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GA-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1202 12ME-I915GVMF-1202 * 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-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1202 12ME-I915GVMF-1202 * 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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Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004 Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004
Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004 Motherboard GA-8I915GV-MF/ GA-8I915GVM Nov. 24, 2004
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Table of Content GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM 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 ...
Table of Content GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM 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 ...
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Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IR ATX GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM DDR1 DDR2 VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V LGA775 USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8110S RTL8100C Intel 915GV PCI1 DDR3 DDR4 IDE FDD BAT CLR_CMOS CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB PCI2 TSB43AB23 ICH6 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0 BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 6 -
Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard Layout IT8712 KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IR ATX GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM DDR1 DDR2 VGA LPT R_USB ATX_12V LGA775 USB LAN AZALIA_FP AUDIO1 AUDIO2 RTL8110S RTL8100C Intel 915GV PCI1 DDR3 DDR4 IDE FDD BAT CLR_CMOS CD_IN CODEC PCIE_1 COMA COMB PCI2 TSB43AB23 ICH6 F2_1394 F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 SATA0 BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 6 -
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.../2 KB/Mouse Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
.../2 KB/Mouse Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915GVM. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
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Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting ...) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; MIC ; Only for GA-8I915GVM. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Supports the latest Intel®...
Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 10 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 Serial ATA connections 1 parallel port supporting ...) 1 RJ 45 port ALC880 CODEC High Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; MIC ; Only for GA-8I915GVM. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Supports the latest Intel®...
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... the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into...
... the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into...
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... inserted only in only one direction. Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module.
... inserted only in only one direction. Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module.
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...Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. The following explanations due to work. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. One/three DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only...the limitation of Memory Bus will operate when two memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will double. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR ...
...Technology will operate only when those modules have the same memory size and type. The following explanations due to work. English GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM supports the Dual Channel Technology. One/three DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only...the limitation of Memory Bus will operate when two memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will double. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR ...
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Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to secure ...
Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to secure ...
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... make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. For more information please contact your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Hardware Installation The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Parallel...
... make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. For more information please contact your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Only for GA-8I915GV-MF. Hardware Installation The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Parallel...
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English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker ... / SATA2 / SATA3 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 / COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
English Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 18 - You can use audio software to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker ... / SATA2 / SATA3 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 / COMB 16) CLR_CMOS 17) BAT Only for GA-8I915GV-MF.
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... the power to the CPU fan to the FDD drive. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
... the power to the CPU fan to the FDD drive. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
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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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 22 - English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front...
... 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 22 - English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front...
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... out to work or even damage it. 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 24 -
... out to work or even damage it. 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 24 -
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... 1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 1 4 GND 5 IR TX Only for optional IR device. Hardware Installation For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Check the pin...
... 1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 1 4 GND 5 IR TX Only for optional IR device. Hardware Installation For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your nearest dealer for GA-8I915GV-MF. - 25 - Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Check the pin...
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... COM connector. 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
... COM connector. 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-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
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... the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. This action makes the system reset to Setup. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. If you can't find the...
... the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. This action makes the system reset to Setup. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. If you can't find the...
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... "Enter" to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on this to Sat. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec. Jan. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three...
... "Enter" to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on this to Sat. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 32 - Through Dec. Jan. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three...
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...-HDD Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LS120 Select your boot device priority by ZIP. CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device...
...-HDD Select your boot device priority by CDROM. LS120 Select your boot device priority by ZIP. CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8I915GV-MF/GA-8I915GVM Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device...