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...GA-8I915G-MF Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Install expansion cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ...
...GA-8I915G-MF Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Install expansion cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ...
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Only for GA-8I915G-MF. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LGA775 SYS_FAN IR ATX VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 PCIE_16 RTL8110S RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB GA-8I915G-MF DDR1 DDR2 Intel 915G IDE FDD DDR3 DDR4 PCI1 PCI2 ICH6 TSB43AB23 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 CLR_CMOS BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GM. - 6 -
Only for GA-8I915G-MF. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LGA775 SYS_FAN IR ATX VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 PCIE_16 RTL8110S RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB GA-8I915G-MF DDR1 DDR2 Intel 915G IDE FDD DDR3 DDR4 PCI1 PCI2 ICH6 TSB43AB23 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 CLR_CMOS BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GM. - 6 -
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... for GA-8I915G-MF. Block Diagram PCI-ECLK VGA (100MHz) PCI Express x16 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bsu TSB43AB23 RTL8110S RTL8100C RJ45 2 PCI LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM Intel 915G GMCH Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS...
... for GA-8I915G-MF. Block Diagram PCI-ECLK VGA (100MHz) PCI Express x16 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bsu TSB43AB23 RTL8110S RTL8100C RJ45 2 PCI LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM Intel 915G GMCH Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS...
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...into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor specifications. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the ... your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. It is ...
...into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor specifications. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the ... your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. It is ...
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... one direction. It is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used . 2. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. 2. If...
... one direction. It is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used . 2. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. 2. If...
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... your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your computer's chassis cover,... screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card...
... your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your computer's chassis cover,... screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card...
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...the system reset to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard... Type... English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't ...
...the system reset to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard... Type... English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't ...
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... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is calculated base on this option for automatic device detection. Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. to Sat. to Dec. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32...
... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is calculated base on this option for automatic device detection. Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. to Sat. to Dec. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by CDROM. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - to 3 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size No...
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by CDROM. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - to 3 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size No...
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On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 36 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up to Combined, you can use . BIOS will be simulated to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support... to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I915G-MF.
On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 36 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs to use up to Combined, you can use . BIOS will be simulated to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support... to Non-Combined, SATA will auto detect. (Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I915G-MF.
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... IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. AC97 HD Audio Set front audio panel type to HD Audio. BIOS Setup Front Panel Type If you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disabled Disable this function. SATA Port 1/3 Set...IDE Set to AC97. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Only for GA-8I915G-MF. - 37 - Enabled Enable this function. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Enabled Enable USB 2.0...
... IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. AC97 HD Audio Set front audio panel type to HD Audio. BIOS Setup Front Panel Type If you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Disabled Disable this function. SATA Port 1/3 Set...IDE Set to AC97. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Only for GA-8I915G-MF. - 37 - Enabled Enable this function. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. Enabled Enable USB 2.0...
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... Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. English Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port...IRQ7. (Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3E8. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Disable onboard Serial port 2.
... Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. English Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port...IRQ7. (Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3E8. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Disable onboard Serial port 2.
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...Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 44 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated ...
...Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 44 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated ...
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...Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 46 - Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management... Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...
...Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 46 - Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management... Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...
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... the backup file must be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 54 - SATA IDE...PATA IDE secondary channel c . The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is a BIOS-related issue, it can be reserved. 3. RESTORE: English Restore the backed-up and restoring only the first physical hard disk. REBOOT: Exit the...
... the backup file must be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 54 - SATA IDE...PATA IDE secondary channel c . The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is a BIOS-related issue, it can be reserved. 3. RESTORE: English Restore the backed-up and restoring only the first physical hard disk. REBOOT: Exit the...
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... Disk Type... Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 56 - Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide...
... Disk Type... Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 56 - Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A 512K 512K Wide...
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... Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 58 - Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12...
... Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 58 - Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12...
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... Off Action bar Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. After BIOS file is listed. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 60 - As described in the floppy disk. Steps: 1. If you previously... downloaded to update BIOS?" Later, you will see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you have ...
... Off Action bar Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button. After BIOS file is listed. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 60 - As described in the floppy disk. Steps: 1. If you previously... downloaded to update BIOS?" Later, you will see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you have ...
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... 4. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Methods and steps: I. d. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 62 - Complete update process...
... 4. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Methods and steps: I. d. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 62 - Complete update process...
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... Out Connect the rear channels to "Line Out". You are in Windows XP) If you set the Front Panel Type option to HD Audio in BIOS, make sure to connect your audio front panel cable(optional for Windows 2000 / XP is applied. Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you... a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is very simple. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 64 - English 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
... Out Connect the rear channels to "Line Out". You are in Windows XP) If you set the Front Panel Type option to HD Audio in BIOS, make sure to connect your audio front panel cable(optional for Windows 2000 / XP is applied. Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you... a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is very simple. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 64 - English 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-