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Table of Content GA-8I915ME Series 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 ...G.E.A.R 17 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List 17 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 20 1-7 Connectors Introduction 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 The Main Menu ...34 (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 38 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 44...
Table of Content GA-8I915ME Series 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 ...G.E.A.R 17 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List 17 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 20 1-7 Connectors Introduction 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 The Main Menu ...34 (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 38 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 44...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix ...55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-1-5 Jack-Sensing Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix ...55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-1-5 Jack-Sensing Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 -
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Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout IT8712F CI KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT GA-8I915ME ATX SYS_FAN FDD VGA LGA775 R_USB LAN USB F_AUDIO AUDIO1 SUR_CEN PCIE_16 Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G DIMM1 DIMM2 IDE RTL8100C RTL8110S PCI1 GEAR ICH6 -C -G -GL -GV PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_IO BUZZER F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT COM2 WOL CLR_CMOS BIOS SATA2 SATA0 BIOS_WP PWR_LED CD_IN AUX_IN F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout IT8712F CI KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT GA-8I915ME ATX SYS_FAN FDD VGA LGA775 R_USB LAN USB F_AUDIO AUDIO1 SUR_CEN PCIE_16 Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G DIMM1 DIMM2 IDE RTL8100C RTL8110S PCI1 GEAR ICH6 -C -G -GL -GV PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_IO BUZZER F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT COM2 WOL CLR_CMOS BIOS SATA2 SATA0 BIOS_WP PWR_LED CD_IN AUX_IN F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
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.../133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA IT 8712F Floppy LPT Port COM Ports AC97 Link AC97 CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express...
.../133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA IT 8712F Floppy LPT Port COM Ports AC97 Link AC97 CODEC 8 USB Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express...
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...BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915ME...-C(910GL chipset) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. G.E.A.R supporting transfer up to 33MHz and compatible...
...BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915ME...-C(910GL chipset) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. G.E.A.R supporting transfer up to 33MHz and compatible...
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... place it does not meet the required standards for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU with the following platform components: - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please make sure that supports HT...indented corner of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that has optimizations for the peripherals. English 1-3 Installation of the ...
... place it does not meet the required standards for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU with the following platform components: - BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please make sure that supports HT...indented corner of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that has optimizations for the peripherals. English 1-3 Installation of the ...
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... motherboard. Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module...
... motherboard. Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module...
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...English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM ...sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS...
...English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM ...sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS...
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... the computer. 3. expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from the operating system. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small whitedrawable bar. Please align...the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following...
... the computer. 3. expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from the operating system. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small whitedrawable bar. Please align...the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following...
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.... Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - If...
.... Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - If...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
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... the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 31 - Hardware Installation English 20) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect) 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Write Protect 21) BAT(Battery) If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the...
... the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 31 - Hardware Installation English 20) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect) 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Write Protect 21) BAT(Battery) If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the...
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... SRAM of the screen. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes...
... SRAM of the screen. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric value or make changes...
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...-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. This action makes the system reset to accept or...
...-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. This action makes the system reset to accept or...
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It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password.
It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password.
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...Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - The time is 13:00:00. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual... has not been installed, select NONE and press . IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: ...
...Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - The time is 13:00:00. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual... has not been installed, select NONE and press . IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: ...
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... 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard...25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. it will stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. The value of the base...
... 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch PC-type standard...25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. it will stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. The value of the base...
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... Floppy. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-... processor with HT Technology. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # ...
... Floppy. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-... processor with HT Technology. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # ...
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... like NT4. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note3) Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. BIOS item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up when you want Multi-Display supports, please select "Onboard" as default in...
... like NT4. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note3) Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. BIOS item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up when you want Multi-Display supports, please select "Onboard" as default in...
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... IDE. SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function will be simulated to ". BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode. If PATA IDE were set to This value... USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 -
... IDE. SATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function will be simulated to ". BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode. If PATA IDE were set to This value... USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 -