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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915PDG-1002
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915PDG-1002
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Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005
Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005
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Table of Contents GA-8I915P Dual Graphic 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 CPU ...
Table of Contents GA-8I915P Dual Graphic 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 CPU ...
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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard Layout DDRII_1 DDR1 DDRII_2 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LPT COMA GA-8I915P Dual Graphic IDE1 R_USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN BAT AZALIA_FP Marvell 8001 PCIE_1 SW1 NB_FAN Backup Main BIOS BIOS Intel 915P PCIE_16_1 PCIE_16_2 FDD SYS_FAN ICH6R CLR_CMOS CODEC IT8712 F_USB2 PCI1 SATA3 F_PANEL F_USB1 PCI2 VT6410 TSB43AB23 PCI3 IDE3 F1_1394 IDE2 IR F2_1394 SATA2 SATA1 PWR_LED SATA0 - 6 -
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard Layout DDRII_1 DDR1 DDRII_2 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LPT COMA GA-8I915P Dual Graphic IDE1 R_USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN BAT AZALIA_FP Marvell 8001 PCIE_1 SW1 NB_FAN Backup Main BIOS BIOS Intel 915P PCIE_16_1 PCIE_16_2 FDD SYS_FAN ICH6R CLR_CMOS CODEC IT8712 F_USB2 PCI1 SATA3 F_PANEL F_USB1 PCI2 VT6410 TSB43AB23 PCI3 IDE3 F1_1394 IDE2 IR F2_1394 SATA2 SATA1 PWR_LED SATA0 - 6 -
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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.... ICH6R 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 1.8V ...DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously is not supported...
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.... ICH6R 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 1.8V ...DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously is not supported...
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...of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed...Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the upright position. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not...
...of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed...Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the upright position. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not...
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... to prevent hardware damage. 3. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 14 -
... to prevent hardware damage. 3. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 14 -
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...:Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously is recommended to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is not supported. - 15 - Due to... one. Dual Channel mode will be enabled if only one DDR/DDR II memory module is activated, the bandwidth of the same color. Hardware Installation When the Dual Channel Technology is installed. 2. English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic supports the Dual Channel Technology...
...:Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously is recommended to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is not supported. - 15 - Due to... one. Dual Channel mode will be enabled if only one DDR/DDR II memory module is activated, the bandwidth of the same color. Hardware Installation When the Dual Channel Technology is installed. 2. English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic supports the Dual Channel Technology...
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...Power on the card are based on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic will allow a four-monitor configuration(Quad View) when used in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install ... the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Read the...
...Power on the card are based on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic will allow a four-monitor configuration(Quad View) when used in motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install ... the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Read the...
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... the steps in the PCIE_16_2 slot. set this picture represent the four pins of the Dual Graphic dip switch (SW1). 1 234 Step 2: Install your graphics card to PEG; GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 18 - The first step is installed in "1-5 Installation of the Dual Graphic dip switch(SW1) to enable Quad View mode. English Enabling Quad View Mode-Step...
... the steps in the PCIE_16_2 slot. set this picture represent the four pins of the Dual Graphic dip switch (SW1). 1 234 Step 2: Install your graphics card to PEG; GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 18 - The first step is installed in "1-5 Installation of the Dual Graphic dip switch(SW1) to enable Quad View mode. English Enabling Quad View Mode-Step...
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... 9 17 16 10 11) PWR_LED 12) F_PANEL 13) AZALIA_FP 14) CD_IN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 17) IR 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 20) SW1 GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 20 - Surround Speaker Out Connect the surround channels to this connector.
... 9 17 16 10 11) PWR_LED 12) F_PANEL 13) AZALIA_FP 14) CD_IN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 17) IR 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 20) SW1 GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 20 - Surround Speaker Out Connect the surround channels to this connector.
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... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 22 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent...
... Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 22 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent...
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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.
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...: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 FAUOIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 26 - English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line...
...: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 FAUOIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 AC'97 Audio: Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 26 - English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 NC 5 Line...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Pin No. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 No Pin 1 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Pin No. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 28 - Definition 1 Power 2 No Pin 1 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
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...PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10...Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 32 - This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items ...
...PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10...Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 32 - This action makes the system reset to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items ...
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... during POST(default) None Select this information. Manual User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 34 -
... during POST(default) None Select this information. Manual User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 34 -
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... Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to move it down the list. Press to exit this function. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 36 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LS120 Select your boot device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will detect automatically...
... Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to move it down the list. Press to exit this function. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 36 - CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LS120 Select your boot device priority by Disabled. (Note) This item will detect automatically...
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SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID AHCI Select onboard Seria ATA function as ATA. WinXP,2000 only. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID. (Default value) Support hotplug function under OS. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID AHCI Select onboard Seria ATA function as ATA. WinXP,2000 only. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID. (Default value) Support hotplug function under OS. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...