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GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1303 12ME-8I915PUP-1303
GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1303 12ME-8I915PUP-1303
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Motherboard GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Jul. 2, 2004 Motherboard GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Jul. 2, 2004
Motherboard GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Jul. 2, 2004 Motherboard GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Jul. 2, 2004
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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 ...
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 ...
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 68 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 5 -
Chapter 3 Install Drivers 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 Software Applications 50 3-3 Driver CD Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 54 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 68 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction 75 4-2 Troubleshooting 81 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 5 -
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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 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro.
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... SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro.
... SPDIF Out (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro.
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...--LAN1 / LAN2 (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo.
...--LAN1 / LAN2 (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo.
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... Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 11 - Back Surround Speaker Out ; English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking...
... Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 11 - Back Surround Speaker Out ; English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Overclocking...
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... it enabled - Please make sure that might cause damage to the upright position. It is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not...
... it enabled - Please make sure that might cause damage to the upright position. It is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the CPU host frequency in the wrong direction, the CPU will not...
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... memory modules, please comply with each slot. Then push it down. The memory capacity used can be used is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity...
... memory modules, please comply with each slot. Then push it down. The memory capacity used can be used is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity...
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... when two memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will add double up to 6.4GB/s(DDR) ; 8.5GB(DDRII) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1 or Channel A : DDR II 1 Channel B : DDR 2 Channel B : DDR II 2 If ...: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR/DDR II memory module is not supported. - 15 - English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) supports the Dual Channel Technology. We'll strongly recommend our user to work.
... when two memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will add double up to 6.4GB/s(DDR) ; 8.5GB(DDRII) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1 or Channel A : DDR II 1 Channel B : DDR 2 Channel B : DDR II 2 If ...: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR/DDR II memory module is not supported. - 15 - English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) supports the Dual Channel Technology. We'll strongly recommend our user to work.
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... VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related...
... VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Install related...
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... Internet connection is capable of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 17 - MIC In Microphone can be connected to Line In jack. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port...
... Internet connection is capable of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 17 - MIC In Microphone can be connected to Line In jack. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port...
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... / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 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 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 -
... / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 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 Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 -
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... (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Sometimes will not work. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
... (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Sometimes will not work. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
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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. Pin No. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 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. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 - English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
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. Pin No. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 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. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 22 - English 10) S_ATA0/S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD-
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... connect the audio panel cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to the connector. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. For optional audio panel cable...
... connect the audio panel cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to the connector. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. English 13) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is the default setting for this connector. For optional audio panel cable...
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... optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 16 Pin No. Definition 1 15 F2_1394 1 Power 2 Power 2 10 3 TPA0+ 4 TPA0- 1 9 F1_1394 5 GND 6 GND Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work...
... optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 16 Pin No. Definition 1 15 F2_1394 1 Power 2 Power 2 10 3 TPA0+ 4 TPA0- 1 9 F1_1394 5 GND 6 GND Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. 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 - Pin No. 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. 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.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. 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 - Pin No. 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. 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.