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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 Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 ... 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...
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 Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 ... 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...
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Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Location of the PCI Bus...and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 9. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Internal Headers ...44 23. Removing the Battery ...58 vii 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 ...
Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Location of the PCI Bus...and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 9. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Internal Headers ...44 23. Removing the Battery ...58 vii 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 ...
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.... DMA Channels ...71 15. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. System Memory Map...71 14. BIOS Error Messages...74 18...
.... DMA Channels ...71 15. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. System Memory Map...71 14. BIOS Error Messages...74 18...
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... Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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...
... Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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...
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... One serial port • PS/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... (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
... One serial port • PS/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... (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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... list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or...
... list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or...
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...memory. 24 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have two chassis fan headers. Suspend to identify controlled chassis fan headers. If the standby current necessary to any controlled chassis fan header. NOTE Not all chassis fan headers on the system temperature. 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. System fan noise may lose...
...memory. 24 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have two chassis fan headers. Suspend to identify controlled chassis fan headers. If the standby current necessary to any controlled chassis fan header. NOTE Not all chassis fan headers on the system temperature. 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. System fan noise may lose...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in both Channel A and Channel B. Desktop boards D915GEV and...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in both Channel A and Channel B. Desktop boards D915GEV and...
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To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17.
To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17.
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...multiple identical systems.) 4. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The BIOS file is required. This ...to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update...
...multiple identical systems.) 4. Follow the instructions provided in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. The BIOS file is required. This ...to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update...
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... BIOS update 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click ... BIOS in drive A. Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function. 1. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you to remove the diskette and to reboot the...
... BIOS update 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click ... BIOS in drive A. Do not interrupt the process or the system may not function. 1. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you to remove the diskette and to reboot the...
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...; Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By...
...; Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By...
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... Error Keyboard interface test failed. continued 74 A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive. Checking NVRAM..... Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Slave Drive - Run Setup to protected mode during the POST, the BIOS displays an...
... Error Keyboard interface test failed. continued 74 A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive. Checking NVRAM..... Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Slave Drive - Run Setup to protected mode during the POST, the BIOS displays an...