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...GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM 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. : E2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM 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. : E2 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 53 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 69 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplications 48 3-3 Driver CD Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 53 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 65 4-2 Troubleshooting 69 - 5 -
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GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IR ATX GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM DDR1 DDR2 VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V LGA775 USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8110S RTL8100C Intel 915GV PCI1 DDR3 DDR4 IDE FDD BAT CLR_CMOS CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB PCI2 TSB43AB23 ICH6 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0 BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IR ATX GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM DDR1 DDR2 VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V LGA775 USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8110S RTL8100C Intel 915GV PCI1 DDR3 DDR4 IDE FDD BAT CLR_CMOS CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB PCI2 TSB43AB23 ICH6 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0 BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
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... BIOS 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port COM Ports CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915GV...
... BIOS 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port COM Ports CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915GV...
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Hardware Installation English I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - 11 -
Hardware Installation English I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - 11 -
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...corner of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor ...® Chipset that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set the frequency beyond hardware...
...corner of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor ...® Chipset that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set the frequency beyond hardware...
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Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used is switched off ... DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. A memory module can be installed in one direction. Notch DDR 1. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the memory used . 2. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the...
Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used is switched off ... DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. A memory module can be installed in one direction. Notch DDR 1. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the memory used . 2. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the...
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... into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal ...contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your computer's chassis...
... into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal ...contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. English 1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your computer's chassis...
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If you wish to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 7) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled ...
If you wish to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Pin No. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 7) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled ...
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... Audio: Pin No. It will make the device unable to connect HD(High Definition) Audio and AC'97 Audio. To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to indicate whether the system is on/off. Hardware Installation English 9) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the...
... Audio: Pin No. It will make the device unable to connect HD(High Definition) Audio and AC'97 Audio. To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to indicate whether the system is on/off. Hardware Installation English 9) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the...
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...require users to boot to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on , pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - You ...Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When setting...
...require users to boot to activate certain system features. When the power is turned off, the battery on , pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - You ...Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When setting...
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... and press 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 ... configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to Setup. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to search ...
... and press 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 ... configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to Setup. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to search ...
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BIOS Setup 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 - English Set User Password Change, set, or disable password.
BIOS Setup 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 - English Set User Password Change, set, or disable password.
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... hard drive. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for faster system start up. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone...
... hard drive. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for faster system start up. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone...
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...will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; ...will stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Drive B Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is detected during the POST. The value of the BIOS. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. No Errors The system boot will not stop for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard,...
...will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; ...will stop for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Drive B Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is detected during the POST. The value of the BIOS. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. No Errors The system boot will not stop for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard,...
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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. Hard Disk Boot ... you install a processor which supports this menu. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Disabled Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will detect automatically and show...
... 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. Hard Disk Boot ... you install a processor which supports this menu. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Disabled Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will detect automatically and show...
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... boot but will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is not entered at the prompt. Please note that this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi...
... boot but will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is not entered at the prompt. Please note that this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for operating system with multi...
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... Panel Type If you connect HD Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this item to ". BIOS Setup SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave... AC97 Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this item to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Auto Combined BIOS will be simulated to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA...
... Panel Type If you connect HD Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this item to ". BIOS Setup SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave... AC97 Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this item to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. Auto Combined BIOS will be simulated to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA...
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... H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3...which Infra Red(IR) function of the onboard LAN chip. Disable onboard Serial port 2. Enabled Enable this function. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 38 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Set ...
... H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3...which Infra Red(IR) function of the onboard LAN chip. Disable onboard Serial port 2. Enabled Enable this function. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 38 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Set ...
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... Back Function [S1(POS)] [Instant-off . Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value) - 39 - BIOS Setup to Power off ] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU...
... Back Function [S1(POS)] [Instant-off . Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value) - 39 - BIOS Setup to Power off ] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU...