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...of the Heatsink 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 Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 44 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control 46 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 47 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 47 2-10 Set...
...of the Heatsink 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 Management Setup 42 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 44 2-6 PC Health Status 44 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control 46 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 47 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 47 2-10 Set...
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...; 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable) 1 front audio connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard RTL8100C chip (10/100 Mbit) Onboard Audio I/O Control Onboard RTL8110S chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot (Note 2) 1 G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard...
...; 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable) 1 front audio connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard RTL8100C chip (10/100 Mbit) Onboard Audio I/O Control Onboard RTL8110S chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 1 RJ 45 port Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot (Note 2) 1 G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard...
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... chipset) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - Hardware Installation G.E.A.R supporting transfer up to the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS...
... chipset) only supports up to 2GB memory. (Note 2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - Hardware Installation G.E.A.R supporting transfer up to the "Graphics Card Support List" for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS...
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... chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. For more updated information, please logon to this technical specification difference, it might cause AGP graphics card life-span shortens. 4. Note: 1. interface is created through PCI interface signal and voltage switching to AGP interface, 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. G.E.A.R. Please view the graphics cards support list...
... chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. For more updated information, please logon to this technical specification difference, it might cause AGP graphics card life-span shortens. 4. Note: 1. interface is created through PCI interface signal and voltage switching to AGP interface, 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. G.E.A.R. Please view the graphics cards support list...
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... to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 7) SATA0/SATA2 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6) Serial ATA can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master...
... to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 7) SATA0/SATA2 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6) Serial ATA can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master...
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...+ RES- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC Reset Switch 9) WOL (Wake On LAN) Pin No. HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Hardware Installation English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to...
...+ RES- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC Reset Switch 9) WOL (Wake On LAN) Pin No. HDHD+ HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) NC IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Hardware Installation English 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to...
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.... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use...
.... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use...
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... in . GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. Through Dec. to Sat. IDE Channel 0~2 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for the hard drive. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select...
... in . GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - IDE Channel 0 ~2 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. Through Dec. to Sat. IDE Channel 0~2 Master, Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to set the access mode for the hard drive. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select...
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PEG2 (Note2) Set Init display first to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note3) Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express. If you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. BIOS item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 32MB...
PEG2 (Note2) Set Init display first to 3 when use older OS like NT4. CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note3) Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express. If you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. BIOS item will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to 32MB...
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... enable. Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Enabled Disable this function. If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "Yes". Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. CPU...
... enable. Monitor CPU temperature at next boot. CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Enabled Disable this function. If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "Yes". Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Users can be used for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However, some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. CPU...
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... 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password Selecting this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to...
... 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable Password Selecting this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to...
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.... 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 51 - Please pick the item that recommended to install other drivers. English Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your system automatically. Please remove...
.... 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). - 51 - Please pick the item that recommended to install other drivers. English Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your system automatically. Please remove...
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... the PC chassis and short-circuit the "Clear CMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to allow for download. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to factory default settings. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to...
... the PC chassis and short-circuit the "Clear CMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to allow for download. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to factory default settings. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to...
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... platforms 2. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the bottom left corner of the hard disk will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. It is designed to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. If you wish...
... platforms 2. VESA-supported VGA cards How to use the Xpress Recovery2 Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the key in the bottom left corner of the hard disk will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. It is designed to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. If you wish...
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...: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of four tasks. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 60 - Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST...
...: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of four tasks. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 60 - Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size SST...
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... Y button on your keyboard after updating. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it will begin to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 62 - Pass !! Press Esc and then Y button to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power...
... Y button on your keyboard after updating. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it will begin to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 62 - Pass !! Press Esc and then Y button to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power...
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...: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... When you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to enter BIOS menu after you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
...: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... When you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to enter BIOS menu after you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
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... @BIOS Utility Click " " Click "Update New BIOS" Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS Fig 4. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. Complete update process following the instruction. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I915ME.F2). GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 66 - Installation...
... @BIOS Utility Click " " Click "Update New BIOS" Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS Fig 4. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. Complete update process following the instruction. Select the desired @BIOS server 1. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I915ME.F2). GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 66 - Installation...
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Line Out STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you use speakers with amplifier to "Line Out." STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check box. English 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you 'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to get the...
Line Out STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you use speakers with amplifier to "Line Out." STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check box. English 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you 'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to get the...
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...are using is still on power. 6. What do I still get a weak sound after updating BIOS. gate A20 failure 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 9 beeps ROM checksum error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error 11 beeps Cache memory bad Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I915ME Series...
...are using is still on power. 6. What do I still get a weak sound after updating BIOS. gate A20 failure 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 9 beeps ROM checksum error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error 11 beeps Cache memory bad Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I915ME Series...