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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes...second cable optional) • One diskette drive cable • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes...second cable optional) • One diskette drive cable • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ ...on system temperature • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Security (Optional) Trusted Platform Module (Optional) Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ ...on system temperature • Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Security (Optional) Trusted Platform Module (Optional) Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10
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... B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector ... • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/...
... B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector ... • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www.intel.com/design/...
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.../D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB ... Center LFE out Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 in Chapter 2 • ...
.../D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB ... Center LFE out Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: • Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 in Chapter 2 • ...
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...• PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic... EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built ...
...• PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic... EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built ...
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.... 100 Mbits/sec data rate is not established. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Table 8. LAN link is selected. The computer is not established. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer...
.... 100 Mbits/sec data rate is not established. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Table 8. LAN link is selected. The computer is not established. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer...
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and 6-channel audio configurations. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multichannel audio feature can be enabled. Back Panel Audio Connectors for both 4- For 6-channel audio, connect two additional speakers...
and 6-channel audio configurations. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multichannel audio feature can be enabled. Back Panel Audio Connectors for both 4- For 6-channel audio, connect two additional speakers...
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... for the Desktop Board D915GAG Processor data sheets ICH6 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/av/av_available.htm http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ag...
... for the Desktop Board D915GAG Processor data sheets ICH6 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/av/av_available.htm http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ag...
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...MB of total system memory installed. An example of this would be accessed by the graphics subsystem. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is no longer required by the ADD2 card. Once loaded, the operating system ...and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to DVMT on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of system physical memory (as needed for ...
...MB of total system memory installed. An example of this would be accessed by the graphics subsystem. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is no longer required by the ADD2 card. Once loaded, the operating system ...and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to DVMT on systems that have 256 MB but less than 256 MB of system physical memory (as needed for ...
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For information about Supported modes for the D915GAV board Supported modes for the D915GAG board Refer to http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/av/av_prdoc.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ag/ag_prdoc.htm 1.7.2 USB The boards support up to eight USB 2.0 ports, ... The ICH6 provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. and EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is available as follows: • Four ports are implemented with...
For information about Supported modes for the D915GAV board Supported modes for the D915GAG board Refer to http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/av/av_prdoc.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ag/ag_prdoc.htm 1.7.2 USB The boards support up to eight USB 2.0 ports, ... The ICH6 provides the USB controller for full-speed devices. and EHCI-compatible drivers. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is available as follows: • Four ports are implemented with...
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...connector that provides S/PDIF output signals) The functions of the back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.4, page 19 1.10.2 Audio Connectors The boards contain audio connector on both the back ...panel and the component side of the board. Product Description 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are dependent on the D915GAG board The signal names of the front panel audio connector The signal names of the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector...
...connector that provides S/PDIF output signals) The functions of the back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.4, page 19 1.10.2 Audio Connectors The boards contain audio connector on both the back ...panel and the component side of the board. Product Description 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are dependent on the D915GAG board The signal names of the front panel audio connector The signal names of the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector...
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... 64 34 The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.10.3 Intel® High Definition Audio Subsystem The Intel High Definition Audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801FB I /O Controller Hub (ICH6) Intel High Definition Audio Link ALC860 Audio Codec Mic In/Retasking Jack B Line...
... 64 34 The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.10.3 Intel® High Definition Audio Subsystem The Intel High Definition Audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801FB I /O Controller Hub (ICH6) Intel High Definition Audio Link ALC860 Audio Codec Mic In/Retasking Jack B Line...
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...88E50 for Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN connectivity (D915GAG board only) • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs. 1.11.1.1 Intel® 82562EZ Physical Layer Interface Device The Intel 82562EZ provides the following : • Physical layer interface device. As ... integrated status LEDs Additional features of the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address 35 Product Description 1.11 LAN Subsystem ...
...88E50 for Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN connectivity (D915GAG board only) • RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs. 1.11.1.1 Intel® 82562EZ Physical Layer Interface Device The Intel 82562EZ provides the following : • Physical layer interface device. As ... integrated status LEDs Additional features of the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address 35 Product Description 1.11 LAN Subsystem ...
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...support • Jumbo frame support • TCP, IP, UDP checksum offload • Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover • Full device driver compatibility • Configuration EEPROMs that contain the MAC address and ASF 2.0 support • Wake On LAN technology power management support ...8226; PCI Express Active State Power Management Support (L0s) • ASF 2.0 support 36 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with integrated status LEDs. Green LED Yellow LED OM15076 Figure 12. Table ...
...support • Jumbo frame support • TCP, IP, UDP checksum offload • Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover • Full device driver compatibility • Configuration EEPROMs that contain the MAC address and ASF 2.0 support • Wake On LAN technology power management support ...8226; PCI Express Active State Power Management Support (L0s) • ASF 2.0 support 36 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with integrated status LEDs. Green LED Yellow LED OM15076 Figure 12. Table ...
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...1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with the Wired for thermal monitoring on the D915GAG board Refer to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all three fans, ...The location of five voltages (+5 V, +12 V, +3.3 VSB, +1.5 V, and +VCCP) to Figure 14, page 39 Figure 15, page 40 38 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site.
...1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with the Wired for thermal monitoring on the D915GAG board Refer to detect levels above or below acceptable values • Thermally monitored closed-loop fan control, for all three fans, ...The location of five voltages (+5 V, +12 V, +3.3 VSB, +1.5 V, and +VCCP) to Figure 14, page 39 Figure 15, page 40 38 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site.
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Product Description 1.12.3 Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Desktop Utilities, LANDesk* software, or thirdparty software. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is in the closed position. 1.13 Power Management ...-up events (see Table 12 on page 44) • Support for achieving less than 15-watt system operation in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for a front panel power and sleep mode switch 41 For information about The functions of a computer. ACPI...
Product Description 1.12.3 Fan Monitoring Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel® Desktop Utilities, LANDesk* software, or thirdparty software. When the chassis cover is removed, the mechanical switch is in the closed position. 1.13 Power Management ...-up events (see Table 12 on page 44) • Support for achieving less than 15-watt system operation in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for a front panel power and sleep mode switch 41 For information about The functions of a computer. ACPI...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 12 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... NOTE The ... operating system that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support.
Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.13.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 12 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... NOTE The ... operating system that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support.
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...-in boards that can be unmasked for correct operation 1.13.2.6 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. 46 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be...can wake the computer from the S3 state. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of Resume on Ring can participate in cards, and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Resume on page 44 lists the devices and events that also support this specification can be summarized as follows: • ...
...-in boards that can be unmasked for correct operation 1.13.2.6 Wake from USB USB bus activity wakes the computer from USB. 46 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.13.2.3 LAN Wake Capabilities CAUTION For LAN wake capabilities, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be...can wake the computer from the S3 state. LAN wake capabilities enable remote wake-up of Resume on Ring can participate in cards, and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Resume on page 44 lists the devices and events that also support this specification can be summarized as follows: • ...
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... Information Format (MIF) database, which contains information about the computing system and its components. Legacy USB support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device... drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as an ATAPI master device. To use a USB keyboard to enter ...
... Information Format (MIF) database, which contains information about the computing system and its components. Legacy USB support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device... drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as an ATAPI master device. To use a USB keyboard to enter ...
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... used to create a custom splash screen. For information about The Intel World Wide Web site Refer to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are supported in the Integrator...target system to Section 1.4, page 19 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are recognized by default. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 5. The operating system loads. Both utilities verify that is available from the file location on a 1.44...
... used to create a custom splash screen. For information about The Intel World Wide Web site Refer to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are supported in the Integrator...target system to Section 1.4, page 19 3.6.1 Language Support The BIOS Setup program and help messages are recognized by default. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 5. The operating system loads. Both utilities verify that is available from the file location on a 1.44...