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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915PDG-1002
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915PDG-1002
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Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005
Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Jan. 13, 2005
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Table of Contents GA-8I915P Dual Graphic 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 Installation of the CPU ...
Table of Contents GA-8I915P Dual Graphic 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 Installation of the CPU ...
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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard Layout DDRII_1 DDR1 DDRII_2 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LPT COMA GA-8I915P Dual Graphic IDE1 R_USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN BAT AZALIA_FP Marvell 8001 PCIE_1 SW1 NB_FAN Backup Main BIOS BIOS Intel 915P PCIE_16_1 PCIE_16_2 FDD SYS_FAN ICH6R CLR_CMOS CODEC IT8712 F_USB2 PCI1 SATA3 F_PANEL F_USB1 PCI2 VT6410 TSB43AB23 PCI3 IDE3 F1_1394 IDE2 IR F2_1394 SATA2 SATA1 PWR_LED SATA0 - 6 -
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard Layout DDRII_1 DDR1 DDRII_2 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN LPT COMA GA-8I915P Dual Graphic IDE1 R_USB LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN BAT AZALIA_FP Marvell 8001 PCIE_1 SW1 NB_FAN Backup Main BIOS BIOS Intel 915P PCIE_16_1 PCIE_16_2 FDD SYS_FAN ICH6R CLR_CMOS CODEC IT8712 F_USB2 PCI1 SATA3 F_PANEL F_USB1 PCI2 VT6410 TSB43AB23 PCI3 IDE3 F1_1394 IDE2 IR F2_1394 SATA2 SATA1 PWR_LED SATA0 - 6 -
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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.... ICH6R 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 1.8V ...DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously is not supported...
GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory is less than the stated amount.... ICH6R 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports 1.8V ...DDR II DIMM Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules simultaneously is not supported...
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...back into its original position. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it does not meet... into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. If this occurs, please change...
...back into its original position. If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 12 - Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it does not meet... into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. If this occurs, please change...
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... of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. A memory module can be installed in one direction. The memory capacity used . 2. Then push it down. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 14 - DDR Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Insert the...
... of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. A memory module can be installed in one direction. The memory capacity used . 2. Then push it down. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 14 - DDR Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Insert the...
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...II memory module is recommended to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is installed. 2. The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double...simultaneously is activated, the bandwidth of the same color. Dual Channel mode will be enabled if only one . Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is not supported. - 15 -
...II memory module is recommended to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is installed. 2. The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table: (DS: Double...simultaneously is activated, the bandwidth of the same color. Dual Channel mode will be enabled if only one . Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is not supported. - 15 -
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... based on identical chips and support dual view. Replace your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic will allow a four-monitor configuration(Quad View) when used in conjunction with two PCI Express graphics cards that are indeed seated in motherboard... a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 16 - Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before...
... based on identical chips and support dual view. Replace your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. The GA-8I915P Dual Graphic will allow a four-monitor configuration(Quad View) when used in conjunction with two PCI Express graphics cards that are indeed seated in motherboard... a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 16 - Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before...
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... We recommend a power supply that can run in this mode). the PCIE_16_1 slot is supported only on the SW1 settings. The Dual Graphic dip switch has four pins. This improves the capabilities and productivity of them as one individual PCIE x 16 slot (PCIE_16_1) and...but the PCIE_1 slot will differ depending on Windows XP operating system. With Quad View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on your system and the two graphics cards. English 1-6 Configuring a Quad View System This function is always enabled. The two PCIE ...
... We recommend a power supply that can run in this mode). the PCIE_16_1 slot is supported only on the SW1 settings. The Dual Graphic dip switch has four pins. This improves the capabilities and productivity of them as one individual PCIE x 16 slot (PCIE_16_1) and...but the PCIE_1 slot will differ depending on Windows XP operating system. With Quad View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on your system and the two graphics cards. English 1-6 Configuring a Quad View System This function is always enabled. The two PCIE ...
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... connect all of the four pins of the Dual Graphic dip switch (SW1). 1 234 Step 2: Install your graphics card to ON. Step 2-1: Observe the steps in the PCIE_16_1 slot, set this picture represent the four pins of the Dual Graphic dip switch(SW1) to PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 18 - Step 2-2: In order to enable...
... connect all of the four pins of the Dual Graphic dip switch (SW1). 1 234 Step 2: Install your graphics card to ON. Step 2-1: Observe the steps in the PCIE_16_1 slot, set this picture represent the four pins of the Dual Graphic dip switch(SW1) to PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 18 - Step 2-2: In order to enable...
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... 9 17 16 10 11) PWR_LED 12) F_PANEL 13) AZALIA_FP 14) CD_IN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 17) IR 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 20) SW1 GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 20 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector.
... 9 17 16 10 11) PWR_LED 12) F_PANEL 13) AZALIA_FP 14) CD_IN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 17) IR 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 20) SW1 GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 20 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector.
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... failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 22 - The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Sometimes will not work. Please...
... failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 22 - The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Sometimes will not work. Please...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No.
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 10) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No.
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Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 26 - For optional audio panel cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 ...
Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 26 - For optional audio panel cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 HD Audio: Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC2_L GND MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 ...
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Definition 1 Power 2 No Pin 1 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX 18) 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-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 28 - English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Pin No. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
Definition 1 Power 2 No Pin 1 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX 18) 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-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 28 - English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Pin No. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
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... the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 20) SW1 (Dual Graphic Dip Switch) If you want to use the PCIE_1 slot, set all of them to ON If you want to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to use the PCIE_16_2 slot or 1 2 3 4 enable the Dual Graphic fuction, set all of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
... the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 20) SW1 (Dual Graphic Dip Switch) If you want to use the PCIE_1 slot, set all of them to ON If you want to the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only... with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to use the PCIE_16_2 slot or 1 2 3 4 enable the Dual Graphic fuction, set all of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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...the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 32 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items... This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item...
...the advanced option hidden. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 32 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items... This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item...
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... and is 13:00:00. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 34 -
... and is 13:00:00. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for the hard drive. GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Motherboard - 34 -