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... 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... Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before...
... 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... Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before...
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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 Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 ... 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 ...60 Recovering the...
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 Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 ... 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 ...60 Recovering the...
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...Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV...Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 9. ...
...Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV...Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 9. ...
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......73 17. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. System Memory Map...71 14. Safety Regulations ...77 19. EMC Regulations...79 20. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. RJ...74 18. Product Certification Markings 80 viii USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. DMA Channels ...71 15. Interrupts ...72 16. Manufacturing Options 11 ...
......73 17. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. System Memory Map...71 14. Safety Regulations ...77 19. EMC Regulations...79 20. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. RJ...74 18. Product Certification Markings 80 viii USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. DMA Channels ...71 15. Interrupts ...72 16. Manufacturing Options 11 ...
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..." x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in less than 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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 the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features...
..." x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in less than 4 GB of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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 the desktop board. 1 Desktop Board Features...
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... 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...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.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1.
... 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...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.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1.
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... memory configurations. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop 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...
... memory configurations. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop 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...
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... tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed...
... tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed...
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... be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is not a self controlled fan. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in memory. 24 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. The processor and chassis fan speed control features can...
... be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is not a self controlled fan. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in memory. 24 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. The processor and chassis fan speed control features can...
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... device or event, the system quickly returns to be off . This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to its last known awake state. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear ...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state • Requires only one call to be unmasked for the desktop board...
... device or event, the system quickly returns to be off . This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to its last known awake state. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear ...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state • Requires only one call to be unmasked for the desktop board...
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... This chapter tells you 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... a log to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate ...
... This chapter tells you 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... a log to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate ...
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... in speed and size in both Channel A and Channel B. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data ...Example 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 36 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in DIMM 0 ...
... in speed and size in both Channel A and Channel B. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data ...Example 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 36 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in DIMM 0 ...
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... B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in both channels A and... MB, 400 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 16. Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
... B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in both channels A and... MB, 400 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 16. Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
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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. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38
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. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38
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...;jähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on page 58 shows the location of the battery. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery...
...;jähdysvaara, jos pariston tyyppi on page 58 shows the location of the battery. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. The clock is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery...
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...motherboards/desktop/ 2. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Close all other applications. This step is included in the Windows environment. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can also save this file to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV...the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to view and change the ...
...motherboards/desktop/ 2. This chapter tells you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Close all other applications. This step is included in the Windows environment. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can also save this file to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV...the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to view and change the ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update to a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC...Review the instructions distributed with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. As the computer boots, check ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update to a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC...Review the instructions distributed with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the BIOS. As the computer boots, check ...
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... 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended Memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Available high DOS memory (open to the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 14. FFFFFFFF 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - EFFFF 800 K - 896... bits 16 bits System Resource Parallel port Floppy drive Parallel port (for ECP or EPP) DMA controller Open Open Open 71 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 13. DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K A0000 - FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - System...
... 64 KB 96 KB 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended Memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Available high DOS memory (open to the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 14. FFFFFFFF 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - EFFFF 800 K - 896... bits 16 bits System Resource Parallel port Floppy drive Parallel port (for ECP or EPP) DMA controller Open Open Open 71 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 13. DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K A0000 - FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - System...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; not used ) 8042 GateA20 cannot be reset First 64 K memory failure Timer not operational Processor failure (Reserved; A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By...
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; not used ) 8042 GateA20 cannot be reset First 64 K memory failure Timer not operational Processor failure (Reserved; A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. Pri Master Drive - Replace the battery soon. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is correct. Check Setup to ...Table 17. ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is incorrect. CMOS Battery Low The battery may have either been corrupted or the battery has failed. CMOS memory may be losing power. Run Setup to access hard disk controller. continued 74 A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. Pri Master Drive - Replace the battery soon. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is correct. Check Setup to ...Table 17. ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is incorrect. CMOS Battery Low The battery may have either been corrupted or the battery has failed. CMOS memory may be losing power. Run Setup to access hard disk controller. continued 74 A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive...