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GA-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1202 12ME-I915GVMF-1202 * 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-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1202 12ME-I915GVMF-1202 * 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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Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004 Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004
Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004 Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004
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Table of Content 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 ...
Table of Content 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 ...
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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. 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 -
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Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bus RTL 8110S RTL 8100C TSB43AB23 .../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-MF. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bus RTL 8110S RTL 8100C TSB43AB23 .../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 -
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...; 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Supports the latest Intel®...certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.
...; 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Supports the latest Intel®...certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.
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... on the edge of the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set the...
... on the edge of the CPU socket. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. Please make sure that the system bus frequency be set the...
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... of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR 1. It is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that the memory...
... of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR 1. It is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that the memory...
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... the limitation of Memory Bus will not operate. 3. The following explanations due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following table is installed. 2. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM 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 four memory modules.... Four DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will double. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... the limitation of Memory Bus will not operate. 3. The following explanations due to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following table is installed. 2. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM 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 four memory modules.... Four DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will double. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into ...
Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into ...
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...). Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. MIC In Microphone can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Hardware Installation VGA Port Monitor can be connected to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17...
...). Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. MIC In Microphone can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Hardware Installation VGA Port Monitor can be connected to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17...
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GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to this ... / SATA2 / SATA3 8) F_PANEL 9) PWR_LED 10) AZALIA_FP 11) CD_IN 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 14) IR 15) COMA / COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to this ... / SATA2 / SATA3 8) F_PANEL 9) PWR_LED 10) AZALIA_FP 11) CD_IN 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 14) IR 15) COMA / COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
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... end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The types of the cable connects to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan...
... end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The types of the cable connects to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan...
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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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 22 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 2 20 1 19 NCRES+ RES- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active...
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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 22 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 2 20 1 19 NCRES+ RES- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active...
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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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 24 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND...
... 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 24 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. For optional COM cable, please contact your ...
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. For optional COM cable, please contact your ...
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... system parameters which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page...
... system parameters which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page...
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... format in . Day The day, from Sun to set the access mode for the hard drive. The time is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - Jan. Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat. to select this to Sat...
... format in . Day The day, from Sun to set the access mode for the hard drive. The time is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - Jan. Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat. to select this to Sat...
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... detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. Disabled Select your boot device priority by CDROM. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Hard Disk Select your boot device...
... detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. Disabled Select your boot device priority by CDROM. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Hard Disk Select your boot device...
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GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE ...
GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE ...