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Table of Content GA-8I915ME Series 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 ...G.E.A.R 17 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List 17 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 20 1-7 Connectors Introduction 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 The Main Menu ...34 (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 38 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 44...
Table of Content GA-8I915ME Series 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 ...G.E.A.R 17 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List 17 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 20 1-7 Connectors Introduction 21 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 The Main Menu ...34 (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 38 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-4 Power Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 44...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-1-5 Jack-Sensing Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix ...55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-1-5 Jack-Sensing Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix ...55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6-
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GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout IT8712F CI KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT GA-8I915ME ATX SYS_FAN FDD VGA LGA775 R_USB LAN USB F_AUDIO AUDIO1 SUR_CEN PCIE_16 Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G DIMM1 DIMM2 IDE RTL8100C RTL8110S PCI1 GEAR ICH6 -C -G -GL -GV PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_IO BUZZER F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT COM2 WOL CLR_CMOS BIOS SATA2 SATA0 BIOS_WP PWR_LED CD_IN AUX_IN F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout IT8712F CI KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN COM1 LPT GA-8I915ME ATX SYS_FAN FDD VGA LGA775 R_USB LAN USB F_AUDIO AUDIO1 SUR_CEN PCIE_16 Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G DIMM1 DIMM2 IDE RTL8100C RTL8110S PCI1 GEAR ICH6 -C -G -GL -GV PCI2 CODEC SPDIF_IO BUZZER F_USB1 F_USB2 BAT COM2 WOL CLR_CMOS BIOS SATA2 SATA0 BIOS_WP PWR_LED CD_IN AUX_IN F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
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... Intel 910GL Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. RTL8100C RTL8110S RJ45 Intel ICH6 DDR400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA IT 8712F Floppy LPT Port COM Ports AC97 Link AC97 CODEC 8 USB... Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
... Intel 910GL Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. RTL8100C RTL8110S RJ45 Intel ICH6 DDR400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA IT 8712F Floppy LPT Port COM Ports AC97 Link AC97 CODEC 8 USB... Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
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... Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI... Express x4 mode. For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915ME-C(910GL chipset) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. (Note 3) Please refer to 33MHz and compatible with ...
... Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI... Express x4 mode. For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915ME-C(910GL chipset) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. (Note 3) Please refer to 33MHz and compatible with ...
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...: 1. Please make sure that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology and has it into its original position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of the CPU may occur. 5. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 -
...: 1. Please make sure that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology and has it into its original position. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of the CPU may occur. 5. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 -
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... that the memory used can be installed in one direction. A memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in only one direction... Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 -
... that the memory used can be installed in one direction. A memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only in only one direction... Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 -
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... use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets...
... use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets...
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...when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. ...align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Install related driver from the computer...
...when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. ...align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Install related driver from the computer...
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... Connector, Controlled by ICH6) Serial ATA can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide...
... Connector, Controlled by ICH6) Serial ATA can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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... to erase CMOS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Hardware Installation English 20) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect) 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Write Protect 21) BAT(Battery) If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the...
... to erase CMOS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Hardware Installation English 20) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect) 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Write Protect 21) BAT(Battery) If you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the...
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... Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. BIOS Setup Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". You can be reset to a disk in the CMOS...
... Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. BIOS Setup Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". You can be reset to a disk in the CMOS...
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... differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all...search the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or ...
... differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all...search the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or ...
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It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password.
It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password.
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...information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or maximum allowed in . to Dec. The time is 13:00:00. is calculated base on the 24-hour.... For example, 1 p.m. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:...
...information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or maximum allowed in . to Dec. The time is 13:00:00. is calculated base on the 24-hour.... For example, 1 p.m. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:...
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...systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for any error that has been installed in the computer. The value of the BIOS. No Errors The system boot will stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not... value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for a disk error; This is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1....
...systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for any error that has been installed in the computer. The value of the BIOS. No Errors The system boot will stop for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not... value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for a disk error; This is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1....
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... Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up , or to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit... entered at the prompt. (Note3) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 -
... Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up , or to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit... entered at the prompt. (Note3) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 -
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...) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. BIOS item will display "PEG". (Note3) This item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables...
...) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. BIOS item will display "PEG". (Note3) This item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables...
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... Set to PATA mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will be simulated to ". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 -
... Set to PATA mode. SATA Port 0/2 Set to This value will be simulated to ". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. BIOS will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 -