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...GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) 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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 Integrated...
...GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) 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 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 Integrated...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 68 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 68 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 5 -
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Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard Layout DDRII_2 DDRII_1 DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN COMA LPT IDE1 GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) USB USB LAN2 LAN1 AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751 /5789 NB_FAN Broadcom 5751/5789 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 IT8712 IR Intel 915P PCIE_16 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN Main BIOS Backup BIOS BAT PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 F1_1394 ICH6 / ICH6R S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 VT6410 IDE3 FDD F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 6 -
Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard Layout DDRII_2 DDRII_1 DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN COMA LPT IDE1 GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) USB USB LAN2 LAN1 AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751 /5789 NB_FAN Broadcom 5751/5789 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 IT8712 IR Intel 915P PCIE_16 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN Main BIOS Backup BIOS BAT PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 F1_1394 ICH6 / ICH6R S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 VT6410 IDE3 FDD F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 6 -
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Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x16 Host Interface Intel 915P MCH 2 .../333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory DDRII 600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port IDE2/IDE3 3 PCI CODEC COM Port 8 USB Ports 24MHz ...(Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro.
Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x16 Host Interface Intel 915P MCH 2 .../333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory DDRII 600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port IDE2/IDE3 3 PCI CODEC COM Port 8 USB Ports 24MHz ...(Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro.
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Only for GA-8I915P Duo. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Supports the latest Intel® Pentium...; 2 RJ 45 port--LAN1 / LAN2 (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS.
Only for GA-8I915P Duo. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Supports the latest Intel® Pentium...; 2 RJ 45 port--LAN1 / LAN2 (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS.
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...Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS /Q-Flash/Multilanguage Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 11 -... English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor C-Media 9880 CODEC (UAJ) Supports Jack Sensing function ...
...Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS /Q-Flash/Multilanguage Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 11 -... English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor C-Media 9880 CODEC (UAJ) Supports Jack Sensing function ...
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Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not ... the CPU prior to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. Please set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with HT Technology -...
Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not ... the CPU prior to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. Please set the CPU host frequency in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with HT Technology -...
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... module can be installed in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR II & DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power...
... module can be installed in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR II & DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power...
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...'s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
...'s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
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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. 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. Pin No. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
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. 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. Pin No. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
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To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to AC97. 14) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to connect HD(..., incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 -
To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to AC97. 14) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to connect HD(..., incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 -
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... the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Only ...to the CMOS SETUP screen. If you to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS /Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 29 - When the power is a Windows-based ...
... the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Only ...to the CMOS SETUP screen. If you to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS /Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 29 - When the power is a Windows-based ...
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..., Hard Disk Type... Only for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. This action makes the system reset to accept or ...
..., Hard Disk Type... Only for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all ...If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. This action makes the system reset to accept or ...
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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. 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. - 31 - 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.
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. 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. - 31 - 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.
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... Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or maximum allowed in . GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The ...information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Only for faster system start up. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:...
... Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or maximum allowed in . GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 32 - Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The ...information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Only for faster system start up. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:...
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...the computer will stop if an error is present during power up. it will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is detected during the POST. English Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive... displays the memory size that has been installed in the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. BIOS Setup it will determine the amount of the BIOS will stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive...
...the computer will stop if an error is present during power up. it will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is detected during the POST. English Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive... displays the memory size that has been installed in the system. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. BIOS Setup it will determine the amount of the BIOS will stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive...
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...your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. (Note) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this menu. Use < >... your boot device priority by CDROM. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by LS120. LS120 Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
...your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. (Note) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this menu. Use < >... your boot device priority by CDROM. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by LS120. LS120 Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
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Please note that this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to Setup page if the correct ...
Please note that this function. - 35 - BIOS Setup CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to Setup page if the correct ...
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...Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. BIOS Setup English On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this item to PATA mode. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled ...the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the Enhanced motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 37 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. If you connect AC97 Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set to Ch. ...
...Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. BIOS Setup English On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this item to PATA mode. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled ...the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the Enhanced motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 37 - USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. If you connect AC97 Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set to Ch. ...
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... function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. IrDA Set onboard I /O chip. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM This function decide whether to IrDA Mode. (Default value) Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Disable onboard IrDA port. English Onboard H/W RAID Enabled Enable Onboard...function decide whether to ASKIR Mode. Enabled Enable this function. ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN2 chip. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 38 -
... function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. IrDA Set onboard I /O chip. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM This function decide whether to IrDA Mode. (Default value) Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Disable onboard IrDA port. English Onboard H/W RAID Enabled Enable Onboard...function decide whether to ASKIR Mode. Enabled Enable this function. ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN2 chip. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 38 -