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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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Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bus RTL 8110S RTL 8100C TSB43AB23 .../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. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bus RTL 8110S RTL 8100C TSB43AB23 .../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 -
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.... Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - MIC ; Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode 1 VGA port, onboard COMA/COMB ...
.... Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - MIC ; Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode 1 VGA port, onboard COMA/COMB ...
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... for your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. 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 has optimizations for the peripherals. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU...
... for your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. 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 has optimizations for the peripherals. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU...
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..., please switch the direction. Then push it down. 3. Please make sure that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect...
..., please switch the direction. Then push it down. 3. Please make sure that memory of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect...
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English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. We'll strongly recommend our user to the limitation of Memory Bus will operate only when those modules have ... modules 4 memory modules DDR 1 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR 2 X DS/SS DS/SS DDR 3 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR 4 X DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - 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 install four memory modules...
English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. We'll strongly recommend our user to the limitation of Memory Bus will operate only when those modules have ... modules 4 memory modules DDR 1 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR 2 X DS/SS DS/SS DDR 3 DS/SS X DS/SS DDR 4 X DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - 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 install four memory modules...
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.... 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from...
.... 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from...
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...as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915GV-MF. The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Only for... possible patch or driver upgrade. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 - VGA Port Monitor can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller...
...as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915GV-MF. The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Only for... possible patch or driver upgrade. Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 17 - VGA Port Monitor can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller...
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GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. English Rear ... / 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 - You can use audio software to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. English Rear ... / 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 -
... 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 -
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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...
... 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...
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... only supported by rear USB ports. 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 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the...
... only supported by rear USB ports. 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 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the...
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Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Please contact your local dealer. 2 16 1 15 F2_1394 2 10 1 9 F1_1394 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND ...
Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Please contact your local dealer. 2 16 1 15 F2_1394 2 10 1 9 F1_1394 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND ...
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... careful with the polarity of the COM connector. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" 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...
... careful with the polarity of the COM connector. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" 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...
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... the 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 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden.
... the 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 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden.
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... for faster system start up. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - is calculated base on the outside drive casing. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this information. English...
... for faster system start up. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - is calculated base on the outside drive casing. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this information. English...
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CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - Press to exit this function. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by ...
CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - Press to exit this function. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by ...