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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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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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...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-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. 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-C. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK...
...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-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. 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-C. Block Diagram VGA LGA775 Processor CPUCLK...
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...) 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 PCI Express x4 mode. For ... CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23...
...) 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 PCI Express x4 mode. For ... CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 23...
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...do so according to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. It is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and ... motion. Please add an even layer of the CPU with HT Technology - If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the...
...do so according to your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. It is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the edge of the CPU socket. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and ... motion. Please add an even layer of the CPU with HT Technology - If you install the CPU in accordance with the processor specifications. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the...
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... removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be used is switched off to...
... removing memory modules, please make sure that they can only fit in one direction. 2. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be used is switched off to...
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... Dual Channel Technolog cannot operate when one DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to work. - 15 - 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 you want to operate the Dual...
... Dual Channel Technolog cannot operate when one DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to work. - 15 - 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 you want to operate the Dual...
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... Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in...
... Express x 16/G.E.A.R. slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in...
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... Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - 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...
... Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - 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...
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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 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. 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. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No.
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 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. 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. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No.
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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 ...
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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...-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. Exit current page and return to its original settings. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main...use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The 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". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that does not ...
...-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. Exit current page and return to its original settings. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main...use and the possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The 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". The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that does not ...
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... in safe configuration. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only...for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals... and press to the default for your motherboard. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 -
... in safe configuration. The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only...for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals... and press to the default for your motherboard. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 -
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BIOS Setup 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 - 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. 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 and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - 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. 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.
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... been installed, select NONE and press . The time is , , , . Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - For example, 1 p.m. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for...Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 127M 128M...
... been installed, select NONE and press . The time is , , , . Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - For example, 1 p.m. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for...Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K 127M 128M...
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...360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; All, But... 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop for all other errors. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you All Errors will determine ...
...360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; All, But... 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop for all other errors. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be stopped. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you All Errors will determine ...
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...which supports this function. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. 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 #...by CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disabled this menu. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device...
...which supports this function. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. 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 #...by CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disabled this menu. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device...
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...(Note3) This item will 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; to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express ...buffer size to PCI Express. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. PEG2 (Note2) Set Init display first to 32MB. (Note1) BIOS will display "PEG2". GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to 3 when use older OS like NT4.
...(Note3) This item will 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; to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to PCI Express ...buffer size to PCI Express. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. PEG2 (Note2) Set Init display first to 32MB. (Note1) BIOS will display "PEG2". GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to 3 when use older OS like NT4.
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... IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. 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 Ch. 0 Master/Slave. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and...
... IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function. 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 Ch. 0 Master/Slave. BIOS will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and...