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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 12 1-3-2 ...
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 12 1-3-2 ...
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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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... certified computer technician. Prior to installation, please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. 7. Turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Installation Notices 1. Before using the product, please verify that you are connected. 4. Damage due to use exceeding...disaster, accident or human cause. 2. It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Please make sure there are ...
... certified computer technician. Prior to installation, please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. 7. Turning on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Installation Notices 1. Before using the product, please verify that you are connected. 4. Damage due to use exceeding...disaster, accident or human cause. 2. It is switched off the computer and unplug its components. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage as a result of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. Please make sure there are ...
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... Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915G-MF. MIC ; Only for GA-8I915GM. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 10 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard...
... Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915G-MF. MIC ; Only for GA-8I915GM. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 10 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard...
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...operation system that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket. Please take note of the one indented corner... requires all of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. Please make sure ...
...operation system that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket. Please take note of the one indented corner... requires all of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. Please make sure ...
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... used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - The heatsink may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU as the picture, the installation is complete. If the push... closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to install.)Please note the direction of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the...
... used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - The heatsink may adhere to the pin hole on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU as the picture, the installation is complete. If the push... closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to install.)Please note the direction of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the...
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...unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Close the plastic clip at both ... so that the memory used can only fit in one direction. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. English 1-4 Installation ...
...unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Close the plastic clip at both ... so that the memory used can only fit in one direction. It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. English 1-4 Installation ...
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.... 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to install...
.... 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to install...
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GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel ...) 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. You can use audio software to this connector.
GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel ...) 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. You can use audio software to this connector.
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... supply is used (300W or greater). If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the... motherboard. Hardware Installation Definition 13 1 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 3.3V(Only ...
... supply is used (300W or greater). If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the... motherboard. Hardware Installation Definition 13 1 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 3.3V(Only ...
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... wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are...
... wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are...
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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 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 2 20 1 19 NCRES+ RES-
.... 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 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 2 20 1 19 NCRES+ RES-
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... unable to the connector. 1 Pin No. 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 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable...
... unable to the connector. 1 Pin No. 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 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable...
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... 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 - Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to work or even damage it. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection...
... 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 - Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to work or even damage it. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection...
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...to a disk in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS...that BIOS needs to the CMOS SRAM. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to be used. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on -line description ...of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. To exit the Help Window press . - 29 - Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup ...
...to a disk in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS...that BIOS needs to the CMOS SRAM. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to be used. BIOS Setup When the power is turned on -line description ...of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. To exit the Help Window press . - 29 - Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup ...
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... Setup. If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. English The Main Menu (For example...
... Setup. If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. English The Main Menu (For example...
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...: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to select this information. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard...
...: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to select this information. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard...
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...A / Drive B The category identifies the types of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is ... (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. it will not stop for a disk error; Halt on the motherboard. it will stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - This is detected during the POST. Drive A...
...A / Drive B The category identifies the types of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is ... (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. it will not stop for a disk error; Halt on the motherboard. it will stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - This is detected during the POST. Drive A...