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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-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-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
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-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
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Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Host Interface PCI Express x16... (200/133MHz) 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-GL. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4...
Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Host Interface PCI Express x16... (200/133MHz) 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-GL. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4...
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... size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Hardware Installation 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 the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and...fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form...
... size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Hardware Installation 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 the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and...fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form...
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... system that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that supports HT Technology ... load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent...
... system that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that supports HT Technology ... load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent...
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...the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. Then push it down. 3. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. ... A memory module can be inserted only in only one direction. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that the memory used . 2.
...the DIMM module. The memory capacity used can only fit in one direction. Then push it down. 3. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. ... A memory module can be inserted only in only one direction. If you wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that the memory used . 2.
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...Technolog cannot operate when one DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules. 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 ...two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
...Technolog cannot operate when one DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules. 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 ...two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. 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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... screw to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. ...slot when you try to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system...
... screw to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. ...slot when you try to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system...
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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 connect to one IDE ... computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the...
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 connect to one IDE ... computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the...
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English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this jumper. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) 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-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No.
English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this jumper. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) 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-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No.
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... unplug the power cord. 2. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 31 - 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...
... unplug the power cord. 2. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 31 - 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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... the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Quit and not save the current BIOS 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...
... the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. Quit and not save the current BIOS 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...
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... Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard ...indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the...
... Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard ...indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the...
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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 - 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. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
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 - 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. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
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... of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Save ... from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. The time is , , , . IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup..... Jan. For example, 1 p.m. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Through Dec. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 -
... of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Save ... from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. The time is , , , . IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup..... Jan. For example, 1 p.m. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Through Dec. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 -
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...double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Halt on the motherboard. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for any... will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 37 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive B Both Drive A...
...double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Halt on the motherboard. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for any... will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 37 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive B Both Drive A...
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... by USB-HDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. 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 # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-8I915ME...
... by USB-HDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. 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 # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. GA-8I915ME...
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... G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. BIOS item will show up to Onboard. PEG2 (Note2) Set Init display first to 32MB. (Note1) BIOS 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 BIOS, the onboard VGA will automatically disable onboard VGA ...
... G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. BIOS item will show up to Onboard. PEG2 (Note2) Set Init display first to 32MB. (Note1) BIOS 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 BIOS, the onboard VGA will automatically disable onboard VGA ...
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...: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function if you can use up to 6 HDDs... Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master...
...: Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function if you can use up to 6 HDDs... Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. SATA Port 0/2 Set to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to PATA mode. If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master...