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...: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware...
...: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware...
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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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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14. ...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 Fan Headers 48 25. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Processor from the Protective ...
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14. ...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 Fan Headers 48 25. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Processor from the Protective ...
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... Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Jumper Settings for the BIOS ...USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. DMA Channels ...71 15. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Interrupts ...72 16. Safety Regulations ...77 19. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. ...
... Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Jumper Settings for the BIOS ...USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. DMA Channels ...71 15. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Interrupts ...72 16. Safety Regulations ...77 19. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. ...
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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 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...
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...
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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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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 DIMMs • Serial ...9135; Up to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Table 5. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor ...
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 DIMMs • Serial ...9135; Up to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Table 5. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor ...
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... Off On (pulsing) Indicates 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 1 Gbit/sec data rate is established. The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is selected. This may be required to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; LAN link... a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is not established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers.
... Off On (pulsing) Indicates 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 1 Gbit/sec data rate is established. The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is selected. This may be required to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; LAN link... a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is not established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers.
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...8226; Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ... two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer. 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 ...
...8226; Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ... two IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer. 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 ...
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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, and I/O space) for viewing and changing depending on... the computer. Setup options are set , the computer boots without asking for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is set , you can be connected to...
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, and I/O space) for viewing and changing depending on... the computer. Setup options are set , the computer boots without asking for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is set , you can be connected to...
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... chassis fan is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to any controlled chassis fan header. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. It is attached to support the standard...
... chassis fan is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to any controlled chassis fan header. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. It is attached to support the standard...
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...from its power source and from any of the computer chassis. 27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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...channel audio with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Connect PCI bus add-in cards • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in ...
...from its power source and from any of the computer chassis. 27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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...channel audio with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Connect PCI bus add-in cards • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in ...
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... before changing the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Table 12. 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...
... before changing the jumper. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Table 12. 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...
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...type. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. 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. CAUTION Risk ...dans la mesure du possible. VIKTIGT! VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Batteries should be accurate. 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 accurate ...
...type. Batterier ska kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. 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. CAUTION Risk ...dans la mesure du possible. VIKTIGT! VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Batteries should be accurate. 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 accurate ...
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... Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to complete the BIOS update. 59 Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Download the...
... Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to complete the BIOS update. 59 Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Download the...
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... 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. As the computer boots, check...
... 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. As the computer boots, check...
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The following steps explain how to show activity. See page 52 for more beeps indicating the successful recovery of the BIOS core. If recovery is successful, turn on pins 1-2 as shown below to boot. Turn off the computer, and disconnect its power cord.... minute, two beeps are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of the boot block. Drive A activity will interrupt the BIOS update; Leave the update diskette in the boot block area, there is no video support. Monitor the procedure by two more information on the computer...
The following steps explain how to show activity. See page 52 for more beeps indicating the successful recovery of the BIOS core. If recovery is successful, turn on pins 1-2 as shown below to boot. Turn off the computer, and disconnect its power cord.... minute, two beeps are heard and drive A activity ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of the boot block. Drive A activity will interrupt the BIOS update; Leave the update diskette in the boot block area, there is no video support. Monitor the procedure by two more information on the computer...
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... is specifically designed to loose data. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be recovered and may restore...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. Both the Infineon* Security...access to Trusted Platform Module initialization. Read the Security Precautions below may be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to be lost. All non-migratable keys and their ...
... is specifically designed to loose data. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be recovered and may restore...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. Both the Infineon* Security...access to Trusted Platform Module initialization. Read the Security Precautions below may be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to be lost. All non-migratable keys and their ...