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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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 -
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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 -
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Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. 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...
Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. 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...
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...amount of memory is reserved for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. Hardware Installation 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 ... failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form...
...amount of memory is reserved for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. Hardware Installation 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 ... failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form...
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... OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the upright position. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Avoid twisting or bending motions...
... OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the upright position. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Avoid twisting or bending motions...
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... of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module. A memory module... you are designed so that the memory used . 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 -
... of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module. A memory module... you are designed so that the memory used . 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 -
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...are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. We'll strongly recommend our user to ... with the same color in order to use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to work. - 15 - Hardware Installation GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 If...
...are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. We'll strongly recommend our user to ... with the same color in order to use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to work. - 15 - Hardware Installation GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 If...
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... the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. slot when you try to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover...
... the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. slot when you try to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover...
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English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Pin No. 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 up...
English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Pin No. 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 up...
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Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
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... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Hardware Installation Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 31 - 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...
... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Hardware Installation Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. - 31 - 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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... possible selections for the first time, it is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu... - Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the highlighted item. The CMOS ...
... possible selections for the first time, it is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu... - Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the highlighted item. The CMOS ...
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... 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 ...which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want,...
... 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 ...which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want,...
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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 - 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 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 and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - 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 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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... Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. User can use one of sectors ...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this information. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - Jan. is , , , . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month...
... Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. User can use one of sectors ...General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is 13:00:00. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this information. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - Jan. is , , , . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month...
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...All Errors will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be prompted. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; Extended Memory The... BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. BIOS Setup Drive B is present during power up. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount of memory located ...
...All Errors will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be prompted. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; Extended Memory The... BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. BIOS Setup Drive B is present during power up. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will determine the amount of memory located ...
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... install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. 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...-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disabled this menu. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 -
... install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. 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...-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disabled this menu. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 -
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... 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 32MB. (Note1) BIOS will display "PEG2". BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect...
... 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 32MB. (Note1) BIOS will display "PEG2". BIOS Setup Limit CPUID Max. No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect...
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....0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to PATA mode. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave...
....0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to PATA mode. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave...