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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
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.../Mouse 3 IEEE1394 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
.../Mouse 3 IEEE1394 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
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... memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP...), allows connection of 2 IIDE devices 1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-8I915GM. MIC ;
... memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP...), allows connection of 2 IIDE devices 1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-8I915GM. MIC ;
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... of the CPU. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Align the indented...
... of the CPU. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Align the indented...
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... it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to insert the module, please switch the direction. The memory capacity used . 2. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. If you wish to prevent hardware damage...
... it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to insert the module, please switch the direction. The memory capacity used . 2. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. If you wish to prevent hardware damage...
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... our user to work. part of Memory Bus will double. Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of them will not operate. 3. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 If you install two memory modules... memory modules are installed: Please note that The Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... our user to work. part of Memory Bus will double. Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of them will not operate. 3. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 If you install two memory modules... memory modules are installed: Please note that The Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... at the end of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup...
... at the end of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup...
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...CD-ROM, walkman etc. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to Line In jack. Only for GA-8I915GM. - 17 - SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor ... compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Only for GA-8I915G-MF. 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 to VGA ...
...CD-ROM, walkman etc. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to Line In jack. Only for GA-8I915GM. - 17 - SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor ... compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Only for GA-8I915G-MF. 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 to VGA ...
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GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors ...) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 5) FDD 14) IR 6) IDE 15) COMA / COMB 7) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915G-MF. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors ...) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 5) FDD 14) IR 6) IDE 15) COMA / COMB 7) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915G-MF. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
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Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - The types of the cable connects to the FDD drive. Please connect the red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and ...
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - The types of the cable connects to the FDD drive. Please connect the red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and ...
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Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 22 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset ...
Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 22 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset ...
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... the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 Power 2 Power 9 1 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 10 2 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 24 -
... the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 Power 2 Power 9 1 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 10 2 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 24 -
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... 1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 1 4 GND 5 IR TX Only for optional IR device. Hardware Installation For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915G-MF. - 25 - Please contact your local dealer. 2 16 1 15 F2_1394 2 10 1 9 F1_1394 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND Pin...
... 1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 1 4 GND 5 IR TX Only for optional IR device. Hardware Installation For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915G-MF. - 25 - Please contact your local dealer. 2 16 1 15 F2_1394 2 10 1 9 F1_1394 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND Pin...
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... A/BNRI A/BNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to work or even damage it. English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial...
... A/BNRI A/BNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to work or even damage it. English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial...
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... Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... This action makes the system reset to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This...
... Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... This action makes the system reset to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This...
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... of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the...
... of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the...
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... by USB-HDD. Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this menu. LS120 Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards...
... by USB-HDD. Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this menu. LS120 Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards...