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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-G. - 6 - 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-C.
Only for GA-8I915ME-G. - 6 - 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-C.
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... 910GL Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. RTL8100C RTL8110S RJ45 Intel ICH6 DDR400/333MHz... DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ...
... 910GL Intel 915G GMCH PCI Express x4 PCI Bus 2 PCI 1 G.E.A.R. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. (Note) - 7 - Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. RTL8100C RTL8110S RJ45 Intel ICH6 DDR400/333MHz... DIMM Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ...
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...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 ..., 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. 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...
...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 ..., 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. 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...
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...® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Avoid twisting or...corner 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 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please make sure that supports HT Technology...
...® Pentium 4 Processor with the following platform components: - Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Avoid twisting or...corner 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 - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please make sure that supports HT Technology...
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Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. 3. The DIMM slot has a notch...
Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR 1. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - Then push it down. 3. The DIMM slot has a notch...
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... use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to work. - 15 - Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel Technology,...with the same color in order to use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. 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 ...
... use dual channel memory and for Dual Channel Technology to work. - 15 - Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. If two DDR memory modules are installed. 2. After operating the Dual Channel Technology,...with the same color in order to use memory of the same storage capacity in order for BIOS to the limitation of Memory Bus will add double. 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 ...
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Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is ... slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small whitedrawable bar...
Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Please align the VGA card to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is ... slot. 5. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Installing a PCI Express x 16/G.E.A.R. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small whitedrawable bar...
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... 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 the computer via an IDE connector. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard...
... 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 the computer via an IDE connector. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard...
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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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... battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 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...
... battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 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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... the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to the CMOS SRAM. 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 use and the possible...When the power is turned off, the battery on , pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to the CMOS...
... the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to the CMOS SRAM. 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 use and the possible...When the power is turned off, the battery on , pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to the CMOS...
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... select among the items and press to the default for your motherboard. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Please Load Optimized Defaults 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup...
... select among the items and press to the default for your motherboard. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - Please Load Optimized Defaults 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup...
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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. 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 - 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. 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 - 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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..." to select this information. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - Through Dec. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for... Setup. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
..." to select this information. User can use one of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - Through Dec. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for... Setup. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD...
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...capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. it will stop for a keyboard error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you All Errors will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled...640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Halt on the motherboard, or 640K for all other errors. BIOS Setup Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for systems with 512K memory installed on The category determines ...
...capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. it will stop for a keyboard error; Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you All Errors will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled...640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Halt on the motherboard, or 640K for all other errors. BIOS Setup Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for systems with 512K memory installed on The category determines ...
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Press to move it down the list. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up...Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. 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 Hyper-Threading ...
Press to move it down the list. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up...Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. 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 Hyper-Threading ...
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... install AGP or PCI Express graphic card. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer 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 x4 mode; BIOS Setup Disables CPUID Limit for operating system...
... install AGP or PCI Express graphic card. GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer 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 x4 mode; BIOS Setup Disables CPUID Limit for operating system...
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...-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 be simulated to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this...
...-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 be simulated to Combined, you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - USB Controller Enabled Disabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disable USB Controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this...