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Table of Contents GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) 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 12 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) 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 12 1-3-2 ...
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Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard Layout DDRII_2 DDRII_1 DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN COMA LPT IDE1 GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) USB USB LAN2 LAN1 AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751 /5789 NB_FAN Broadcom 5751/5789 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 IT8712 IR Intel 915P PCIE_16 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN Main BIOS Backup BIOS BAT PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 F1_1394 ICH6 / ICH6R S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 VT6410 IDE3 FDD F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 6 -
Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard Layout DDRII_2 DDRII_1 DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 ATX SPDIF_O SPDIF_I CPU_FAN COMA LPT IDE1 GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) USB USB LAN2 LAN1 AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CD_IN AZALIA_FP Broadcom 5751 /5789 NB_FAN Broadcom 5751/5789 PCIE_1 CODEC PCIE_2 IT8712 IR Intel 915P PCIE_16 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN Main BIOS Backup BIOS BAT PCI1 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 F1_1394 ICH6 / ICH6R S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 S_ATA0 VT6410 IDE3 FDD F_USB2 F_PANEL F_USB1 IDE2 F2_1394 PWR_LED Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 6 -
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Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ... Onboard Broadcom 5751/5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 2 RJ 45 port--LAN1 / LAN2 (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo.
Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ... Onboard Broadcom 5751/5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 2 RJ 45 port--LAN1 / LAN2 (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo.
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...following platform components: - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that supports HT Technology - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for... and push the metal lever back into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic...
...following platform components: - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that supports HT Technology - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for... and push the metal lever back into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. OS: An operation system that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic...
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... and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be used is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only...
... and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can be used is supported by the motherboard. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only...
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...Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Read the ...Express x 16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. ...
...Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Read the ...Express x 16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. ...
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...) 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 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. You can use audio software to this connector. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector. English Back Surround Speaker Out Connect the back...
...) 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 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. You can use audio software to this connector. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector. English Back Surround Speaker Out Connect the back...
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... the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Caution! Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 -
... the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Caution! Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 -
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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 on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 -
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to work properly. English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 -
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.... 14) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 - English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. For optional audio panel cable, please contact your...
.... 14) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 - English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. For optional audio panel cable, please contact your...
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Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 VCC 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. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Pin No. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 VCC 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. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Pin No. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device.
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... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language 1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual...
... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language 1 F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual...
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... is 13:00:00. Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military-time clock. is calculated base on this option for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Only for automatic device detection. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 32 - Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 127M 128M 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Jan. The four options are used...
... is 13:00:00. Enter the appropriate option based on the 24-hour military-time clock. is calculated base on this option for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Only for automatic device detection. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 32 - Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 127M 128M 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Jan. The four options are used...
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... when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this menu. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 34 - Disabled Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by LAN. Only for onboard(or add-on...
... when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. Press to move it up when you install a processor which supports this menu. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 34 - Disabled Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by LAN. Only for onboard(or add-on...
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... Seria ATA function as ATA. Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID. (Default value) AHCI Disabled Support hotplug function under OS. WinXP,2000 only. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE SATA RAID/AHCI Mode1 x On...
... Seria ATA function as ATA. Select onboard Seria ATA function as RAID. (Default value) AHCI Disabled Support hotplug function under OS. WinXP,2000 only. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE SATA RAID/AHCI Mode1 x On...
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... 1. UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I /O chip UART to IrDA Mode. (Default value) Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. ASKIR Set onboard I /O chip. English...) Disable this function. Onboard H/W LAN2 Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN2 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 38 -
... 1. UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I /O chip UART to IrDA Mode. (Default value) Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. ASKIR Set onboard I /O chip. English...) Disable this function. Onboard H/W LAN2 Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN2 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 38 -
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... Event Wake up. (Default value) Power On by Ring function. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 40 - Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to ...ON system. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to power on the system. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Enter suspend if button is Enabled. to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
... Event Wake up. (Default value) Power On by Ring function. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 40 - Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to ...ON system. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Enabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to power on the system. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Enter suspend if button is Enabled. to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
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Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 42 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 42 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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...Clock Ratio This setup option will automatically assign by CPU loading. Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can be used for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to get higher performance. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I.A.2 to... increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU detection. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to Turbo. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 44 - Only for CPU fans with a 3-pin fan power cable. PWM Set to maximize system performance. For power end-user...
...Clock Ratio This setup option will automatically assign by CPU loading. Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can be used for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to get higher performance. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Cruise Set C.I.A.2 to... increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPU detection. Note: In fact, the Voltage option can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to Turbo. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 44 - Only for CPU fans with a 3-pin fan power cable. PWM Set to maximize system performance. For power end-user...