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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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.../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. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - 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 ; Only for GA-8I915GVM. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - 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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... colored triangle located on 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 - OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that...
... colored triangle located on 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 - OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that...
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... you wish to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used . 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Notch DDR 1. Memory modules have...
... you wish to remove the DIMM module. The memory capacity used . 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. Notch DDR 1. Memory modules have...
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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 .... 3. 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. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate only...
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 .... 3. 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. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate only...
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Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Replace the ...
Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Replace the ...
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...) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple). Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch...
...) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple). Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch...
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... / 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 -
... / 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 -
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... connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - 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...
... connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - 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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...- 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 - HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED...
...- 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 - 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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... the polarity of the front USB connector. 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 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.The "USB Device Wake up From S3" is only supported by rear...
... the polarity of the front USB connector. 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 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.The "USB Device Wake up From S3" is only supported by rear...
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... No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- 14) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Pin No. Definition 1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 1 4 GND 5 IR TX Only for optional IR device. Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and...
... No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- 14) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Pin No. Definition 1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 1 4 GND 5 IR TX Only for optional IR device. Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and...
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... A/BNRI 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 - English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while...
... A/BNRI 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 - English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while...
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... Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to search the advanced option hidden. 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...
... Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to search the advanced option hidden. 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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..., Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 2098 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS...
..., Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 2098 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS...
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... Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by LAN.
... Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by LAN.