preparing the Motherboard...................................................................................8
Installing the CPU.............................................................................................8
Installing the CPU Fan......................................................................................9
Installing Memory DIMMs.................................................................................9
Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................10
Installing the I/O Shield...................................................................................10
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis....................................................11
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches...........................................................11
Power Connections........................................................................................12
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1)..........................................................................13
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2).....................................................................14