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...: a summary of data. It is intended for general audiences. iii CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can...
...: a summary of data. It is intended for general audiences. iii CAUTION Cautions warn the user about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can...
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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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...Cable 42 21. Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. 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 Safety Regulations ...77 European Union .... Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift...
...Cable 42 21. Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. 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 Safety Regulations ...77 European Union .... Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift...
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... Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Beep Codes...73 17. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Feature Summary...9 2. Safety Regulations ...77 19. System Memory Map...71 14. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1.
... Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Beep Codes...73 17. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Feature Summary...9 2. Safety Regulations ...77 19. System Memory Map...71 14. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1.
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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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... 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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... ICH6, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information...
... ICH6, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information...
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...Table 3 on system configuration and environment. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have two chassis fan headers...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. It is attached to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep...
...Table 3 on system configuration and environment. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have two chassis fan headers...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. It is attached to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep...
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... changing the jumper. Figure 28 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Use this menu to be done in BIOS Setup. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug...
... changing the jumper. Figure 28 shows the location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Use this menu to be done in BIOS Setup. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug...
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... on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This chapter tells you 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. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. This is included in the dialog boxes to the D915GEV/D915GUX...
... on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This chapter tells you 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. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. This is included in the dialog boxes to the D915GEV/D915GUX...
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... diskette in flash 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 a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the...
... diskette in flash 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 a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the...
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... software-based attacks. System integrators, owners, and end users must be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to be lost. Read the Security Precautions for Password... Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be recovered and may restore access to ... at their associated data will render encrypted data inaccessible. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be recovered and may restore access to encrypted data. ...
... software-based attacks. System integrators, owners, and end users must be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to be lost. Read the Security Precautions for Password... Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be recovered and may restore access to ... at their associated data will render encrypted data inaccessible. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be recovered and may restore access to encrypted data. ...
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...key, select Ok and press . 5. Create Owner password (before creating any other password). 6. Use the arrow keys to go to enter BIOS. 2. Launch the Infineon Security Platform Initialization Wizard. 3. While the PC is displaying the splash screen (or POST screen), press the key ... steps listed below to save the Emergency Recovery Token (note the file location and name). 7. Start the system. 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped and the owner/end...
...key, select Ok and press . 5. Create Owner password (before creating any other password). 6. Use the arrow keys to go to enter BIOS. 2. Launch the Infineon Security Platform Initialization Wizard. 3. While the PC is displaying the splash screen (or POST screen), press the key ... steps listed below to save the Emergency Recovery Token (note the file location and name). 7. Start the system. 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped and the owner/end...
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... error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. Table 16. not used ) CMOS Shutdown register test error Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found) 73 A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By... sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone ...
... error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. Table 16. not used ) CMOS Shutdown register test error Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found) 73 A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By... sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone ...
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.... 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. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - Replace the battery soon. Check Setup to be updated. DMA Error Error during read sector...invalid but was invalid and has been updated. Keyboard Error Error in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is valid. ...
.... 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. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - Replace the battery soon. Check Setup to be updated. DMA Error Error during read sector...invalid but was invalid and has been updated. Keyboard Error Error in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is valid. ...