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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options ...11 Components...12 Processors ...14 Main Memory ...15 Chipsets ...16 Intel® 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ...17 Intel® 82815EP Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ...17 Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ...17 Firmware Hub (FWH) ...18 Input/Output (I/O) Controller...18 Real-Time Clock...18 USB Support ...18 PCI Enhanced IDE Interface...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options ...11 Components...12 Processors ...14 Main Memory ...15 Chipsets ...16 Intel® 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) ...17 Intel® 82815EP Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ...17 Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) ...17 Firmware Hub (FWH) ...18 Input/Output (I/O) Controller...18 Real-Time Clock...18 USB Support ...18 PCI Enhanced IDE Interface...
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Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Installing and Removing AGP and GPA Cards ...31 Installing an AGP Card ...31 Removing the AGP Card from the Retention Mechanism ...31 Installing and Removing a GPA Card (D815EEA2 and D815EFV only) ...32 Installing the I/O Shield ...33 Installing the Desktop Board...34 Installing a Processor ...36 Removing the Processor ...38...
Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Installing and Removing AGP and GPA Cards ...31 Installing an AGP Card ...31 Removing the AGP Card from the Retention Mechanism ...31 Installing and Removing a GPA Card (D815EEA2 and D815EFV only) ...32 Installing the I/O Shield ...33 Installing the Desktop Board...34 Installing a Processor ...36 Removing the Processor ...38...
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...Diskette Configuration Submenu ...68 Event Log Configuration Submenu ...69 Video Configuration Submenu ...70 Security Menu...71 Power Menu...72 APM Submenu...73 vi Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26..... Front Panel Connectors (the D815EEA2 Board Is Shown) ...85 Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Board Differences ...9 Feature Summary ...9 Manufacturing Options...11 Supported Processors ...14 Processor and Memory Module Combinations...16 RJ-45 LAN...
...Diskette Configuration Submenu ...68 Event Log Configuration Submenu ...69 Video Configuration Submenu ...70 Security Menu...71 Power Menu...72 APM Submenu...73 vi Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26..... Front Panel Connectors (the D815EEA2 Board Is Shown) ...85 Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Board Differences ...9 Feature Summary ...9 Manufacturing Options...11 Supported Processors ...14 Processor and Memory Module Combinations...16 RJ-45 LAN...
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... processors) Chipsets • The D815EEA2 and D815EFV boards include the Intel 815E Chipset, consisting of: Intel 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub ...Intel 82815EP Memory Controller Hub (MCH) I/O Control Audio Intel 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) SMSC LPC47M132 LPC bus I/O controller An audio subsystem that includes the: • Intel 82801BA ICH2 digital controller (AC link output) • Analog Devices Inc. AD1885 audio codec continued 9 Table 2. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board...
... processors) Chipsets • The D815EEA2 and D815EFV boards include the Intel 815E Chipset, consisting of: Intel 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub ...Intel 82815EP Memory Controller Hub (MCH) I/O Control Audio Intel 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) SMSC LPC47M132 LPC bus I/O controller An audio subsystem that includes the: • Intel 82801BA ICH2 digital controller (AC link output) • Analog Devices Inc. AD1885 audio codec continued 9 Table 2. Table 1. 1 Desktop Board...
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...read the SPD data and program the chipset to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. ✏ NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that additional information is also used as ... DIMMs Minimum system memory: 32 MB Maximum system memory: 512 MB ✏ NOTE The BIOS cannot determine DIMM size or type when not initialized. Desktop Board Features Main Memory CAUTION Remove the AGP video card before installing or upgrading memory to accurately configure memory settings for optimum ...
...read the SPD data and program the chipset to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. ✏ NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that additional information is also used as ... DIMMs Minimum system memory: 32 MB Maximum system memory: 512 MB ✏ NOTE The BIOS cannot determine DIMM size or type when not initialized. Desktop Board Features Main Memory CAUTION Remove the AGP video card before installing or upgrading memory to accurately configure memory settings for optimum ...
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... to RAM support Mixed speed DIMM configuration will default to the slowest speed DIMM installed. For 133 MHz operation, only four sides of memory can be used , the memory will only run at 100 MHz. Table 5. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Unbuffered single or double-sided DIMMs Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
... to RAM support Mixed speed DIMM configuration will default to the slowest speed DIMM installed. For 133 MHz operation, only four sides of memory can be used , the memory will only run at 100 MHz. Table 5. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Unbuffered single or double-sided DIMMs Serial Presence Detect (SPD...
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Desktop Board Features Intel® 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) The GMCH provides the following An integrated Synchronous DRAM memory controller with autodetection of SDRAM An interface for a single AGP device or a Graphics Performance Accelerator (GPA) card An ...Rev 1.2 compliant power management Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) The Intel 82801BA ICH2 has these features: • 33 MHz Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) Local Bus slots supporting PCI specification, rev 2.2: Four PCI plus one PCI/CNR shared connector (D815EEA2 Two PCI plus one ...
Desktop Board Features Intel® 82815E Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) The GMCH provides the following An integrated Synchronous DRAM memory controller with autodetection of SDRAM An interface for a single AGP device or a Graphics Performance Accelerator (GPA) card An ...Rev 1.2 compliant power management Intel® 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) The Intel 82801BA ICH2 has these features: • 33 MHz Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) Local Bus slots supporting PCI specification, rev 2.2: Four PCI plus one PCI/CNR shared connector (D815EEA2 Two PCI plus one ...
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... code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Desktop Board Features Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that contains the MAC address 21 The Intel 82562ET provides the following restrictions: • • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to /from host memory 10Base-T and 100Base-TX capability using a single RJ-45 connector...
... code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Desktop Board Features Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that contains the MAC address 21 The Intel 82562ET provides the following restrictions: • • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to /from host memory 10Base-T and 100Base-TX capability using a single RJ-45 connector...
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... PCI bus network adapters that are PCI 2.2 compliant assert the wake-up connector. The desktop board standby power indicator, shown in memory. For more information about front panel LED states, see the Intel ® Desktop Board D815EEA2/D815EPEA2 Technical Product Specification or Intel ® Desktop Board D815EFV/D815EPFV Technical Product Specification. 23 Network adapters that have power, even when the...
... PCI bus network adapters that are PCI 2.2 compliant assert the wake-up connector. The desktop board standby power indicator, shown in memory. For more information about front panel LED states, see the Intel ® Desktop Board D815EEA2/D815EPEA2 Technical Product Specification or Intel ® Desktop Board D815EFV/D815EPFV Technical Product Specification. 23 Network adapters that have power, even when the...
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... register settings stored in memory and may not awaken properly. ✏ NOTE 1.5 A of Standby Power Indicator (the D815EEA2 Board Is Shown) CAUTION Power supplies used with the board must provide enough standby current to access the computer Detects incoming call similarly for more information. Location of standby current is recommended. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV...
... register settings stored in memory and may not awaken properly. ✏ NOTE 1.5 A of Standby Power Indicator (the D815EEA2 Board Is Shown) CAUTION Power supplies used with the board must provide enough standby current to access the computer Detects incoming call similarly for more information. Location of standby current is recommended. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV...
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... your computer, such as model, serial number, installed options, and configuration information. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to Install and remove memory Install and remove the AGP card retention mechanism (included) Install and remove AGP and GPA cards Install the... I/O shield Install the desktop board Install and remove the processor Replace the battery Connect the IDE cable...
... your computer, such as model, serial number, installed options, and configuration information. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to Install and remove memory Install and remove the AGP card retention mechanism (included) Install and remove AGP and GPA cards Install the... I/O shield Install the desktop board Install and remove the processor Replace the battery Connect the IDE cable...
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... precautions in "Before You Begin" (see Figure 4). 4. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see page 25). 2. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the AGP video card to the computer. CAUTION To be fully compliant with...
... precautions in "Before You Begin" (see Figure 4). 4. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see page 25). 2. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the AGP video card to the computer. CAUTION To be fully compliant with...
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...metal bracket (B), secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the memory retention mechanism. Installing and Removing the AGP Card 31 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing AGP and GPA Cards Installing an AGP Card CAUTION Remove the AGP... video card before installing or upgrading memory to avoid interference with a screw (A). Allowing the card to...
...metal bracket (B), secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the memory retention mechanism. Installing and Removing the AGP Card 31 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing AGP and GPA Cards Installing an AGP Card CAUTION Remove the AGP... video card before installing or upgrading memory to avoid interference with a screw (A). Allowing the card to...
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... that both ends of position unless pressure is lowered. 3. Position the GPA card over the AGP connector before installing or upgrading memory to slip forward out of the card in direction (F) until it from the back of the AGP universal connector's retention mechanism ...back of the RM (B). Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Installing and Removing a GPA Card (D815EEA2 and D815EFV only) CAUTION Remove the GPA video card before inserting. Note: The GPA card will tend to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. Press down ...
... that both ends of position unless pressure is lowered. 3. Position the GPA card over the AGP connector before installing or upgrading memory to slip forward out of the card in direction (F) until it from the back of the AGP universal connector's retention mechanism ...back of the RM (B). Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Installing and Removing a GPA Card (D815EEA2 and D815EFV only) CAUTION Remove the GPA video card before inserting. Note: The GPA card will tend to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. Press down ...
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... 23 on page 45 for the D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 boards Figure 24 on page 46 for replacement of the battery. Batterier bør sendes til gjenvinning hvis det er mulig. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not...
... 23 on page 45 for the D815EEA2 and D815EPEA2 boards Figure 24 on page 46 for replacement of the battery. Batterier bør sendes til gjenvinning hvis det er mulig. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not...
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Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and recovering the BIOS if an update fails. 3 Updating the BIOS This chapter tells you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows
Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you how to update the BIOS by either using the Intel® Express BIOS Update utility or the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility, and recovering the BIOS if an update fails. 3 Updating the BIOS This chapter tells you can update the system BIOS while in the Windows
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...diskette drive Creating a Bootable CD Follow the instructions provided with your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ ✏ NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update....by using floppy emulation and bootable files. 52 Save the current settings in flash memory. The Intel Flash Memory Update utility allows you want to update the BIOS. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can...
...diskette drive Creating a Bootable CD Follow the instructions provided with your computer supplier or from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ ✏ NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update....by using floppy emulation and bootable files. 52 Save the current settings in flash memory. The Intel Flash Memory Update utility allows you want to update the BIOS. Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Obtaining the BIOS Update File You can...
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...intel.com/design/security/index1.htm 57 When you should write down the current Setup settings. The BIOS Setup program can use the BIOS Setup program to the desktop boards with BIOS identifier EA815.20A.86A. The jumper is controlled by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory... normal operations Configure mode for clearing passwords (see Chapter 2 for instructions) Recovery mode for the computer. Maintenance Table 8. Desktop boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in this section apply to change the BIOS settings for the computer.
...intel.com/design/security/index1.htm 57 When you should write down the current Setup settings. The BIOS Setup program can use the BIOS Setup program to the desktop boards with BIOS identifier EA815.20A.86A. The jumper is controlled by pressing the key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory... normal operations Configure mode for clearing passwords (see Chapter 2 for instructions) Recovery mode for the computer. Maintenance Table 8. Desktop boards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in this section apply to change the BIOS settings for the computer.
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...8226; 3 • 2 • Auto (default) SDRAM RAS# to address a column in program order. Cache lookups are performed in memory. Cache lookups are written to Auto or User Defined. Feature Extended Configuration Extended Configuration Submenu Options • Default (default) • User-Defined... Description User Defined allows setting memory control and video memory cache mode. This submenu becomes available when User Defined is for applications not supporting Write Combining. Using ...
...8226; 3 • 2 • Auto (default) SDRAM RAS# to address a column in program order. Cache lookups are performed in memory. Cache lookups are written to Auto or User Defined. Feature Extended Configuration Extended Configuration Submenu Options • Default (default) • User-Defined... Description User Defined allows setting memory control and video memory cache mode. This submenu becomes available when User Defined is for applications not supporting Write Combining. Using ...
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... amount and type of the screen. Table 12. Specifies the current date. 60 Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Main Menu To access this menu, select Main on the menu bar at the top of RAM in the memory banks. Selects the current default language used by the BIOS. • English...
... amount and type of the screen. Table 12. Specifies the current date. 60 Intel Desktop Boards D815EEA2, D815EPEA2, D815EFV, and D815EPFV Product Guide Main Menu To access this menu, select Main on the menu bar at the top of RAM in the memory banks. Selects the current default language used by the BIOS. • English...