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GA-8I915G-MF GA-8I915GM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2204 12ME-8I915GMF-2204 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-8I915G-MF GA-8I915GM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2204 12ME-8I915GMF-2204 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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... mentioned in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this manual may be reproduced, copied...
... mentioned in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this manual may be reproduced, copied...
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Table of Content 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 ... 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 43 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 44 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 44 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 45 2-11 Save & Exit Setup 46 2-12 Exit Without Saving 46 - 4 -
Table of Content 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 ... 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 43 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 44 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 44 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 45 2-11 Save & Exit Setup 46 2-12 Exit Without Saving 46 - 4 -
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... contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. 8. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Damage as a result of the motherboard or any...discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Turning on top of uncertified components. 5. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Before using the product, please verify that you are required for warranty validation. 2. If you the power supply is ...
... contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. 8. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Damage as a result of the motherboard or any...discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Turning on top of uncertified components. 5. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Before using the product, please verify that you are required for warranty validation. 2. If you the power supply is ...
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.... (for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the heatsink installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the surface of motherboard...
.... (for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the heatsink installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the surface of motherboard...
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...memory modules are installed: Please note that The Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following tables include all memory-installed combination types: z Figure ... only one DDR memory module is installed. 2. Hardware Installation Three DDR memory modules are installed; We'll strongly recommend our user to work. If you install two memory modules in order for Dual Channel Technology to slot two DDR memory modules into Channel A and ...
...memory modules are installed: Please note that The Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following tables include all memory-installed combination types: z Figure ... only one DDR memory module is installed. 2. Hardware Installation Three DDR memory modules are installed; We'll strongly recommend our user to work. If you install two memory modules in order for Dual Channel Technology to slot two DDR memory modules into Channel A and ...
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...the possible selections for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to the CMOS ...SRAM. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When...
...the possible selections for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. If you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to the CMOS ...SRAM. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When...
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...option hidden. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to accept or enter the... Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
...option hidden. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to accept or enter the... Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
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English Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
English Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup
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...-hour military-time clock. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. For example, 1 p.m. Manual User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. The four options are used...
...-hour military-time clock. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. For example, 1 p.m. Manual User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec. IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. The four options are used...
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... Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. for CPU fans with a 4-pin fan power cable. For power end-user use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will automatically assign by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency...
... Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. for CPU fans with a 4-pin fan power cable. For power end-user use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will automatically assign by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency...
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...BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 44 - ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB ...Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent ...
...BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 44 - ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB ...Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized DefaultsS(aYve/N&)?ENxit Setup ` PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ` MB Intelligent ...
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...Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password... 45 - When you select this field loads the factory defaults for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items. If you select "System" at the center of the screen to assist you try to...
...Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password... 45 - When you select this field loads the factory defaults for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items. If you select "System" at the center of the screen to assist you try to...
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...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 Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status Save to CMOS and EXITE(xYit/WN)i?thYout Saving ` MB ...KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value 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)...
...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 Save & Exit Setup ` PC Health Status Save to CMOS and EXITE(xYit/WN)i?thYout Saving ` MB ...KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value 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)...
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... protection. to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. feature, users no longer required to switch into a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their factory defaults to the CPU for their... system. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .T. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically ...
... protection. to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. feature, users no longer required to switch into a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their factory defaults to the CPU for their... system. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I .T. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically ...
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...3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 52 - "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode ...software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for monitoring system status.(Note) User Interface Overview Button / Display Description 1. English 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement...
...3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. GO Confirmation and Execution button 6. GIGABYTE Logo Log on different motherboards. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 52 - "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode ...software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for monitoring system status.(Note) User Interface Overview Button / Display Description 1. English 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement...
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...the one with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you start updating BIOS with caution!! Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. ... for your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to Fba. If your motherboard from Gigabyte's website. 2. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are combined in Flash ROM. The BIOS upgrading guides below first. 1. The BIOS file is in Single Channel Primary Master :...
...the one with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you start updating BIOS with caution!! Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. ... for your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to Fba. If your motherboard from Gigabyte's website. 2. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are combined in Flash ROM. The BIOS upgrading guides below first. 1. The BIOS file is in Single Channel Primary Master :...
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...Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Task ...keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of the task. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 56 - Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to enter BIOS menu. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on ...
...Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Task ...keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of the task. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 56 - Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to enter BIOS menu. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on ...
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...Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults (YS/eNt )S?uYpervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Top Performance Load Fail-Safe... Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... - 59 ...
...Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults (YS/eNt )S?uYpervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Top Performance Load Fail-Safe... Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... - 59 ...
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... disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Methods and steps: I. Click "Internet... Update BIOS NOT through Internet a. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. ... file. Fig 1. II. Complete update process following the instruction. Update BIOS through Internet: a. e. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 62 - Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. The @BIOS Utility Click " " ...
... disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. Methods and steps: I. Click "Internet... Update BIOS NOT through Internet a. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. ... file. Fig 1. II. Complete update process following the instruction. Update BIOS through Internet: a. e. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 62 - Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. The @BIOS Utility Click " " ...