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GA-8I915ME Series Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-I915MES-1003 * 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-8I915ME Series Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-I915MES-1003 * 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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...by any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the manual are subject to their respective companies. All rights reserved. Specifications and features are... legally registered to change without Gigabyte's prior written permission. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw The trademarks mentioned in the following: For detailed product information...
...by any means without prior notice. Copyright © 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. No part of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the manual are subject to their respective companies. All rights reserved. Specifications and features are... legally registered to change without Gigabyte's prior written permission. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw The trademarks mentioned in the following: For detailed product information...
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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 Heatsink 12 ...is 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...
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 Heatsink 12 ...is 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...
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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 - 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-
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Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. 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-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 -
Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. 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-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 -
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... up to PCI Express x16 mode. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Host Interface PCI Express x16 Intel Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL ... 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.
... up to PCI Express x16 mode. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Host Interface PCI Express x16 Intel Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL ... 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.
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... the motherboard. Please do not remove the stickers on top of the motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Installation Notices 1. Prior to the installation of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not...
... the motherboard. Please do not remove the stickers on top of the motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Installation Notices 1. Prior to the installation of an antistatic pad or within the computer casing. 6. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not...
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...138; Southbridge: Intel® ICH6 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Realtek ALC655 CODEC Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio SPDIF In / Out connection CD In / AUX In connection ...138; Supports Jack-Sensing function Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems IT8712F Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 10 - slot (Note 3) 2 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows...
...138; Southbridge: Intel® ICH6 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Realtek ALC655 CODEC Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio SPDIF In / Out connection CD In / AUX In connection ...138; Supports Jack-Sensing function Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems IT8712F Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 10 - slot (Note 3) 2 PCI slots 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows...
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...) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. G.E.A.R supporting transfer ...; 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. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. (Note 3) Please refer to the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory...
...) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. G.E.A.R supporting transfer ...; 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. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. (Note 3) Please refer to the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory...
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... the CPU is not recommended that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently...
... the CPU is not recommended that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently...
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If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to...
If the push pin is inserted as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to...
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... installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 -
... installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 -
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... and for Dual Channel Technology to detect all the DDR memory modules. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. 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 ... capacity in order for BIOS to work. - 15 - If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... and for Dual Channel Technology to detect all the DDR memory modules. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. 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 ... capacity in order for BIOS to work. - 15 - If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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..., screws and slot bracket from the operating system. expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA card to install...
..., screws and slot bracket from the operating system. expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA card to install...
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...card.) Figure 1-1. 4X AGP Card Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name GA-620 GA-622 GA-660 Plus GA-GF2560 Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte GA-GF2000 GA-GF1280 GV-GF2010D GA-GF3000D GV-GF1280-32E GV-GF1280T-32P Gigabyte Gigabyte ELSA G V-GF3200TF G V-GF3500TF-GH Gladiac Ultra ELSA ... an add-on Intel chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. Hardware Installation The revolutionary and innovative G.E.A.R. (GIGABYTE Enhance AGP Riser) interface provides an additional interface for the add-on the G.E.A.R. It supports most of...
...card.) Figure 1-1. 4X AGP Card Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name GA-620 GA-622 GA-660 Plus GA-GF2560 Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte GA-GF2000 GA-GF1280 GV-GF2010D GA-GF3000D GV-GF1280-32E GV-GF1280T-32P Gigabyte Gigabyte ELSA G V-GF3200TF G V-GF3500TF-GH Gladiac Ultra ELSA ... an add-on Intel chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. Hardware Installation The revolutionary and innovative G.E.A.R. (GIGABYTE Enhance AGP Riser) interface provides an additional interface for the add-on the G.E.A.R. It supports most of...
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...keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. If your OS supports USB controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - LAN Port The provided Internet ...CD-ROM, walkman etc. You can be connected to configure 2-/4-/6- Also make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. MIC In Microphone can use audio software to MIC In jack. have a standard USB interface. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction...
...keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. If your OS supports USB controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - LAN Port The provided Internet ...CD-ROM, walkman etc. You can be connected to configure 2-/4-/6- Also make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. MIC In Microphone can use audio software to MIC In jack. have a standard USB interface. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction...
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 18 5 4 6 11 16 20 7 19 10 8 12 13 17 15 9 14 21 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA0 / SATA2 8) F_PANEL 9) WOL 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) AUX_IN 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COM2 16) SUR_CEN 17) SPIDF_IO 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BIOS_WP 21) BAT - 21 - Hardware Installation
English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 18 5 4 6 11 16 20 7 19 10 8 12 13 17 15 9 14 21 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SATA0 / SATA2 8) F_PANEL 9) WOL 10) PWR_LED 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) AUX_IN 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) COM2 16) SUR_CEN 17) SPIDF_IO 18) CI 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BIOS_WP 21) BAT - 21 - Hardware Installation
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... in the power cord ; If the ATX_12V power connector is unable to all components and devices are properly installed. Caution! Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard 13 24 - 22 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Please use a power supply that all...
... in the power cord ; If the ATX_12V power connector is unable to all components and devices are properly installed. Caution! Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard 13 24 - 22 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Please use a power supply that all...
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Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The black connector wire is used to the FDD drive. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the ...
Most coolers are : 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. The types of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The black connector wire is used to the FDD drive. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the ...