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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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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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.../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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... ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; 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 latest Intel®...therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection ...
... ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; 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 latest Intel®...therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection ...
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.... Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the...
.... Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the...
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... wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that they can be used is recommended that the memory used . 2. Notch DDR 1. Then push it down. 3. It is...
... wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that they can be used is recommended that the memory used . 2. Notch DDR 1. Then push it down. 3. It is...
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... A and B. Two DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology 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 work. After... installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation
... A and B. Two DDR memory modules are inserted individually into the DIMMs with the same color in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology 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 work. After... installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation
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Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. ...
Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. ...
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... transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915GV-MF. Hardware Installation Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is capable of 10/100Mbps. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 -
... transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915GV-MF. Hardware Installation Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is capable of 10/100Mbps. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 -
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Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. 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 configure 2-/4-/6-/8-... / 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.
Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. 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 configure 2-/4-/6-/8-... / 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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Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - Please connect the red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. The ...
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - Please connect the red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. The ...
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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 - English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
... 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 - English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
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... 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 USB...
... 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 USB...
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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 - English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. For optional COM cable, please contact...
... 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 - English 15) COMA/COMB (Serial Port Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. For optional COM cable, please contact...
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... Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password.
... Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password.
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... the appropriate option based on this option for faster system start up. Jan. IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 2098 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
... the appropriate option based on this option for faster system start up. Jan. IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to 2098 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7...
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... to move it down the list. ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device...
... to move it down the list. ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device...
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... Help F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
... Help F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.