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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-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. 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-G. - 6 -
Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. 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-G. - 6 -
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... 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 Express x4 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-C. GA-8I915ME...
... 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 Express x4 mode. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-C. GA-8I915ME...
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...BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. 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 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI ...
...BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23.6 cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. 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 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot. - 11 - GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI ...
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... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports...the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into the socket in ...
... 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports...the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Align the indented corner of the CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into the socket in ...
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... module vertically into the DIMM slot. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. 3. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that...removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the ...
... module vertically into the DIMM slot. If you wish to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Then push it down. 3. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that...removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to lock the DIMM module. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the ...
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...BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules. We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules into the DIMMs with the same color in order to use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G... DDR memory modules are installed. 2. Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
...BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules. We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules into the DIMMs with the same color in order to use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G... DDR memory modules are installed. 2. Hardware Installation After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... from the computer. 3. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. expansion card: Please carefully...'s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. slot when you try to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 -
... from the computer. 3. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. expansion card: Please carefully...'s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. slot when you try to install/Uninstall the VGA card. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 -
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... 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. 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 to two... ATA and install the proper driver in order to the computer via an IDE connector. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 -
... 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. 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 to two... ATA and install the proper driver in order to the computer via an IDE connector. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 -
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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 prevent from improper use this jumper. 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 - Pin No. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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. 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 - Pin No. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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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 ...
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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If you wish to upgrade to select item Select Item Main Menu - CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that does not require users to boot to the CMOS ...
If you wish to upgrade to select item Select Item Main Menu - CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that does not require users to boot to the CMOS ...
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...would be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you ...enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. ...
...would be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you ...enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. ...
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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. 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 -
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. 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 -
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...clock. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 ...IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. For example, 1 p.m. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this information. to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...clock. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) 1999 ...IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. For example, 1 p.m. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this information. to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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...is display-only which is present during power up. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. BIOS Setup None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch...2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. Drive B is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...
...is display-only which is present during power up. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. BIOS Setup None 360K, 5.25" No floppy drive installed 5.25 inch...2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. Drive B is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...
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... device priority by USB-ZIP. Disabled Disabled this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - to 3 Init Display First (Note1) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note3) CPU...: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up , or to exit this function. 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...
... device priority by USB-ZIP. Disabled Disabled this function. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - to 3 Init Display First (Note1) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note3) CPU...: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up , or to exit this function. 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...
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...On-chip frame buffer size to 16MB. 32MB Set On-chip frame buffer size to 32MB. (Note1) BIOS will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up when you want Multi-Display supports, please select "Onboard" as default in... BIOS, the onboard VGA will automatically disable onboard VGA once install AGP or PCI Express graphic card. ...
...On-chip frame buffer size to 16MB. 32MB Set On-chip frame buffer size to 32MB. (Note1) BIOS will be the primary VGA card while display. (Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up when you want Multi-Display supports, please select "Onboard" as default in... BIOS, the onboard VGA will automatically disable onboard VGA once install AGP or PCI Express graphic card. ...
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...On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to PATA mode. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function will be simulated to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; ... if you can use up to 6 HDDs to use.(Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto set to ". BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. PATA IDE Set ...
...On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to PATA mode. USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Auto Combined Enhanced Non-Combined Disable this function will be simulated to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; ... if you can use up to 6 HDDs to use.(Default value) Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will auto set to ". BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function. PATA IDE Set ...