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... damage to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are...
... damage to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are...
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... 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management ...Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26 Wake...
... 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management ...Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26 Wake...
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... a PCI Express 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 the Front Panel ... 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...
... a PCI Express 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 the Front Panel ... 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...
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... Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. ... 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 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements ...
... Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. ... 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 BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements ...
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...-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Interrupts ...72 16. Desktop Boards... 7. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. DMA Channels ...71 15. EMC Regulations...79 20. Product Certification Markings 80 viii System Memory Map...71 14. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1.
...-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Interrupts ...72 16. Desktop Boards... 7. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. DMA Channels ...71 15. EMC Regulations...79 20. Product Certification Markings 80 viii System Memory Map...71 14. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1.
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... (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 BIOS ...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
... (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 BIOS ...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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... 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 configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers...
... 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 configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers...
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... (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...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...
... (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...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...
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... 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 ... data structure. 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 • ...utilizing 256 Mb technology ⎯ Up to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop boards D915GAV...
... 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 ... data structure. 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 • ...utilizing 256 Mb technology ⎯ Up to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop boards D915GAV...
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... is operating. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to USB 1.1 operation. LAN activity is not established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states...
... is operating. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to USB 1.1 operation. LAN activity is not established. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states...
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...such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 2. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯... Hub. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The...
...such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 2. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯... Hub. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The...
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... supervisor password is set , 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 the location of ACPI with the following restrictions: • The... password and a user password can be set , you can boot the computer. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for a password. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be accessed and who can be connected to RAM ...
... supervisor password is set , 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 the location of ACPI with the following restrictions: • The... password and a user password can be set , you can boot the computer. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for a password. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that can be accessed and who can be connected to RAM ...
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... supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. If the standby current necessary 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. Fan Connectors The... a self-controlled chassis 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. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have a 4-pin processor fan header. It is attached...
... supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. If the standby current necessary 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. Fan Connectors The... a self-controlled chassis 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. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have a 4-pin processor fan header. It is attached...
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...; Set up flexible 6-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 this chapter. Perform the...
...; Set up flexible 6-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 this chapter. Perform the...
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... board configurations to clear passwords. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and...
... board configurations to clear passwords. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and...
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... computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med...
... computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of three years. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an incorrect type. Replace the battery with 3.3 VSB applied. Bortskaffelse af brugte batterier bør foregå i overensstemmelse med...
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... Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Download the file to a diskette. This step is...
... Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to update the BIOS by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Download the file to a diskette. This step is...
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... 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 a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the...
... 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 a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the...
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... all external peripherals. 2. Drive A activity will begin again followed by listening to show activity. Remove the computer cover and continue with the BIOS update. 61 Turn on the computer and continue with the following steps explain how to set normal mode for Setup. 1 3 4. Turn off... power cord. 9. If recovery is successful, turn on the computer, and allow it to step 1 and repeat the recovery process. 8. BIOS Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything on the screen during this procedure. You will take a few minutes. 6. The recovery process will not see ...
... all external peripherals. 2. Drive A activity will begin again followed by listening to show activity. Remove the computer cover and continue with the BIOS update. 61 Turn on the computer and continue with the following steps explain how to set normal mode for Setup. 1 3 4. Turn off... power cord. 9. If recovery is successful, turn on the computer, and allow it to step 1 and repeat the recovery process. 8. BIOS Recovering the BIOS It is unlikely that anything on the screen during this procedure. You will take a few minutes. 6. The recovery process will not see ...
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...8226; Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow for migratability. If TPM ownership is cleared, either intentionally or ...plain-text form. System integrators, owners, and end users must be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow migratable keys to be lost. No password recovery is available. All...; Microsoft Internet Explorer* 5.5 or later • Adobe* Acrobat* 5.0 or later (included on Intel Express Installer CD) Warning of Potential Data Loss CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions prior to Trusted ...
...8226; Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow for migratability. If TPM ownership is cleared, either intentionally or ...plain-text form. System integrators, owners, and end users must be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow migratable keys to be lost. No password recovery is available. All...; Microsoft Internet Explorer* 5.5 or later • Adobe* Acrobat* 5.0 or later (included on Intel Express Installer CD) Warning of Potential Data Loss CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions prior to Trusted ...