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... The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop 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 general...
... The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop 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 general...
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... 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 Software 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...
... 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 Software 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...
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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......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 ...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 ...
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......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 ...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 ...
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...Power Supply Cables 50 27. 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 Compliance ...Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV...
...Power Supply Cables 50 27. 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 Compliance ...Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV...
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... ...77 19. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Interrupts ...72 16. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13...
... ...77 19. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Interrupts ...72 16. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13...
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... on system temperature • Voltage sensing to 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.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1.
... on system temperature • Voltage sensing to 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.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1.
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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 ...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) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header...
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 ...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) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header...
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... 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.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www...
... 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.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www...
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The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. 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-... Mb technology ⎯ Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz...
The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. 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-... Mb technology ⎯ Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz...
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... devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 The desktop board supports up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the ... data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is established. Table 7. The computer is not established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to accommodate operating systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B...
... devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 The desktop board supports up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the ... data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is established. Table 7. The computer is not established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to accommodate operating systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B...
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... • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. 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 peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS...
... • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. 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 peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS...
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... the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set , you must enter either password to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can be accessed and who can be connected to boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can boot...
... the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set , you must enter either password to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can be accessed and who can be connected to boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can boot...
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...fan is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. System fan noise may lose register settings stored...USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be able to provide enough standby current to identify controlled chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. See ...
...fan is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. System fan noise may lose register settings stored...USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be able to provide enough standby current to identify controlled chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. See ...
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... the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in this chapter. If such a station is off. Failure to : • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board •...wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Perform the procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or...
... the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in this chapter. If such a station is off. Failure to : • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board •...wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. Perform the procedures described in personal injury or equipment damage. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or...
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... the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Figure 28 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event...
... the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Figure 28 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event...
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...empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. The clock is replaced with local environmental regulations. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be recycled where possible. PR...besteht Explosionsgefahr. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend. 55 Disposal of the battery. VIKTIGT! Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is...
...empfohlenen Batterietyp ersetzt werden. The clock is replaced with local environmental regulations. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in CMOS RAM (for example, the date and time) might not be recycled where possible. PR...besteht Explosionsgefahr. Entsorgen Sie verbrauchte Batterien den Anweisungen des Herstellers entsprechend. 55 Disposal of the battery. VIKTIGT! Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is...
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... at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash...BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will be used to recover the BIOS if an update fails. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS...
... at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash...BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Your system will be used to recover the BIOS if an update fails. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS...
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... Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to view the POST messages. 60 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV...
... Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. As the computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to view the POST messages. 60 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV...
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... are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 7. If recovery fails, return to recover the BIOS if an update fails. Remove the jumper from all external peripherals. 2. Leave the update diskette in the ...recovery process will not see Figure 28). 3. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will interrupt the BIOS update; Listen to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will begin to show activity. On the jumper block, ...
... are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 7. If recovery fails, return to recover the BIOS if an update fails. Remove the jumper from all external peripherals. 2. Leave the update diskette in the ...recovery process will not see Figure 28). 3. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will interrupt the BIOS update; Listen to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will begin to show activity. On the jumper block, ...
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... below for Hard Drive Backup Procedures. • Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be restored from software-based attacks. System integrators, owners, and end users must be ... Trusted Platform Module Ownership/contents may restore access to be lost. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be recovered and may be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to encrypted data. If TPM ownership is cleared, ...
... below for Hard Drive Backup Procedures. • Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be restored from software-based attacks. System integrators, owners, and end users must be ... Trusted Platform Module Ownership/contents may restore access to be lost. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be recovered and may be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to encrypted data. If TPM ownership is cleared, ...