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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 Pro. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 -
... 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 Pro. Only for GA-8I915P Duo. - 7 -
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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. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 -
...--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. Only for GA-8I915P Duo Pro. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 10 -
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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 - Line Out ; Hardware Installation MIC ; English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features...
... 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 - Line Out ; Hardware Installation MIC ; English Onboard Audio On-Board SATA RAID On-Board IDE RAID (IDE2, IDE3) I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features...
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... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of...
... for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 12 - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of...
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... a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of...
... a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of...
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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 Channel B : DDR II 2 If you... following explanations due to work. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) supports the Dual Channel Technology.
.../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 Channel B : DDR II 2 If you... following explanations due to work. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Hardware Installation English Dual Channel DDR/DDR II GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Power on the computer...
... card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 16 - Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Please align the VGA card to install/Uninstall the VGA card. Power on the computer...
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Also make sure 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 an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Hardware Installation SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of 10/...
Also make sure 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 an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Hardware Installation SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of 10/...
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Surround Speaker Out Connect the surround channels to this connector. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. English Back Surround ... / 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 Speaker Out Connect the surround channels to this connector. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 18 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to this connector. You can use audio software to this connector. English Back Surround ... / 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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... 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 Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Please remember to...
... 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 Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Please remember to...
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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- 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. 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. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No.
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- 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. 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. Pin No. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No.
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Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 - 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 Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 24 - 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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... 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. English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.
... 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. English 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. Pin No. 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. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. Pin No. 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. English 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR.