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GA-8I915G-MF GA-8I915GM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2204 12ME-8I915GMF-2204 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-8I915G-MF GA-8I915GM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2204 12ME-8I915GMF-2204 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Table of Content GA-8I915G-MF Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
Table of Content GA-8I915G-MF Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
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GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LGA775 SYS_FAN IR ATX VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 PCIE_16 RTL8110S RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB GA-8I915G-MF DDR1 DDR2 Intel 915G IDE FDD DDR3 DDR4 PCI1 PCI2 ICH6 TSB43AB23 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 CLR_CMOS BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GM. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LGA775 SYS_FAN IR ATX VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 PCIE_16 RTL8110S RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB GA-8I915G-MF DDR1 DDR2 Intel 915G IDE FDD DDR3 DDR4 PCI1 PCI2 ICH6 TSB43AB23 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 CLR_CMOS BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GM. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
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.../Mouse 3 IEEE1394 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
.../Mouse 3 IEEE1394 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
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...Out) ; For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GM. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection CD In ...ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915G-MF. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Supports the latest Intel...
...Out) ; For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915GM. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection CD In ...ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-8I915G-MF. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Supports the latest Intel...
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... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: - Please make sure that...
... specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: - Please make sure that...
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... direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. A memory module can be inserted only in one direction. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. Notch DDR 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with...
... direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. A memory module can be inserted only in one direction. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. Notch DDR 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with...
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Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is installed. 2. English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 If you want to...
Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is installed. 2. English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 If you want to...
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GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts ...
GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts ...
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... devices. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS or device(s) vendors. can be connected to this connector. Only for GA-8I915GM. - 17 - USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller,...driver upgrade. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to VGA port. LAN Port ...
... devices. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS or device(s) vendors. can be connected to this connector. Only for GA-8I915GM. - 17 - USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller,...driver upgrade. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to MIC In jack. Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to VGA port. LAN Port ...
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You can use audio software to this connector. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 2 14 4 1 5 10 6 17 16 11 7 9 8 15 13 ...) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 5) FDD 14) IR 6) IDE 15) COMA / COMB 7) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915G-MF. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
You can use audio software to this connector. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 2 14 4 1 5 10 6 17 16 11 7 9 8 15 13 ...) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 5) FDD 14) IR 6) IDE 15) COMA / COMB 7) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915G-MF. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
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... connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - Please connect the red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. The black connector wire is used to connect the...
... connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - Please connect the red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. The black connector wire is used to connect the...
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... 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 22 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker...
... 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 22 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK- English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker...
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... supported by rear USB ports. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 Power 9 1 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 10 2 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 24 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Check the pin...
... supported by rear USB ports. Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 Power 9 1 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 10 2 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 24 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Check the pin...
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Pin No. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915G-MF. - 25 - Hardware Installation Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR. Please contact your local dealer. 2 16 1 15 F2_1394 2 10 1 9 F1_1394 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
Pin No. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915G-MF. - 25 - Hardware Installation Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR. Please contact your local dealer. 2 16 1 15 F2_1394 2 10 1 9 F1_1394 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...
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... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. English 15) COMA/COMB...
... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 26 - Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. English 15) COMA/COMB...
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... Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to Setup. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page...
... Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to Setup. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page...
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to Sat. Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for automatic device detection. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 127M 128M 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) 1999 to select this information. ...
to Sat. Through Dec. For example, 1 p.m. IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Enter the appropriate option based on this option for automatic device detection. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 127M 128M 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month) 1999 to select this information. ...
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... Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. CDROM Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Disabled Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Use < > or < > to select...
... Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. CDROM Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Disabled Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Use < > or < > to select...