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Table of Content GA-8I915P-MF 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 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Install expansion cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
Table of Content GA-8I915P-MF 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 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Install expansion cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...
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... x1 Bus PCI Bsu RTL 8110S TSB43AB23 3 IEEE1394 RJ45 2 PCI LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM Intel 915P GMCH Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port COM Ports...
... x1 Bus PCI Bsu RTL 8110S TSB43AB23 3 IEEE1394 RJ45 2 PCI LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM Intel 915P GMCH Dual Channel Memory GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE Channels Floppy IT 8712 LPT Port COM Ports...
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... Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ...memory slots (supports up to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory...
... Definition Audio Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 ...memory slots (supports up to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 10 - For example, 4 GB of memory...
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... socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 12 - Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Align the...
... socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 12 - Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Align the...
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... to insert the module, please switch the direction. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to prevent hardware damage. 3. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR...
... to insert the module, please switch the direction. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to prevent hardware damage. 3. Notch DDR 1. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is switched off to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR...
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...): The Dual Channel Technology will not operate. 3. The following explanations due to work. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is installed. 2. Hardware Installation GA-8I915P-MF includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel...
...): The Dual Channel Technology will not operate. 3. The following explanations due to work. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is installed. 2. Hardware Installation GA-8I915P-MF includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel...
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...-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is calculated base on this information. Jan. For example, 1 p.m. Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 127M 128M 1 to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head..., month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Holt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Sun. is display only Month The month, Jan. to Dec. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 32 -
...-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is calculated base on this information. Jan. For example, 1 p.m. Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 127M 128M 1 to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head..., month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Holt On [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] Sun. is display only Month The month, Jan. to Dec. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 32 -
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...B Both Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will stop for all other errors. it will stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard error; All, But Disk/Key... on The category determines whether the computer will stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop if an error is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity ...
...B Both Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will stop for all other errors. it will stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard error; All, But Disk/Key... on The category determines whether the computer will stop for any error that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. - 33 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will not stop if an error is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity ...
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... Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. LS120 Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Press to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] ...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up when you install a processor which supports this menu. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Hard Disk Select your boot device ...
... Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. LS120 Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Press to 3 No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] ...ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults " # " System will show up when you install a processor which supports this menu. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Hard Disk Select your boot device ...
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Please note that this function. - 35 - Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note ) Enabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when... value) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for windows XP. BIOS Setup No-Execute Memory Protect (Note ) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Limit CPUID Max.
Please note that this function. - 35 - Disabled Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note ) Enabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when... value) (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this feature is only working for windows XP. BIOS Setup No-Execute Memory Protect (Note ) Enabled Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Limit CPUID Max.
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... 5 characters to the system, the system always in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to set the password here. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm...
... 5 characters to the system, the system always in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to set the password here. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 40 - Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm...
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... display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is enabled. for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. BIOS Setup PWM Set to Voltage when you use only. CPU Clock Ratio This ...reduce the fan speed. 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio Memory Frequency For Memory Frequency (Mhz) [15X] [Auto] 400 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
... display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is enabled. for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, 2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. BIOS Setup PWM Set to Voltage when you use only. CPU Clock Ratio This ...reduce the fan speed. 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CPU Clock Ratio Memory Frequency For Memory Frequency (Mhz) [15X] [Auto] 400 Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value...
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... gives any user the ability to control and enhance their BIOS as well as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. M.I .T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .B. 2) is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as the latest...
... gives any user the ability to control and enhance their BIOS as well as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. M.I .T.) allows user to access and change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A. 2 and M.I .B. 2) is a unique feature that allows system hardware information such as the latest...
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Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. and M.I .B./2 setting page 3. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and ...most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 52 - Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2. Exit or Minimize button Quit or...
Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website 10. and M.I .B./2 setting page 3. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5. Display screen Display panel of both CPU cooling fan and ...most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of CPU frequency 8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status 9. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 52 - Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2. Exit or Minimize button Quit or...
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...BIOS, please refer to the latest version. If your motherboard from an older version to Part One. In the BIOS menu of Gigabyte motherboards are sorry that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it is in Flash ROM. Please note that... VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in DOS or Windows. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 56 - This section only deals with any utility in...
...BIOS, please refer to the latest version. If your motherboard from an older version to Part One. In the BIOS menu of Gigabyte motherboards are sorry that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it is in Flash ROM. Please note that... VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in DOS or Windows. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 56 - This section only deals with any utility in...
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...] tMoacionnRtiOnuMreDoarta[EtoscB]atcokuapbort... Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...
...] tMoacionnRtiOnuMreDoarta[EtoscB]atcokuapbort... Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250 Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12) Memory Testing : 131072K OK Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave...
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...SBIcOomS pfrloemtedFl-oPppayss !! The BIOS file becomes F4 after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". Press Del to update BIOS. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 62 - Press Y button on your system at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A .... Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave :...
...SBIcOomS pfrloemtedFl-oPppayss !! The BIOS file becomes F4 after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". Press Del to update BIOS. GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard - 62 - Press Y button on your system at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size SST 49LF003A .... Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System Health OK Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0) Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave :...
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... identify the possible computer problems. However, they are always fatal. 1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - What do these codes are only for ? English Question...memory bad AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I915P-MF...
... identify the possible computer problems. However, they are always fatal. 1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - What do these codes are only for ? English Question...memory bad AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-8I915P-MF...