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GA-8I915G-MFD Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2103 12ME-8I915GMFD-2103 This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment !
GA-8I915G-MFD Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2103 12ME-8I915GMFD-2103 This product must not be disposed of with your other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment !
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Table of Contents GA-8I915G-MFD 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 12 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents GA-8I915G-MFD 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 12 1-3-2 ...
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GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I SYS_FAN CPU_FAN IT8712 IR ATX LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX_12V LGA775 GA-8I915G-MFD DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8110S CODEC AZALIA_FP Intel 915G PCIE_1 COMA COMB PCIE_16 PCI1 FDD S_ATA3 BAT PCI2 ICH6 TSB43AB23 CLR_CMOS S_ATA0 S_ATA2 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 BIOS F_PANEL CD_IN S_ATA1 PWR_LED - 6 -
GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I SYS_FAN CPU_FAN IT8712 IR ATX LPT LAN VGA R_USB ATX_12V LGA775 GA-8I915G-MFD DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8110S CODEC AZALIA_FP Intel 915G PCIE_1 COMA COMB PCIE_16 PCI1 FDD S_ATA3 BAT PCI2 ICH6 TSB43AB23 CLR_CMOS S_ATA0 S_ATA2 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 BIOS F_PANEL CD_IN S_ATA1 PWR_LED - 6 -
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...electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage due to use of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in ... to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...
...electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Damage due to use of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in ... to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...
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..., a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode 1 VGA port, onboard COMA/COMB...
..., a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode 1 VGA port, onboard COMA/COMB...
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... please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket. Fig....has it into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket ...
... please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology - Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU socket. Fig....has it into position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket ...
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...is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the pin hole on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU as the picture, the installation is to... direction of arrow sign on the surface of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin...
...is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the pin hole on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU as the picture, the installation is to... direction of arrow sign on the surface of the installed CPU. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin...
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Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in ...slot. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket....
Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in ...slot. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket....
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... expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws...
... expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws...
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... / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 8) F_PANEL 9) PWR_LED 10) AZALIA_FP 11) CD_IN 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 14) IR 15) COMA 16) COMB 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BAT GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 18 -
... / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 8) F_PANEL 9) PWR_LED 10) AZALIA_FP 11) CD_IN 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 14) IR 15) COMA 16) COMB 17) CLR_CMOS 18) BAT GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 18 -
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... be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Definition 12 24 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(...! If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; It is not connected, the system will not start .
... be used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Definition 12 24 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(...! If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; It is not connected, the system will not start .
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... remember to connect the power to the cooler to the FDD drive. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
... remember to connect the power to the cooler to the FDD drive. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
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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-MFD Motherboard - 22 - HDHD+ IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/...
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-MFD Motherboard - 22 - HDHD+ IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/...
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... USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 24 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. 1 1 2 3 4 Definition CD-L GND...
... USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 24 - English 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. 1 1 2 3 4 Definition CD-L GND...
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... this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to...
... this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to...
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...select item Select Item Main Menu - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup When the power is displayed at ...Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to use and the possible selections for the first time, it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP ...
...select item Select Item Main Menu - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup When the power is displayed at ...Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to use and the possible selections for the first time, it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to activate certain system features. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP ...
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... Menu (as usual. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 30 -
... Menu (as usual. English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F5) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 30 -
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..., 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Change the day, month, year Sun. to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The time is 13:00:00. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 32 -
..., 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Change the day, month, year Sun. to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The time is 13:00:00. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 32 -
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...But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. This is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop for a disk error; ...amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; Halt on the motherboard. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. it will stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive A & B...
...But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all other errors. This is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop for a disk error; ...amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; Halt on the motherboard. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. it will stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive A & B...