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...harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits ...to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by calling 1-800-548-4725. Except as errata which the receiver is present on request. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are available on the board, the following two conditions: (1) this device...
...harmful interference in this equipment does cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits ...to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by calling 1-800-548-4725. Except as errata which the receiver is present on request. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are available on the board, the following two conditions: (1) this device...
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... important information. It is intended for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of data.
... important information. It is intended for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of data.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 ... (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...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 ... (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...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and ... x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable...42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting... 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...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and ... x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable...42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting... 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...
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...35 14. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Connecting... 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Back...
...35 14. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Connecting... 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Back...
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...Connector LEDs 21 9. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Interrupts ...72 16. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Boards ...Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Beep Codes...73 17. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Front Panel...
...Connector LEDs 21 9. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Interrupts ...72 16. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Boards ...Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Beep Codes...73 17. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Front Panel...
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Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities • ATX (12.00" 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 memory being...3 GB. 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: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media ...
Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities • ATX (12.00" 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 memory being...3 GB. 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: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media ...
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...ATA (SATA) channels, via the ICH6, one device per channel • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive interface • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI ...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
...ATA (SATA) channels, via the ICH6, one device per channel • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • One diskette drive interface • One parallel port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI ...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
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Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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...
Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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...
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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. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 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.
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. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 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 ...
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 ...
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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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...: 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...
...: 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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... processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in damage to the desktop...
... processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in damage to the desktop...
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...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 and D915GAG support: • Four 184-... 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-registered single or ...
...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 and D915GAG support: • Four 184-... 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-registered single or ...
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...available memory addresses above 3 GB. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or... 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 ...Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
...available memory addresses above 3 GB. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or... 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 ...Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
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...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 D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio ...Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 in Chapter 2 • The location of audio ...
...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 D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio ...Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 in Chapter 2 • The location of audio ...
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... and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 OM17386 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the...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 ...
... and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 OM17386 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the...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 ...
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...automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add...ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. 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 ...
...automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add...ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. 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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...; Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. The processor and chassis fan speed control... features can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. The overall system noise reduction ...
...; Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. The processor and chassis fan speed control... features can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. The overall system noise reduction ...