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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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...translated, or transmitted in the manual are subject to their respective companies. For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw The trademarks mentioned in any form or by any means without prior notice. Notice The written content ...information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with this product is the property of this product...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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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. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x16 Host Interface Intel 915P MCH 2 PCI Express x 1 Ports RJ45 ...
Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 - Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x16 Host Interface Intel 915P MCH 2 PCI Express x 1 Ports RJ45 ...
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... due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Damage due to use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Before using the product, please verify that you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on an uneven surface. 7. If you the power...
... due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Damage due to use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Before using the product, please verify that you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on an uneven surface. 7. If you the power...
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GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. 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 ...
GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 - Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. 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 ...
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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 ; Line Out ; Hardware Installation English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware...
... 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 ; Line Out ; Hardware Installation English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware...
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... of the CPU with the processor specifications. 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 the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket...
... of the CPU with the processor specifications. 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 the heatsink is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into the socket...
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Hardware Installation Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU ...
English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Hardware Installation Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU ...
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... are designed so that the memory used . 2. 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 -
... are designed so that the memory used . 2. 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 -
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.../DDR II 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. The following explanations due to slot two DDR/DDR II memory modules into Channel A and B. English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) supports the Dual Channel Technology. One DDR/DDR II memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only...
.../DDR II 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. The following explanations due to slot two DDR/DDR II memory modules into Channel A and B. English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) supports the Dual Channel Technology. One DDR/DDR II memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only...
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... on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x 16...
... on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of expansion card from BIOS. 8. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x 16...
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... In Microphone can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 17 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/1000Mbps. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install...
... In Microphone can be connected to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. - 17 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/1000Mbps. English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install...
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... surround channels to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 - Surround Speaker Out Connect the surround channels to configure 2-/4-/5.1-/7.1-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 53 2 8 14 13 18 6 4 9 19 10 7 12 17... / 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.
... surround channels to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 - Surround Speaker Out Connect the surround channels to configure 2-/4-/5.1-/7.1-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 53 2 8 14 13 18 6 4 9 19 10 7 12 17... / 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.
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If the ATX_12V power connector is able to handle the system voltage requirements. If a power supply is unable to start . Otherwise, please do not remove it. 13 24 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13 24 - 19 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Caution! Please use a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard. Definition 1 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by ...
If the ATX_12V power connector is able to handle the system voltage requirements. If a power supply is unable to start . Otherwise, please do not remove it. 13 24 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13 24 - 19 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Caution! Please use a power supply that is not connected, the system will not start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard. Definition 1 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by ...
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... fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - Sometimes will not work. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
... fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is the ground wire (GND). The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - Sometimes will not work. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires.
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One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the FDD drive. To ensure that an IDE CD-ROM drive can then connect to the IDE 1 connector. 40 39 2 1 - 21 - Hardware Installation The types of the cable connects to the instructions located on the IDE device). English 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other as Master and the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on...
One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the FDD drive. To ensure that an IDE CD-ROM drive can then connect to the IDE 1 connector. 40 39 2 1 - 21 - Hardware Installation The types of the cable connects to the instructions located on the IDE device). English 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other as Master and the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on...