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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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...; 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Š Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Š Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM Š 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Š... Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Š Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously ... the actual memory size is reserved for HDD. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.
...; 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Š Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Š Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM Š 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Š... Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM Š Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously ... the actual memory size is reserved for HDD. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.
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... frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU...
... frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU...
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Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be used. 2. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. ...
Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be used. 2. The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. ...
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... DDR/DDR II The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you want to chipset limitation, if ... install them into DIMM sockets of memory bus will not be double the original one DDR/DDR II memory module is installed. 2. The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) 2 memory modules DDR 1 DS/SS DDR 2 DS/SS OR 2 memory modules DDR II 1 DS/SS...
... DDR/DDR II The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you want to chipset limitation, if ... install them into DIMM sockets of memory bus will not be double the original one DDR/DDR II memory module is installed. 2. The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) 2 memory modules DDR 1 DS/SS DDR 2 DS/SS OR 2 memory modules DDR II 1 DS/SS...
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... You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Replace 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 the slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system...
... You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Replace 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 the slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system...
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...** Enabled "*"Supports up to PCIE x 4 mode "**"Supports up to four separate monitors. With Quad View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphic card on dedicated screens. If you want to OFF. You can run in two modes (remember to set...
...** Enabled "*"Supports up to PCIE x 4 mode "**"Supports up to four separate monitors. With Quad View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on up a single graphics card system, we recommend installing the graphic card on dedicated screens. If you want to OFF. You can run in two modes (remember to set...
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...to enable Quad View mode. Note: The black blocks in this item to ON. set the Init Display First item to PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 18 - The first step is to set all four video output ports (D-Sub/DVI) to four different monitors. (If you must ...In order to enable the Quad View function correctly, you want to install only one graphic card to your system and install it in the PCIE_16_2 slot. Step 2-1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installation of the Dual Graphic dip switch(SW1) to PEG2 if the card is installed in the PCIE_16_1 slot, ...
...to enable Quad View mode. Note: The black blocks in this item to ON. set the Init Display First item to PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 18 - The first step is to set all four video output ports (D-Sub/DVI) to four different monitors. (If you must ...In order to enable the Quad View function correctly, you want to install only one graphic card to your system and install it in the PCIE_16_2 slot. Step 2-1: Observe the steps in "1-5 Installation of the Dual Graphic dip switch(SW1) to PEG2 if the card is installed in the PCIE_16_1 slot, ...
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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 -
... 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 -
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... failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_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. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 22 - Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! A red power connector wire indicates a positive...
... failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_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. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 22 - Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! A red power connector wire indicates a positive...
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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. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 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. English 10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
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. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 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. English 10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
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... or even damage it. English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 26 - For optional audio panel cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1...
... or even damage it. English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 26 - For optional audio panel cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1...
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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. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. 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 - English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Pin No. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
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. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. 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 - English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Pin No. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
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... for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 20) SW1 (Dual Graphic Dip Switch) If you want to use the PCIE_16_2 slot or 1 2 3 4 enable the Dual Graphic fuction, set all of them to ON If you want to use the PCIE_1 slot, set all of explosion...
... for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 20) SW1 (Dual Graphic Dip Switch) If you want to use the PCIE_16_2 slot or 1 2 3 4 enable the Dual Graphic fuction, set all of them to ON If you want to use the PCIE_1 slot, set all of explosion...
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... 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 ... BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 32 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to ...
... 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 ... BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 32 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to ...
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...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only The month, Jan. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 34 - Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in...
...: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only The month, Jan. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 34 - Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in...
