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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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...Cables 49 26. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Inserting the PCI Express x16... ........ 35 14. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 16. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory...
...Cables 49 26. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Inserting the PCI Express x16... ........ 35 14. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 16. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory...
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... Markings 80 viii Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. DMA Channels ...71 15. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Interrupts ...72 16. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Beep Codes...73 17. Feature Summary...9 2. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide...
... Markings 80 viii Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. DMA Channels ...71 15. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Interrupts ...72 16. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Beep Codes...73 17. Feature Summary...9 2. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide...
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.../support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • 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...
.../support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • 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...
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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...) 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...) 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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...) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. 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...
...) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. 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...
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... of 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. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available...
... of 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. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available...
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... control results in memory. 24 See Figure 24 on page 13 to any controlled chassis fan header. It is not a self controlled fan. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three power connectors. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three...
... control results in memory. 24 See Figure 24 on page 13 to any controlled chassis fan header. It is not a self controlled fan. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three power connectors. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three...
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...Figure 4. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors...Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the following link, finding ...Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to its last known awake state. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
...Figure 4. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors...Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the following link, finding ...Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to its last known awake state. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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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 ... required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can continue to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the computer chassis. 27 If such a station ...
... 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 ... required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Perform the procedures described in this chapter. Some circuitry on the board can continue to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the computer chassis. 27 If such a station ...
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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 structure. Two or Four DIMMs Install... and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. 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 both...
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 structure. Two or Four DIMMs Install... and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. 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 both...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz...Channel A Channel 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. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in.... Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz...Channel A Channel 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. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in.... 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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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. 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. Matching the Correct DIMM 38
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. 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. Matching the Correct DIMM 38
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... socket, the battery has an estimated life of the battery. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS...
... socket, the battery has an estimated life of the battery. Replace the battery with local environmental regulations. Batterier bør om muligt genbruges. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS...
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...BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to update the BIOS by ...POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This step is useful if you how to your hard drive where it was saved. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Close all other applications. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG ...
...BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to update the BIOS by ...POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. This step is useful if you how to your hard drive where it was saved. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Close all other applications. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG ...
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... the BIOS. Boot the computer 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 in drive A. The utility available...
... the BIOS. Boot the computer 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 in drive A. The utility available...
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... the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 14. FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - EFFFF 800 K - 896 K C8000 - System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000 - DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K A0000 - 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 13. FFFFFFFF...
... the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 14. FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - EFFFF 800 K - 896 K C8000 - System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000 - DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K A0000 - 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 13. FFFFFFFF...
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...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; not used ) CMOS Shutdown register ...test error Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found) 73 Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. Table 16. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV...
...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; not used ) CMOS Shutdown register ...test error Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found) 73 Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. Table 16. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV...
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...Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - CMOS memory may be unlocked to continue to be updated. Run Setup to access diskette drive controller. FDC Failure Error occurred trying ...Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. continued 74 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is connected properly. A: Drive Error B: Drive Error...
...Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - CMOS memory may be unlocked to continue to be updated. Run Setup to access diskette drive controller. FDC Failure Error occurred trying ...Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. continued 74 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is connected properly. A: Drive Error B: Drive Error...