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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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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- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-1-5 Jack-Sensing Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 -
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Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. 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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. 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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
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...Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - 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-GL. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI...
...Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - 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-GL. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI...
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... 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to PCI Express x4 mode. 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...
... 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to PCI Express x4 mode. 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...
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... content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a... CPU socket. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: ...
... content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in a... CPU socket. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following platform components: ...
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... 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 one direction. 2. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard...
... 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 one direction. 2. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard...
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English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR ... Bus will add double. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. 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 ...
English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR ... Bus will add double. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. 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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Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to the ... following the steps outlined below: 1. slot when you try to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated...
Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to the ... following the steps outlined below: 1. slot when you try to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated...
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... the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. 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...
... the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. 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...
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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 its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No.
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 its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short :Clear CMOS GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No.
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... batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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...
... batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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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...utility that describes the appropriate keys to activate certain system features. Quit and not save the current BIOS to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only ...-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric...
...utility that describes the appropriate keys to activate certain system features. Quit and not save the current BIOS to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only ...-line description of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and return to Main Menu Increase the numeric...
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...Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. ...indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept...
...Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. ...indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept...
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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. 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. BIOS Setup
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. 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. BIOS Setup
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...month) 1999 to select this information. The time is display only Month The month, Jan. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default.... Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select...
...month) 1999 to select this information. The time is display only Month The month, Jan. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default.... Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select...
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... it will not stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of the BIOS. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you All Errors will... boot will not stop for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive B Both Drive A is determined by POST (Power On ...
... it will not stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of the BIOS. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you All Errors will... boot will not stop for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive B Both Drive A is determined by POST (Power On ...
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...HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to exit this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-ZIP ...First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. 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 # ...
...HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to exit this function. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-ZIP ...First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. 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 # ...
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... show up when you want Multi-Display supports, please select "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 x16 mode; Please refer to GEAR. G.E.A.R supporting transfer... up to PCI Express x4 mode; BIOS Setup On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set On-chip...
... show up when you want Multi-Display supports, please select "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 x16 mode; Please refer to GEAR. G.E.A.R supporting transfer... up to PCI Express x4 mode; BIOS Setup On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 1MB Set On-chip...
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...to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA...Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to PATA mode. 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.
...to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to Ch. 0 Master/Slave. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA...Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to PATA mode. 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.