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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 ...
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 ...
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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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.../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.
.../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.
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... (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-8I915GV-MF. MIC ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection CD In (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note... stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GVM. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ;
... (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-8I915GV-MF. MIC ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection CD In (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note... stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GVM. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ;
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... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle...
... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle...
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... so that the memory used . 2. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and...
... so that the memory used . 2. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and...
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The following explanations due to the limitation of Memory Bus will double. 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 want to operate the ...Dual Channel Technology, please note the following table is installed. 2. We'll strongly recommend our user to work. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. Four DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the...
The following explanations due to the limitation of Memory Bus will double. 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 want to operate the ...Dual Channel Technology, please note the following table is installed. 2. We'll strongly recommend our user to work. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. Four DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the...
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... outlined below: 1. 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 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of...
... outlined below: 1. 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 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of...
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... connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to VGA port. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 - SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of 10/100Mbps. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc...other peripheral devices. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact...
... connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to VGA port. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 - SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of 10/100Mbps. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc...other peripheral devices. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact...
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You can use audio software 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 ...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. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
You can use audio software 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 ...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. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
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... the power to the CPU fan to the FDD drive. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
... the power to the CPU fan to the FDD drive. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
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... 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 - HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED...
... 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 - HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED...
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... device 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 -
... device 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 -
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... Only for optional IR device. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the...
... Only for optional IR device. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the...
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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. English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM 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. English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector...
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GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - It allows you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to Setup. If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the ...
GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - It allows you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to Setup. If you can't find the setting you to limit access to the ...
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... this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Manual User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . Through...
... this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - For example, 1 p.m. Manual User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . Through...
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... automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this menu. Press to exit this function. CDROM 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. LAN Select your boot device...
... automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this menu. Press to exit this function. CDROM 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. LAN Select your boot device...