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... 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-5-1 What is 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...
... 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-5-1 What is 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...
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Only for GA-8I915ME-C. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Host Interface PCI Express x16 Intel ... 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-GL.
Only for GA-8I915ME-C. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Host Interface PCI Express x16 Intel ... 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-GL.
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English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU GA-8I915ME Series motherboard -GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C / GA-8I915ME-G Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU Supports 800 / 533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset ...Out connection CD In / AUX In connection Supports Jack-Sensing function Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems IT8712F Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. slot (Note 3) 2 PCI slots 1...
English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU GA-8I915ME Series motherboard -GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C / GA-8I915ME-G Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU Supports 800 / 533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset ...Out connection CD In / AUX In connection Supports Jack-Sensing function Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems IT8712F Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. slot (Note 3) 2 PCI slots 1...
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... to PCI Express x4 mode. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System... example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. 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 the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the...
... to PCI Express x4 mode. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System... example, 4 GB of memory is reserved for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. 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 the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the...
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... all of the CPU socket. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position.... - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please make sure the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal...
... all of the CPU socket. CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with the processor specifications. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the upright position.... - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please make sure the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal...
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... the DIMM slot. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. It is switched off to lock ... Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Then push it ...
... the DIMM slot. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. It is switched off to lock ... Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Then push it ...
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... Channel B : DIMM2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to work. - 15 - English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules...
... Channel B : DIMM2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to work. - 15 - English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. Hardware Installation If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules...
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....) Figure 1-1. 4X AGP Card Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name GA-620 GA-622 GA-660 Plus GA-GF2560 Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte GA-GF2000 GA-GF1280 GV-GF2010D GA-GF3000D GV-GF1280-32E GV-GF1280T-32P Gigabyte Gigabyte ELSA G V-GF3200TF G V-GF3500TF-GH Gladiac Ultra ELSA... due to GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List (The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. Please view the graphics cards support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. For ...
....) Figure 1-1. 4X AGP Card Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name GA-620 GA-622 GA-660 Plus GA-GF2560 Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte GA-GF2000 GA-GF1280 GV-GF2010D GA-GF3000D GV-GF1280-32E GV-GF1280T-32P Gigabyte Gigabyte ELSA G V-GF3200TF G V-GF3500TF-GH Gladiac Ultra ELSA... due to GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List (The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. Please view the graphics cards support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. For ...
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... can use audio software to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple). GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/...to Line In jack. channel audio functioning. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. If your OS or device(s) vendors. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector...
... can use audio software to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple). GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/...to Line In jack. channel audio functioning. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. If your OS or device(s) vendors. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector...
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... wire is used to the FDD drive. The types of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - Caution...
... wire is used to the FDD drive. The types of the cable connects to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 - 23 - Caution...
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...10 9 2 GND 3 MIC_BIAS 4 POWER 2 1 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) Please make sure the pin assignments on the motherboard. If you... to use "Front Audio" connector, you are the same as the pin assignments of the F_AUDIO connector on the cable are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. To find out if the chassis you must remove the jumpers on /off. Pin...
...10 9 2 GND 3 MIC_BIAS 4 POWER 2 1 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) Please make sure the pin assignments on the motherboard. If you... to use "Front Audio" connector, you are the same as the pin assignments of the F_AUDIO connector on the cable are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. To find out if the chassis you must remove the jumpers on /off. Pin...
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... stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk error; The value of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; English Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you...
... stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk error; The value of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; English Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you...
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... if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Note3) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add...
... if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Note3) This item will detect automatically and show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add...
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..."Onboard" as default in BIOS, the onboard VGA will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode; Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.(Default value) Init Display First (Note1...PEG2". Limit CPUID Max. Set Init display first to PCI Express x16 mode; GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to Onboard. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. If you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19.
..."Onboard" as default in BIOS, the onboard VGA will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode; Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.(Default value) Init Display First (Note1...PEG2". Limit CPUID Max. Set Init display first to PCI Express x16 mode; GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to Onboard. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. If you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19.
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... the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 .../Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ...
... the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 .../Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ...
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Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled Enable this function.... value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. English USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard...
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled Enable this function.... value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. English USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard...
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For power end-user use only. for Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - Memory Frequency for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. 3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3. 4 ... Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.00. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. The option will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on "System Memory Multiplier" item. (Note...
For power end-user use only. for Wrong frequency may cause your system broken. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - Memory Frequency for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, 2.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. 3 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 3. 4 ... Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.00. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. The option will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on "System Memory Multiplier" item. (Note...
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... the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto start and show a question mark "?" Install Drivers For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Please pick the item that recommended to install all the drivers that you can press "Xpress Install" to install. After restarting your...
... the Run.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto start and show a question mark "?" Install Drivers For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Please pick the item that recommended to install all the drivers that you can press "Xpress Install" to install. After restarting your...
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... allows users to quickly download and update their system. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus ... the ideal companion with relative speed and ease. With added branded memory module information, users are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker) Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I .B. 2) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for a ...
... allows users to quickly download and update their system. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus ... the ideal companion with relative speed and ease. With added branded memory module information, users are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker) Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I .B. 2) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for a ...
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...Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is recommended that... of system memory 3. If you wish to boot from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by booting from CD-ROM. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key: Steps:...
...Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is recommended that... of system memory 3. If you wish to boot from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by booting from CD-ROM. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key: Steps:...