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...site at any time, without notice. Current characterized errata are not intended for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Operation is granted by calling 1-800-548-4725. Canadian Department of... specifications and before placing your distributor to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this document is present on request. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First ...
...site at any time, without notice. Current characterized errata are not intended for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Operation is granted by calling 1-800-548-4725. Canadian Department of... specifications and before placing your distributor to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this document is present on request. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First ...
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... Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. It is intended for general audiences. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows...
... Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. It is intended for general audiences. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows...
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... Kilobyte (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) • ...
... Kilobyte (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) • ...
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...1 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...23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26...
...1 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...23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the ... 51 Setting the BIOS 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...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 Installing the ... 51 Setting the BIOS 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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... A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Location of...
... A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Location of...
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RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Beep Codes...73 17. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. DMA Channels ......
RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Beep Codes...73 17. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. DMA Channels ......
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...Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel...® High Definition Audio • Realtek codec Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV: • Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and two PCI Express x1 connectors Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: • Two PCI bus add-in the LGA775...DIMM) sockets • 533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Designed...
...Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel...® High Definition Audio • Realtek codec Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV: • Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and two PCI Express x1 connectors Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: • Two PCI bus add-in the LGA775...DIMM) sockets • 533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface • Designed...
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...Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control that automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based ...detect out of range values Security (Optional) Trusted Platform Module (Optional) Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support...
...Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control that automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based ...detect out of range values Security (Optional) Trusted Platform Module (Optional) Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support...
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... Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/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...
... Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/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...
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Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Line In RJ45 A BC W V D U E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J I H P NL OM16860 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV.
Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Line In RJ45 A BC W V D U E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J I H P NL OM16860 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV.
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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 speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) ...
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 speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) ...
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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Line In RJ45 A BC D E V U F T G G B S Channel A Channel B G DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J P NL I H OM16861 Figure 2.
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Line In RJ45 A BC D E V U F T G G B S Channel A Channel B G DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J P NL I H OM16861 Figure 2.
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... Speaker 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.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www...
... Speaker 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.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www...
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... list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately...12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in the LGA775 package. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply.
... list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately...12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in the LGA775 package. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply.
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... Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate... to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided...
... Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate... to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided...
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... links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency (MHz) Memory Speed Outcome (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: •...
... links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency (MHz) Memory Speed Outcome (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: •...
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Desktop Board 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 ...capability for jack 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 (AEC) ...
Desktop Board 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 ...capability for jack 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 (AEC) ...
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... D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • Intelligent power ... MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (see...
... D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • Intelligent power ... MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (see...
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RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Green LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is established. Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. LAN link is not established. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 Yellow Off On (steady state) 10 Mbits/sec...
RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Green LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is established. Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. LAN link is not established. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 Yellow Off On (steady state) 10 Mbits/sec...