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Page 2 - User’s Guide

Page 4 - Table of Contents

EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard EVGA iii Table of Contents User’s Guide .................................................................................................................. i EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard ................................................................................. i...

Page 9 - List of Figures

EVGA viii List of Figures Figure 2. PW1 Motherboard Connector ........................................ 14 Figure 3. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu ............................ 28 Figure 4. Standard CMOS Features Menu .................................... 30 Figure 5. Advanced BIOS Fe...

Page 10 - Before You Begin...; Parts NOT in the Kit; Intel Microprocessor; Intentions of the Kit; building

EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard EVGA ix Before You Begin… Parts NOT in the Kit This kit contains all the hardware necessary to install and connect your new EVGA nForce 730i motherboard. However, it does not contain the following items that must be purchased separately to make the motherboard functional...

Page 12 - Motherboard; Motherboard Specifications; Microprocessor support

EVGA 1 EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Thank you for purchasing the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard, with integrated GeForce Graphics, this motherboard offers the tools and performance PC users’ demand. Motherboard Specifications Size ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.5 inch Microprocessor support ¾ Inte...

Page 15 - Unpacking and; Unpacking; The following equipment is included in the motherboard box.

EVGA 4 Unpacking and Parts Descriptions Unpacking The EVGA nForce 730i motherboard comes with all the necessary cables for adding a motherboard to a system case. If you are replacing a motherboard, you may not need many of these cables. All parts shipped in this kit are RoHS-compliant (lead-free) pa...

Page 17 - EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard Layout

EVGA 6 1. CPU Socket – LGA 775 11. Diagnostic Code Display 21. PCI Express x1 Slot 2. NVIDIA SPP (with passive heat sink) 12. FDD Connector 22. Front Panel Audio Connector 3. CPU Fan Connector 13. Motherboard Battery 23. Clear CMOS Button 4. DDR2 DIMM Slots 1 - 4 14. Serial Port Connector 24. Back P...

Page 18 - Figure 2. Chassis Back Panel Connectors

Hardware Installation EVGA 7 1. PS/2 Mouse Port 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port 3. HDMI Port 4. Coaxial SPDIF output 5. Optical SPDIF output 6. VGA Port 7. DVI-D Port 8. USB 2.0 Ports (Four) 9. LAN Port with LEDs to indicate status: 10. Audio Port 2-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel________ Blue Line-In Line-In Lin...

Page 19 - Hardware Installation; Safety Instructions

EVGA 8 Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: Preparing the motherboard ¾ Installing the CPU ¾ Installing the CPU fan ¾ Installing the memory Installing the motherboard Connecting cables and setting...

Page 20 - Installing the CPU; down

Hardware Installation EVGA 9 Preparing the Motherboard Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins in the socket. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor. Use the following procedure to install the CPU on...

Page 21 - Installing the CPU Fan; One DIMM

EVGA 10 Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and level in the socket. 7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press down while you close and engage the socket lever. Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came...

Page 22 - Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.; Installing the Motherboard

Hardware Installation EVGA 11 Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly. 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward...

Page 23 - Installing the I/O Shield; inside; Securing the Motherboard into a System Case; Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.

EVGA 12 Installing the I/O Shield The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield f...

Page 25 - PW1 Motherboard Connector

EVGA 14 24-pin ATX Power (PW1) PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make ...

Page 26 - , the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the; Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives

EVGA 15 8-pin ATX 12V Power ( PW12 ) PW12 , the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins to the connector and press firmly until seated. Connecting IDE Hard Disk Drives The IDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk drives. 1. Connect the blu...

Page 28 - Connecting Internal Headers; Front Panel Header; Table 2.Front Panel Header Pins

Hardware Installation EVGA 17 Connecting Internal Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables. (see Table 2 for pin definitions): PWRLED Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. T...

Page 29 - USB Headers

EVGA 18 USB Headers This motherboard contains four (4) USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis (Figure 2). The motherboard also contains four 10-pin internal header connectors onboard that can be used to connect an optional external bracket containing eight (8) more USB2.0 po...

Page 30 - Audio; SPK Header; The speaker header is connects to the case’s speaker for PC beeps.; Table 5. CSPK Header Pins

Hardware Installation EVGA 19 Audio The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking function. Table 4. Front Audio Connector Connector Pin Signal Front Audio Connector 1 PORT1_L 2 AUD_...

Page 31 - section of the CMOS Setup. The

EVGA 20 Fan Connections There are three fan connections on the motherboard. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in the PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup. The fans are automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5mode. Note: The CPU fan cable can be either a 3-pin or a ...

Page 32 - FDD Connector

Hardware Installation EVGA 21 COM1 The motherboard kit provides an additional serial COM header for your machine. Connect one side of a switching cable to the header and then attach the serial COM device to the other side of the cable. FDD Connector The motherboard supports a standard 360K, 720K, 1....

Page 33 - PCI Slots

EVGA 22 PCI Slots The three PCI slots support many expansion cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When installing a card into the PCI slot, be sure that it is fully seated. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with th...

Page 34 - Onboard Buttons; Clear CMOS Button

Hardware Installation EVGA 23 Onboard Buttons The onboard buttons include RESET, POWER and CMOS. The functions allow you turn on/off and easily and conveniently clear the CMOS. Clear CMOS Button The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters within the system BIOS. The CMOS can be...

Page 35 - Post Port Debug LED; Theses LEDs indicate the system’s status.

EVGA 25 Post Port Debug LED and LED Status Indicators Post Port Debug LED Provides two-digit POST codes to show why the system may be failing to boot. The LED will also display the CPU temperature after entering the O/S. LED Status Indicators Theses LEDs indicate the system’s status. DIMM LED (LED...

Page 36 - Configuring the BIOS

EVGA 26 Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This section includes the following information: Enter BIOS Setup Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS...

Page 37 - Enter BIOS Setup; Main Menu

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 27 Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings. 1. Power on the computer. 2. Press t...

Page 38 - BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu; Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration.

EVGA 28 Figure 3. BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set up the basic system configuration. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set up the advanced system features and boot sequence. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to optimize system performan...

Page 39 - PC Health Status; Load Fail-Safe defaults system settings.; Load Optimized Defaults; Load Optimized defaults system settings.; Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password; Use this command to save settings to CMOS and exit setup.; Exit Without Saving; Use this command to abandon all setting changes and exit setup.

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 29 PC Health Status Use this menu to monitor the real-time system status of your PC, including temperature, voltages, and fan speed. The following items on the CMOS Setup Utility main menu are commands rather than submenus: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe default...

Page 40 - Standard CMOS Features Menu

EVGA 30 Standard CMOS Features Menu The Standard CMOS Features menu is used to configure the standard CMOS information, such as the date, time, HDD model, and so on. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to positio...

Page 41 - Date and Time; and; keys to scroll through dates and times. Note that; SATA Channel

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 31 Date and Time Using the arrow keys, position the cursor over the month, day, and year. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through dates and times. Note that the weekday (Sun through Sat) cannot be changed. This field changes to correspond to the date you enter....

Page 43 - Drive A; Halt On; All Errors

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 33 Drive A None ..... [ ] 360K, 5.25 in. ..... [ ] 1.2M, 5.25 in. ..... [ ] 720K, 3.5 in. ..... [ ] 1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ] 2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ] :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Halt On All Errors ..... [ ] No Errors ..... [ ] All , But Keyboard ..... [ ] All , But Diskett...

Page 44 - No Errors; ystem boot does not stop for any detected errors.; Memory; These settings are; This value represents the total memory of the system.

EVGA 34 Base Memory 640K Extended Memory 1047552K Total Memory 1048576K No Errors S ystem boot does not stop for any detected errors. All, But Keyboard System boot does not stop for keyboard errors, but does stop for all other errors. All, But Diskette The system boot does not stop for a diske...

Page 45 - keys to scroll through the options or; arrow keys to position the; Advanced BIOS Features Menu

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 35 Advanced BIOS Features Menu Access the Advanced BIOS Features menu from the CMOS Utility Setup screen. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the options or press Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to position the selector in the option you c...

Page 46 - Removable Device Priority

EVGA 36 Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box is highlighted for selection. Removable Device Priority Use this option to select the priority for removable device startup. Press Enter to see the list of...

Page 47 - Boot Other Device; Boot Up NumLock Status; Security Option

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 37 Enter to display the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to position the selector in the option you choose. Boot Other Device With the option set to Enable , the system boots from some other device if the first/second/third boot devices fail. Boot Up NumLock Status This option ...

Page 48 - APIC Mode

EVGA 38 APIC Mode Use this function to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). If you disable this option, you also disable the MPS Version Control for OS option. MPS Version Control For OS Use this function to select the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version t...

Page 49 - Select; from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and; to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu.; Advanced Chipset Features

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 39 Advanced Chipset Features Menu Select Advanced Chipset Features from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the functions of the Advanced Chipset Functions menu. Figure 6. Advanced Chipset Features :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:G...

Page 50 - Spread Spectrum Control; Press; to display the Spread Spectrum Control menu.; Init Display First; Hybrid SLI

EVGA 40 Spread Spectrum Control Press Enter to display the Spread Spectrum Control menu. CPU Spread Spectrum This option reduces the EMI generated by the CPU. Options are Disabled and Enabled. SATA Spread Spectrum This option reduces the EMI generated by the S-ATA. Options are Disabled and Trian...

Page 51 - Display Detection

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 41 Display Detection This item enabling will cause System BIOS to search for monitor connected if boot prefer (BGPU) does not have monitor connected. The options are Enabled and Disabled Onbaord GPU This item allows you to set the onboard GPU. Select the [Enable If No Ext G...

Page 52 - System BIOS Cacheable

EVGA 42 System BIOS Cacheable This function allows you to enable or disable caching the system BIOS.

Page 53 - to display the Integrated Peripherals menu.; Integrated Peripherals Menu

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 43 Integrated Peripherals Menu Select Integrated Peripherals from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Integrated Peripherals menu. Figure 7. Integrated Peripherals Menu :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous V...

Page 54 - Storage Config; Prefetch mode

EVGA 44 Storage Config Press Enter to display the Storage Config menu. DMA transfer access Use this function to enable or disable DMA transfer access. Prefetch Mode Use this function to enable or disable the Prefetch mode . HDD Block Mode Using this function on the Integrated Peripherals menu ...

Page 55 - SATA SALP Features; Onboard Devices; HD Audio; Legacy Devices

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 45 SATA SALP Features This item allows you select the SATA SALP (Aggressive Link Power Management) status. The options are OFF, Partial, Slumber. JMB363 ATA Controller This function allows you to enable SATA controllers by JMicron JMB363 supported. The options are Enabl...

Page 56 - USB Device Setting; to display the USB Device Setting menu.

EVGA 46 Onboard FDC Controller Select “Enabled” if you wish to use onboard floppy disk controller (FDC). If you install an external FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select “Disabled “in this field. Onboard Serial Port 1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first serial por...

Page 57 - to display the Power Management Setup menu.; Power Management Setup Menu; ACPI Function; This function allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function.

EVGA 47 Power Management Setup Menu Select Power Management Setup from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Power Management Setup menu. Figure 8. Power Management Setup Menu ACPI Function This function allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function. :Move Enter:Select +/-/P...

Page 58 - ACPI Suspend Type; POWER ON Function

EVGA 48 ACPI Suspend Type This function allows you to select an ACPI Suspend Type. Types to select from are [S1&S3] , [S1(POS)] , and [S3(STR)] . Soft-Off by PBNT This function allows you to set Soft-Off by PBNT to [Instant-Off] or [Delay 4 Sec] . WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off This function allows you...

Page 59 - Disabled; Hot Key Power On; Anykey; PWRON After PWR-Fail

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 49 Disabled Mouse Keyboard Both (Keyboard and Mouse) Hot Key Power On Use this function with the above “POWER ON Function” to set a combination of keys that can be used to power on the system. Options for this function are: Ctrl-Esc Ctrl-F1 Ctrl-Space Anykey...

Page 60 - from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press; to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu.; PnP/PCI Configuration Menu

EVGA 50 PnP/PCI Configuration Menu Select PnP/PCI Configuration from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PnP/PCI Configuration menu. Figure 9. PnP/PCI Configuration Menu :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaul...

Page 61 - IRQ; Resources Controlled By; PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

EVGA 51 Resources Controlled By This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to define if the BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and plug-and-play compatible devices or if you can manually select IRQ, DMA, and memory base address fields. Select [Auto(ESCD)] if you want the B...

Page 62 - Maximum Payload Size; keys to scroll through sizes or enter the number using

EVGA 52 Maximum Payload Size This function on the PnP/PCI Configuration menu allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size (in bytes) for the PCI Express devices. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through sizes or enter the number using the keyboard numbers or use the + and – keys to go ...

Page 63 - PC Health Status Menu; are dynamic and change as the speed and

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 53 PC Health Status Menu Select PC Health status from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the PC Health Status menu. Figure 2. PC Health Status Menu All of the values shown in Blue are dynamic and change as the speed and voltages of the various components...

Page 64 - SmartFan Function; to display the SmartFan Function menu.

EVGA 54 SmartFan Function Press Enter to display the SmartFan Function menu. Use this menu to control the speed of the various fans on the motherboard. Full speed fixes fan speed at100% duty cycle. Control the Fan by Duty-Cycle directly. By Temperature calculates the fan speed according to different...

Page 65 - to display the Frequency/Voltage Control menu.; Frequency/Voltage Control Menu

EVGA 55 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu Select Frequency/Voltage Control from the CMOS Setup Utility menu and press Enter to display the Frequency/Voltage Control menu. Figure 3. Frequency/Voltage Control Menu :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:...

Page 66 - from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press; to display the System Clocks menu.; System Clocks Menu; Frequency Settings; Current CPU Freq, MHz

EVGA 56 System Clocks Select System Clocks from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press Enter to display the System Clocks menu. Figure 4. System Clocks Menu Note that all data in white is for information only, data in yellow is changeable, data in blue is non-changeable, and data in a red box ...

Page 67 - FSB & Memory Config Menu; FSB - Memory Clock Mode

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 57 change the FSB memory, and memory timing, go to the FSB & Memory screen. FSB & Memory Config Select FSB & Memory Config from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press Enter to display the FSB & Memory Config menu. This menu provides the means to set FS...

Page 68 - Auto

EVGA 58 ¾ Auto This is the optimal setting since it sets the FSB and memory speeds automatically. ¾ Linked When Link is selected, FSB-Memory Ratio and FSB (QDR), MHz are changed to editable and the FSB speed can be entered manually. As the FSB speed is changed, CPU Freq, MHz changes proportionally. ...

Page 69 - Memory Timing Setting; Optimal

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 59 Memory Timing Setting Press Enter to display the Memory Timing Setting menu. Use this menu to set optimal timings or to manually enter timings. ¾ Optimal Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select Optimal. Optimal prohibits you from manually setting any timing. All t...

Page 70 - Expert

EVGA 60 ¾ Expert Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to select Expert . When Expert is selected, all timing categories are enabled for manual input. Note that you should set the value to Optimal to use the manufacturers’ recommended values. ¾ tCL : CAS# latency (options are Auto and 1 through 7). ¾ t...

Page 71 - System Voltages Menu; CPU Core

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 61 System Voltages Select System Voltages from the Frequency/Voltage Control menu and press Enter to display the System Voltages menu. Figure 6. System Voltages Menu CPU Core Use the Page Up and Page Down keys to scroll through the voltages or select [Auto] to automatical...

Page 73 - CPU Feature; to display the CPU Feature menu.

EVGA 63 CPU Feature Press Enter to display the CPU Feature menu. Thermal Management Use this function to enable or disable TM1 and TM2 support. Options are: ¾ Disable Disable support for TM1 and TM2. ¾ TM1 Only The CPU is thermally throttled by cutting active processor clock cycles. ¾ TM2 Only The...

Page 74 - C1E Function; CPU Clock Ratio Unlock

EVGA 64 C1E Function Enabled, this function reduces the CPU power consumption when the CPU is idle. Idle occurs when the operating system issues a halt instruction. Execute Disable Bit When this function is disabled, it forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Virtualization Te...

Page 75 - Installing Drivers and; Drivers Installation

Configuring the BIOS EVGA 65 Installing Drivers and Software It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable. The kit comes with a CD that con...

Page 78 - Award POST Code

Appendix A POST Codes for the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard This section provides the Award POST Codes (Table 6) for the EVGA nForce 730i Motherboard during system boot up. The POST Codes are displayed on the LED POST Codereadout located directly onboard the motherboard. The LED POST Code readout wil...