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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 12 1-3-2 ...
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 12 1-3-2 ...
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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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.../100 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915GVM. 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®... connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 -
.../100 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915GVM. 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®... connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 -
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...lift the metal lever located on the edge of the CPU with the following platform components: - OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Align ...sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please make sure the heatsink is not recommended that supports HT...
...lift the metal lever located on the edge of the CPU with the following platform components: - OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the upright position. Align ...sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please make sure the heatsink is not recommended that supports HT...
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... down. 3. Please make sure that memory of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used . 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar ..., specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. It is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can only fit in one direction. 2.
... down. 3. Please make sure that memory of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used . 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar ..., specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. If you wish to lock the DIMM module. It is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can only fit in one direction. 2.
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... 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 - English 1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer.... 2. 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. Install related driver ...
... 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 - English 1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer.... 2. 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. Install related driver ...
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... Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 2 14 4 1 5 10 6 17 16 11 7 9 8 15 13... / 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.
... Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 2 14 4 1 5 10 6 17 16 11 7 9 8 15 13... / 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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... red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - Caution! English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
... red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - Caution! English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
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... 2- 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 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK-
... 2- 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 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK-
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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. For optional front USB cable, ...
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. 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector...
... 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector...
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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 Setup. This action makes the system reset to search the advanced option...
... 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 Setup. This action makes the system reset to search the advanced option...
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...:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on this to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to 2098 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head...
...:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on this to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to 2098 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head...
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... Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. ZIP Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority...
... Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. ZIP Select your boot device priority by Floppy. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority...
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...: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 -
...: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 -
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... onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 38 - Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function.... available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal. UART Mode Select This item allows you to ASKIR Mode. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Onboard Parallel port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value) ...
... onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 38 - Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function.... available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal. UART Mode Select This item allows you to ASKIR Mode. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Onboard Parallel port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value) ...
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...-power back to the system, the system always in Date/time to power on PS/2 mouse left button to set the Keyboard Power On Password. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default...
...-power back to the system, the system always in Date/time to power on PS/2 mouse left button to set the Keyboard Power On Password. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default...
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... temperature at 70oC / 158oF. 80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at full speed. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU...
... temperature at 70oC / 158oF. 80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at full speed. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU...