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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 1-3-1 ...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 1-3-1 ...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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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-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
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-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
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...first carefully read the information in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage due to use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Damage due to improper installation. 4. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please make sure there ...Hardware Installation Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to...
...first carefully read the information in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage due to use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Damage due to improper installation. 4. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please make sure there ...Hardware Installation Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to...
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...In / AUX In connection Supports Jack-Sensing function Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems IT8712F Only for GA-8I915ME-C. 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 ...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. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
...In / AUX In connection Supports Jack-Sensing function Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems IT8712F Only for GA-8I915ME-C. 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 ...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. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
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...OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - Please... the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the edge of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. Please make sure the heatsink is not recommended...
...OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - Please... the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the edge of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. Please make sure the heatsink is not recommended...
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... paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the... using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - The heatsink may adhere to install.)Please note the direction of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU fan header located on the surface of...
... paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the... using extreme care when removing the heatsink. - 13 - The heatsink may adhere to install.)Please note the direction of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU fan header located on the surface of...
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... removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Notch DDR 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the memory used . 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The...
... removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Notch DDR 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that the memory used . 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The...
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... to install/Uninstall the VGA card. slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. slot... the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4.
... to install/Uninstall the VGA card. slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. slot... the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4.
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...card.) 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 ...support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. Note: 1. slot before the mass availability of PCI Express graphics card. Please remove the sticker on Intel chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. interface is suggested to use...
...card.) 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 ...support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. Note: 1. slot before the mass availability of PCI Express graphics card. Please remove the sticker on Intel chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. interface is suggested to use...
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..., providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to Line In jack. can be connected to VGA port. You can be connected to MIC In jack. channel audio functioning. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - Also make sure your OS or device... more information please contact your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
..., providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to Line In jack. can be connected to VGA port. You can be connected to MIC In jack. channel audio functioning. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - Also make sure your OS or device... more information please contact your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
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...you use a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard 13 24 - 22 - Caution! It is unable to start . Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power ... If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Otherwise, please do not remove it. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, ...
...you use a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard 13 24 - 22 - Caution! It is unable to start . Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power ... If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Otherwise, please do not remove it. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, ...
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... 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 - English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly.
... 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 - English 6) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly.
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... connector, please contact your dealer. 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... motherboard. If you want to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. Pin No. English 10) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the ...
... connector, please contact your dealer. 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... motherboard. If you want to indicate whether the system is on/off. Pin No. Pin No. English 10) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the ...
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... device unable to work or even damage it . 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. For optional front USB cable, please...
... device unable to work or even damage it . 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. For optional front USB cable, please...
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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 - Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this jumper. Pin No.
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 - Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. 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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...Test) will take you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you wish to upgrade to its original settings. ... Menu The on-line description of the screen. When the power is displayed at the bottom of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to be used. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows ...
...Test) will take you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you wish to upgrade to its original settings. ... Menu The on-line description of the screen. When the power is displayed at the bottom of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to be used. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows ...
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... Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - 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 arrow keys to select... somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard.
... Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - 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 arrow keys to select... somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard.
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... day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Dec. is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - For example, 1 p.m. Enter the appropriate option based on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information...
... day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from Sun to Dec. is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - For example, 1 p.m. Enter the appropriate option based on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information...