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... Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. It is 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...
... Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. It is 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...
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... 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 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 You Begin ...27 Installation Precautions ...28 Installation Instructions...28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility...
... 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 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 You Begin ...27 Installation Precautions ...28 Installation Instructions...28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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... (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 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...
... (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 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...
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... of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Location of...
... of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Location of...
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...://support.intel.com/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 and D915GEV: • Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector...
...://support.intel.com/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 and D915GEV: • Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector...
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.../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 Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control...
.../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 Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control...
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... Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (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 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 PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connector...
... Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (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 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 PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connector...
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... connects to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in Chapter 2 16 The supported processors list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located...
... connects to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in Chapter 2 16 The supported processors list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located...
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...: • 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 subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6...
...: • 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 subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6...
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... diskette drive • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional LAN, with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains 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...
... diskette drive • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional LAN, with status indicator LEDs • Programmable transit threshold • Configurable EEPROM that contains 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...
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... BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 2. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel...
... BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 2. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel...
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...; Wake from USB ⎯ Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ⎯ PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the chassis intrusion header. If only the supervisor password is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. If only the supervisor password is set for the BIOS Setup and for viewing and changing depending on the desktop board. The use of Setup gives the user restricted access...
...; Wake from USB ⎯ Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse ⎯ PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of the chassis intrusion header. If only the supervisor password is set , you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. If only the supervisor password is set for the BIOS Setup and for viewing and changing depending on the desktop board. The use of Setup gives the user restricted access...
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... (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Refer to Table 3 on page 50 for the location of the fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on page 13 to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at full speed. Failure...
... (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Refer to Table 3 on page 50 for the location of the fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on page 13 to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at full speed. Failure...
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... menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for correct operation 25 Figure 4. Location of Resume on the front panel, the sleep state is standby power to -RAM) sleep state. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to the system. The desktop board's standby power...
... menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for correct operation 25 Figure 4. Location of Resume on the front panel, the sleep state is standby power to -RAM) sleep state. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to the system. The desktop board's standby power...
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... 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 • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems...
... 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 • Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can continue to a metal part of the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems...
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... yellow front panel audio header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution Figure 22, E on pins 5-6 (rear R channel). 6. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on pins 9-10 (rear L channel). 7. Locate the yellow front panel audio header. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable. 6. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the front panel audio cable. 5. Install a jumper on page 27. 2. Replace the cover...
... yellow front panel audio header. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution Figure 22, E on pins 5-6 (rear R channel). 6. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on pins 9-10 (rear L channel). 7. Locate the yellow front panel audio header. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable. 6. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the front panel audio cable. 5. Install a jumper on page 27. 2. Replace the cover...
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... jumper settings for booting. 1 3 1 3 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Figure 28 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 52 Table 12. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Use this menu to be done in the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. 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...
... jumper settings for booting. 1 3 1 3 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Figure 28 shows the location of a failed BIOS update. 52 Table 12. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Use this menu to be done in the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. 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...
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.... Remove the computer cover. 4. Use the arrow keys to normal mode. 1. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to boot. 7. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below . 1 3 13. Observe the precautions in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to select Clear Passwords. Turn off the computer. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Press and Setup displays...
.... Remove the computer cover. 4. Use the arrow keys to normal mode. 1. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on the computer, and allow it to boot. 7. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on pins 1-2 as shown below . 1 3 13. Observe the precautions in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to select Clear Passwords. Turn off the computer. Setup displays the Maintenance menu. 8. Press and Setup displays...
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... key files. Create and document the password to create the archive and restoration key files. 18. Recovery Procedures How to Recover from Hard Disk Failure Restore the latest hard drive image from the program menu. 15. Launch the Infineon Security Platform User Initialization Wizard. 10. Upon completing the configuration of the Key Transfer Manager, it could be used and should be configured. Trusted Platform Module done, the removable...
... key files. Create and document the password to create the archive and restoration key files. 18. Recovery Procedures How to Recover from Hard Disk Failure Restore the latest hard drive image from the program menu. 15. Launch the Infineon Security Platform User Initialization Wizard. 10. Upon completing the configuration of the Key Transfer Manager, it could be used and should be configured. Trusted Platform Module done, the removable...
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... Sec Slave Drive - CMOS memory may be losing power. DMA Error Error during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. The system must be updated. Pri Master HDD Error Pri Slave HDD Error Sec Master HDD Error Sec Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. NVRAM was unable to be unlocked to continue to access hard disk controller. Run Setup to access diskette drive controller. CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS values are invalid. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV...
... Sec Slave Drive - CMOS memory may be losing power. DMA Error Error during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. The system must be updated. Pri Master HDD Error Pri Slave HDD Error Sec Master HDD Error Sec Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. NVRAM was unable to be unlocked to continue to access hard disk controller. Run Setup to access diskette drive controller. CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS values are invalid. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV...