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GA-8I915ME Series Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-I915MES-1003 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-8I915ME Series Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-I915MES-1003 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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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 Heatsink 12 ... 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 ...
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 Heatsink 12 ... 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 ...
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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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. 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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 -
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...; Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot (Note 2) 1 G.E.A.R. 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 Memory Slots...
...; Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM 1 PCI Express x 16 slot (Note 2) 1 G.E.A.R. 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 Memory Slots...
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... the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according 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 processor specifications. Please take note of the one...
... the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according 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 processor specifications. Please take note of the one...
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... the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules...
... the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to remove the DIMM module. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules...
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... firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. slot when you try to...
... firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. slot when you try to...
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... front surround speakers to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. can be connected to MIC In jack. You can be connected to Line In jack. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - COM 1 (Serial Port) Connects to this connector. Also make sure your...
... front surround speakers to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. can be connected to MIC In jack. You can be connected to Line In jack. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - COM 1 (Serial Port) Connects to this connector. Also make sure your...
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.../ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to start . Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard 13 24 - 22 - It is unable to all components and devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is...
.../ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to start . Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard 13 24 - 22 - It is unable to all components and devices are properly installed. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is...
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Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the Serial ATA and ...
Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the Serial ATA and ...
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Definition 1 MIC 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 - To find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assignments of the F_AUDIO connector on the cable are buying ...
Definition 1 MIC 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 - To find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assignments of the F_AUDIO connector on the cable are buying ...
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.... For optional COM cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD B- 2 NSIN B 2 10 3 NSOUT B 4 NDTR B- 1 9 5 GND 6 NDSR B- 7 NRTS B- 8 NCTS B- 9 NRI B- 10 No Pin GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 28 - English 14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully...
.... For optional COM cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition 1 NDCD B- 2 NSIN B 2 10 3 NSOUT B 4 NDTR B- 1 9 5 GND 6 NDSR B- 7 NRTS B- 8 NCTS B- 9 NRI B- 10 No Pin GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 28 - English 14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully...
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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. 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 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. 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. 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 - You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Pin No.
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This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard. Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you ... 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 or enter the sub-menu.
This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard. Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you ... 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 or enter the sub-menu.
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... set the access mode for the hard drive. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - Jan. The four options are: CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on this if no IDE devices...
... set the access mode for the hard drive. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - Jan. The four options are: CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on this if no IDE devices...
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... Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - 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...
... Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - 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...
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... Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to PATA mode. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function if you can use up to 6 HDDs to use.(Default...
... Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value) Set PATA IDE to PATA mode. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function if you can use up to 6 HDDs to use.(Default...
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... pressed less than 4 sec. Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off . Disabled Disable this function. Press power button 4 sec. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 42 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN...
... pressed less than 4 sec. Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off . Disabled Disable this function. Press power button 4 sec. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 42 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN...
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... [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Save Default GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 44 - English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ...
... [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Save Default GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 44 - English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ...
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... frequency may cause your system broken. 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 4. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will automatically assign by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz...
... frequency may cause your system broken. 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 4. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will automatically assign by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz...