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... 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-5-1 What 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...
... 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-5-1 What 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...
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...Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. RTL8100C RTL8110S RJ45 Intel ICH6 DDR400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz... 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. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
...Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. RTL8100C RTL8110S RJ45 Intel ICH6 DDR400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz... 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. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
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English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU GA-8I915ME Series motherboard -GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C / GA-8I915ME-G Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU Supports 800 / 533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Northbridge: Intel® ...
English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU GA-8I915ME Series motherboard -GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C / GA-8I915ME-G Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU Supports 800 / 533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Northbridge: Intel® ...
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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 standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated amount. English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection... 8X slot. - 11 - Hardware Installation For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19.
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 standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is less than the stated amount. English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection... 8X slot. - 11 - Hardware Installation For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is reserved for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19.
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... the CPU and heatsink. 4. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of the CPU. It is not recommended that has optimizations for the peripherals. If... processor specifications. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of Hyper-Threading Technology for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it...
... the CPU and heatsink. 4. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of the CPU. It is not recommended that has optimizations for the peripherals. If... processor specifications. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of Hyper-Threading Technology for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it...
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... the motherboard. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR 1. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each...
... the motherboard. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR 1. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each...
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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, ... same color in order to use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to detect all the DDR memory modules. 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, ... same color in order to use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to detect all the DDR memory modules. 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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... 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... GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List (The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. Please view the graphics cards support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. It supports ...
... 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... GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List (The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. Please view the graphics cards support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. It supports ...
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...front surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6- MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - If your OS supports USB controller. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of...USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915ME-G. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to Line In jack. Also make sure your OS or device(s)...
...front surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6- MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - If your OS supports USB controller. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of...USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8I915ME-G. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to Line In jack. Also make sure your OS or device(s)...
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The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The types of the cable connects to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition ...
The black connector wire is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. The types of the cable connects to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition ...
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... pin assignments on the cable are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 MIC 10 9 2 GND 3 MIC_BIAS 4 POWER 2 1 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 26 - To find out...
... pin assignments on the cable are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 MIC 10 9 2 GND 3 MIC_BIAS 4 POWER 2 1 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 26 - To find out...
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... located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 37 - This is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop if an error is present during power...
... located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. - 37 - This is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the computer. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop if an error is present during power...
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Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - Press to 3 Init Display First (Note1) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note3) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note3) ... F6: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. ZIP Select...
Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - Press to 3 Init Display First (Note1) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note3) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note3) ... F6: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. ZIP Select...
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... value) Disabled Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. BIOS item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default...
... value) Disabled Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. BIOS item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default...
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...Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to ". PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE... to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode...
...Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to ". PATA IDE Set to Ch.1 Master/Slave Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE... to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode...
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... ECP & EPP mode. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to 1. - 41 - English USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address...Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function....
... ECP & EPP mode. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to 1. - 41 - English USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address...Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function....
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...Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on "System Memory Multiplier" item. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) for Memory Frequency (Mhz) [16X] [Auto] 333 Item Help ... option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. for Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock...
...Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on "System Memory Multiplier" item. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) for Memory Frequency (Mhz) [16X] [Auto] 333 Item Help ... option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. for Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock...
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or you can install others application. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After ...
or you can install others application. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After ...
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... CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver) System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is returned to its initial status. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. and @BIOS at the same time) - 55 - Appendix With added branded memory module information, users are mounted on... the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I .T. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System...
... CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver) System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is returned to its initial status. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. and @BIOS at the same time) - 55 - Appendix With added branded memory module information, users are mounted on... the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I .T. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System...
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...Boot from CD-ROM for 8I945GME E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is executed from... Recovery2 by booting from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS ...
...Boot from CD-ROM for 8I945GME E7 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-I945-6A79HG0GC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is executed from... Recovery2 by booting from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS ...