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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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.../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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.../100 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Only for GA-8I915GVM. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Supports the...
.../100 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Only for GA-8I915GVM. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Supports the...
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... into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU.
... into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU.
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... that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the...
... that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the...
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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 ... DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate. 3. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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 ... DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate. 3. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... expansion card. 6. 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 - Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion...
... expansion card. 6. 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 - Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion...
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... device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915GV-MF. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front... possible patch or driver upgrade. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 -
... device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915GV-MF. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front... possible patch or driver upgrade. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 -
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...) 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. You can use audio software to this connector. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear...
...) 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. You can use audio software to this connector. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear...
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... drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - The types of the cable connects to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control...
... drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - The types of the cable connects to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control...
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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 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch...
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- HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch...
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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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... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - For optional COM cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD A/BNSIN A/B NSOUT A/B NDTR A/BGND NDSR A/BNRTS A/BNCTS...
... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - For optional COM cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD A/BNSIN A/B NSOUT A/B NDTR A/BGND NDSR A/BNRTS A/BNCTS...
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... sub-menu. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to search the advanced option hidden. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
... sub-menu. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to search the advanced option hidden. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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...] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Change the day, month, year Sun. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . Through Dec. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and...
...] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Change the day, month, year Sun. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . Through Dec. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and...
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... device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to exit this function. USB...
... device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to exit this function. USB...
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Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 - 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 ...
Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 - 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 ...