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GA-8I915MD-G/ GA-8I915MD-GV Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-8I915MDS-1003R
GA-8I915MD-G/ GA-8I915MD-GV Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-8I915MDS-1003R
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Table of Contents GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G 8 Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV 9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary ... I/O Back Panel Introduction 20 1-7 Connectors Introduction 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I915MD-G F3a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI ... & Exit Setup 47 2-12 Exit Without Saving 47 "*" Only for GA-8I915MD-GV. - 5 -
Table of Contents GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G 8 Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV 9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary ... I/O Back Panel Introduction 20 1-7 Connectors Introduction 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I915MD-G F3a 32 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 34 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 36 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 38 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI ... & Exit Setup 47 2-12 Exit Without Saving 47 "*" Only for GA-8I915MD-GV. - 5 -
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Only for GA-8I915MD-G. GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX CI IDE1 IT8712 COMA GA-8I915MD-G or GA-8I915MD-GV LPT LAN VGA USB DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL USB AUDIO Intel 915G / Intel 915GV PCIE_16 RTL8110S / RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC AUX_IN F_AUDIO SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI1 PCI2 Intel ICH6 PCI3 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 DDRII1 FDD SATA1 SATA0 BIOS BAT CLR_CMOS Only for GA-8I915MD-GV. - 7 -
Only for GA-8I915MD-G. GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX CI IDE1 IT8712 COMA GA-8I915MD-G or GA-8I915MD-GV LPT LAN VGA USB DDRII2 PWR_LED F_PANEL USB AUDIO Intel 915G / Intel 915GV PCIE_16 RTL8110S / RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC AUX_IN F_AUDIO SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO COMB PCI1 PCI2 Intel ICH6 PCI3 SYS_FAN F_USB1 F_USB2 DDRII1 FDD SATA1 SATA0 BIOS BAT CLR_CMOS Only for GA-8I915MD-GV. - 7 -
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Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) VGA PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x4 PCI Bus RTL8100C RJ45 Host Interface Intel 915GV MCH DDRII 600(Note)533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8712 LPT Port COM Ports 3 PCI CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line-Out Line-In PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 9 -
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) VGA PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x4 PCI Bus RTL8100C RJ45 Host Interface Intel 915GV MCH DDRII 600(Note)533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE1 Channel Floppy IT8712 LPT Port COM Ports 3 PCI CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse MIC Line-Out Line-In PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 9 -
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... Built-in BIOS. (Note 2) The GA-8I915MD-GV supports up to the VGA cards support list on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Realtek ALC655 CODEC Supports Line In ; GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 12 - The GA-8I915MD-G supports up to PCI Express x 4 mode (...please refer to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915MD-G. Line Out ; MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio...
... Built-in BIOS. (Note 2) The GA-8I915MD-GV supports up to the VGA cards support list on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Realtek ALC655 CODEC Supports Line In ; GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 12 - The GA-8I915MD-G supports up to PCI Express x 4 mode (...please refer to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915MD-G. Line Out ; MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio...
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... forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU and Heatsink Before...even layer of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 14 - If you install the CPU in accordance with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your computer system ...
... forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU and Heatsink Before...even layer of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 14 - If you install the CPU in accordance with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your computer system ...
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... with the following conditions: 1. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The memory capacity used can be inserted only in one direction. Reverse...
... with the following conditions: 1. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 16 - It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The memory capacity used can be inserted only in one direction. Reverse...
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...Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name GV-NX53128D GV-NX57128D GV-NX59128D GV-NX62128D GV-NX66256D GV-NX66T128VP "*" Only for the add-on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16 slot. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the driver for GA-8I915MD-GV... align the VGA card to release the card. 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List * (The items below : 1. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 18 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your expansion card by the latch...
...Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name GV-NX53128D GV-NX57128D GV-NX59128D GV-NX62128D GV-NX66256D GV-NX66T128VP "*" Only for the add-on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16 slot. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the driver for GA-8I915MD-GV... align the VGA card to release the card. 1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List * (The items below : 1. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 18 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Make sure your expansion card by the latch...
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..., zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 20 - have a standard USB interface. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse...
..., zip, speaker...etc. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 20 - have a standard USB interface. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse...
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...It is not connected, the system will not start . Definition Pin No. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high power consumption be used that...5V 11 +12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 1 13 12 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 22 - English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable system or a ...
...It is not connected, the system will not start . Definition Pin No. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high power consumption be used that...5V 11 +12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 1 13 12 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 22 - English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can lead to an unstable system or a ...
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.... English 6) IDE1 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 24 -
.... English 6) IDE1 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 1 7 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 24 -
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... 2- Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 26 - English 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
... 2- Speaker Connector Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK- 20 19 SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 26 - English 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
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Definition 1 Power 9 1 2 Power 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the ...
Definition 1 Power 9 1 2 Power 10 2 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the ...
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... battery. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 30 - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 19) BAT(Battery) Danger of used batteries...
... battery. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 30 - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 19) BAT(Battery) Danger of used batteries...
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GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 32 - If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I915MD-G F3a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Use arrow keys to select among... the system parameters which the system would be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` ...
GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 32 - If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I915MD-G F3a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Use arrow keys to select among... the system parameters which the system would be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` ...
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... Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 34 - Extend IDE Drive You can manually input the correct settings. Through Dec. Access Mode Use this option for the hard drive. Week The week...
... Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 34 - Extend IDE Drive You can manually input the correct settings. Through Dec. Access Mode Use this option for the hard drive. Week The week...
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... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 36 - to exit this function. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD...
... Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 36 - to exit this function. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD...
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... "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 38 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined..., SATA will auto set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto make by the setting ...
... "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. If PATA IDE were set to ". GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 38 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Support a maximum of 4 SATA devices. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined..., SATA will auto set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto make by the setting ...
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... value) Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. Disabled Enabled Disable this function. Press power button 4 seconds to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 40 - English ECP Mode Use DMA 3 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup...
... value) Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. Disabled Enabled Disable this function. Press power button 4 seconds to Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 40 - English ECP Mode Use DMA 3 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup...