Installing and Configuring the XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard
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USB 2.0.........................................................................................................4
Motherboard Specifications ................................................................................5
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ...............................................................7
Unpacking.........................................................................................................7
Equipment ........................................................................................................7
XFX nForce 650i Ultra Motherboard ....................................................................8
Hardware Installation .................................................................................11
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................11
Preparing the Motherboard ..............................................................................12
Installing the CPU........................................................................................12
Installing the CPU Fan..................................................................................13
Installing Memory DIMMs.............................................................................13
Installing the Motherboard...............................................................................14
Installing the I/O Shield ...............................................................................14
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis....................................................14
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ...........................................................15
Power Connections ......................................................................................16
24-pin ATX Power (PWR1)........................................................................16
8-pin ATX 12V Power (PWR2) ...................................................................17
Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives..................................................................17
Connecting Serial ATA Cables .......................................................................18
Connecting Internal Headers ........................................................................19
Front Panel Header ..................................................................................19
USB Headers ...........................................................................................21
Fan Connections..........................................................................................22
COM1 .........................................................................................................22
FDD Connector ............................................................................................22
Expansion Slots ...........................................................................................23
