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General| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce4 SLI |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket 939 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | DDR |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DIMM |
| Max Memory | 4 GB |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
| PCI Express x1 | 1 |
| PCI Slots | 3 |
| USB Ports | 10 x USB 2.0 |
| SLI Support | Yes |
| SATA Ports | 4 |
| IDE | 2 |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 0+1 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC850 8-channel |
| LAN | 2 x Gigabit LAN |
Describes the motherboard's key features and technologies.
Details the main advantages and selling points of the motherboard.
Important precautions and checks before installing motherboard components.
Provides a general description and layout of the motherboard.
Detailed diagram showing the placement of components on the motherboard.
Information and instructions for installing the CPU.
Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU into its socket.
Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.
Information about system memory installation and configurations.
Details on compatible memory modules and optimal installation methods.
Procedure for installing RAM modules into the motherboard DIMM sockets.
Information on various expansion slots available on the motherboard.
Guide for installing add-on cards into expansion slots.
Details on various motherboard connectors for internal and external devices.
Identification and function of ports on the motherboard's rear panel.
Location and purpose of internal connectors on the motherboard.
Instructions for the initial power-on sequence of the system.
Methods for safely shutting down the computer system.
Procedures for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.
Step-by-step guide to updating the system BIOS.
Overview of the BIOS setup utility and navigation.
Explanation of the main menu items within the BIOS setup.
Details on the main BIOS screen and basic system information.
Configuration settings for IDE hard disk drives.
Settings for advanced system configurations and devices.
Settings related to the CPU and its performance.
Configuration options for CPU overclocking and system tuning.
Settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).
Displays hardware status like temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Options for configuring the system's boot sequence.
Sets the order in which devices are checked for booting.
Options for saving or discarding BIOS changes and exiting setup.
Details on the contents of the motherboard support CD.
Lists available device drivers for installation from the support CD.
Lists software utilities for system management and features.
Information about specific software applications included on the support CD.
Settings and features for the onboard audio controller.
Guide to installing and using the NVIDIA firewall application.
Explanation of supported RAID levels and configurations.
Instructions for configuring RAID sets using the NVIDIA controller.
Information on enabling and using AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet! technology.
Step-by-step guide to enabling Cool 'n' Quiet! in BIOS and OS.
Guide to using the NVIDIA nTune utility for system tuning.
Settings for adjusting system bus speeds and memory timings.
Utility for selecting video card modes, especially for SLI.
Instructions on how to enable and use the SLI mode.
Introduction to NVIDIA SLI technology and its support.
Lists necessary hardware and software requirements for SLI.
Procedures for setting up two graphics cards for SLI.
Step-by-step guide to installing compatible SLI graphics cards.
Instructions to activate the multi-GPU feature in Windows display settings.
Guide for installing and using the 2-port Serial ATA extension module.
Procedure for connecting the SATA extension module to the motherboard.
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