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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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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. 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 -
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Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Block Diagram PCI-ECLK VGA (100MHz) PCI Express x16 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bsu TSB43AB23 RTL8110S RTL8100C RJ45 2 PCI .../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. Block Diagram PCI-ECLK VGA (100MHz) PCI Express x16 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI-ECLK(100MHz) PCI Express x1 Bus PCI Bsu TSB43AB23 RTL8110S RTL8100C RJ45 2 PCI .../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 -
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Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Only for GA-8I915GM. MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out ... 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; 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 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control ... and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Only for GA-8I915GM. MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;Side Speaker Out ... 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; 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 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control ... and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Only for GA-8I915G-MF.
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... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will...
... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will...
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... memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. 3. It is recommended that they can only fit in one direction. Close the plastic clip at both edges...
... memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. 3. It is recommended that they can only fit in one direction. Close the plastic clip at both edges...
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English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module ... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - 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 install two memory modules...
English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module ... DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - 15 - 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 install two memory modules...
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... contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from the...
... contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 16 - Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from the...
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...speaker...etc. For more information please contact your device has digital output function. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for GA-8I915G-MF. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ...Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to VGA port. can be connected to this connector. Hardware Installation Only for GA-8I915GM. - 17 - SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS or device(s) vendors. VGA Port Monitor can be...
...speaker...etc. For more information please contact your device has digital output function. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for GA-8I915G-MF. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ...Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to VGA port. can be connected to this connector. Hardware Installation Only for GA-8I915GM. - 17 - SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your OS or device(s) vendors. VGA Port Monitor can be...
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...) 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. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
...) 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. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.
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... red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The types of the cable connects to connect the FDD...
... red power connector wire to prevent system overheating and failure. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The types of the cable connects to connect the FDD...
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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 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 2 20 1 19 NCRES+ RES- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK-
... 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 - SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 2 20 1 19 NCRES+ RES- Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power Switch Speaker Connector SPEAK-
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... work or even damage it. 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 - Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD -R 12) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector.
... work or even damage it. 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 - Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD -R 12) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector.
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Hardware Installation For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915G-MF. - 25 - 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 10 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND Pin ...
Hardware Installation For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915G-MF. - 25 - 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 10 Definition TPA2+ TPA2GND GND TPB2+ TPB2No Pin Power Power GND Pin ...
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... A/BNRI A/BNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 26 -
... A/BNRI A/BNo Pin 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 26 -
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... as figure below) will appear on the screen. Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual...
... as figure below) will appear on the screen. Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 30 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual...
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... for faster system start up. The time is , , , . IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Jan. Through Dec. is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . You can manually input the...
... for faster system start up. The time is , , , . IDE Channel 0 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Jan. Through Dec. is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . You can manually input the...
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... F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up , or to exit this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. USB-HDD Select your boot device...
... F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up , or to exit this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. USB-HDD Select your boot device...