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... of Sale for help. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by one or more of the FCC Rules. Intel may cause the product to deviate from Intel Corporation by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to..., may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, contact: Intel Corporation 5200 N.E. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by going to comply with Part 15 of any express or implied warranty, relating to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product...
... of Sale for help. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by one or more of the FCC Rules. Intel may cause the product to deviate from Intel Corporation by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to..., may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, contact: Intel Corporation 5200 N.E. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by going to comply with Part 15 of any express or implied warranty, relating to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product...
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... (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive ...cable • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform...
... (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive ...cable • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform...
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... Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options ...11 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...19 Audio Subsystem ...19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional)...20 LAN Subsystem ...IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan...
... Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options ...11 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...19 Audio Subsystem ...19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional)...20 LAN Subsystem ...IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan...
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... 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...40 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable...42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting ...Configuration Jumper Block 52 Clearing Passwords ...53 Back Panel Connectors...54 Replacing the Battery...55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...
... 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...40 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable...42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting ...Configuration Jumper Block 52 Clearing Passwords ...53 Back Panel Connectors...54 Replacing the Battery...55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...
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... Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Close the Load Plate ......34 13. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Inserting the PCI...
... Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Close the Load Plate ......34 13. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Inserting the PCI...
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... Module (DIMM) sockets • 533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Designed to support up to the operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of memory being...
... Module (DIMM) sockets • 533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Designed to support up to the operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of memory being...
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... One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (...ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel ...
... One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (...ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel ...
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.../D915GAG. Table 2. Manufacturing Options Option LAN Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN and TPM Description Intel® 82562EZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector • Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector •...; Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon...
.../D915GAG. Table 2. Manufacturing Options Option LAN Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN and TPM Description Intel® 82562EZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector • Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector •...; Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon...
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Desktop Board Features Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header 1 (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, ... fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13
Desktop Board Features Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header 1 (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, ... fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13
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... G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header...PCI Express x1 connector Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel....
... G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header...PCI Express x1 connector Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel....
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...MHz) DDR2 533 Pentium 4 processor 800 533 533 533 DDR2 400 Pentium 4 processor 800 400 533 400 Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801FB I/O... memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Table...
...MHz) DDR2 533 Pentium 4 processor 800 533 533 533 DDR2 400 Pentium 4 processor 800 400 533 400 Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801FB I/O... memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Table...
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... Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a... re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Realtek ALC860 audio codec • Microphone input that supports: ⎯ Microphone array ⎯ Acoustic Echo ...
... Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a... re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Realtek ALC860 audio codec • Microphone input that supports: ⎯ Microphone array ⎯ Acoustic Echo ...
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...) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and ... The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: ⎯ One PCI...
...) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and ... The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: ⎯ One PCI...
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... support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan connectors ⎯ Suspend to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set... you must enter either password to access Setup. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels...
... support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan connectors ⎯ Suspend to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that add-in card. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set... you must enter either password to access Setup. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels...
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... how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking •...
... how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking •...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism.
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Installing a DIMM OM16895 4. Remove the PCI Express video card if it interferes with the keys in place. 10. Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 18. Align the small notch at either ... edge of the DIMM into place. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs. 11. Reinstall the PCI Express card if it from being easily opened and closed. 5.
Installing a DIMM OM16895 4. Remove the PCI Express video card if it interferes with the keys in place. 10. Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 18. Align the small notch at either ... edge of the DIMM into place. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs. 11. Reinstall the PCI Express card if it from being easily opened and closed. 5.
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...peripheral devices connected to reach the DIMM sockets. 10. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Reinstall the PCI Express card if you removed or disconnected to the computer. Remove the PCI Express card if it before taking out the DIMM. 9. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed it interferes... with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide ...
...peripheral devices connected to reach the DIMM sockets. 10. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Reinstall the PCI Express card if you removed or disconnected to the computer. Remove the PCI Express card if it before taking out the DIMM. 9. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed it interferes... with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide ...
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... Card 1. Place the VGA cover over -current protection of the power supply, certain board components and/or traces may result across the PCI Express connector pins. Observe the precautions in the connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the RM pin (Figure 19, A). 3. Remove the ...screw that it is completely seated in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Observe the precautions in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. Remove the VGA cover from the RM: 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to remove the PCI...
... Card 1. Place the VGA cover over -current protection of the power supply, certain board components and/or traces may result across the PCI Express connector pins. Observe the precautions in the connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the RM pin (Figure 19, A). 3. Remove the ...screw that it is completely seated in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Observe the precautions in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. Remove the VGA cover from the RM: 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to remove the PCI...
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... configurations. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multichannel audio feature can be enabled.
... configurations. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multichannel audio feature can be enabled.