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... (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive ... 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...
... (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive ... 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...
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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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...Label A 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 (1x4)...8226; 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...
...Label A 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 (1x4)...8226; 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...
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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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...and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. OM17386 Figure 3. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the ...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...
...and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. OM17386 Figure 3. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the ...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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... all USB 2.0 ports to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; The desktop board supports up to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device.
... all USB 2.0 ports to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; The desktop board supports up to USB 1.1 operation. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device.
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... In Figure 23. 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. A B C Item A B C OM15694 Description Rear left/right out or Line In Front left /right...
... In Figure 23. 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. A B C Item A B C OM15694 Description Rear left/right out or Line In Front left /right...
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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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...be configured to be configured to support simultaneous display with different color depths and resolutions. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to DVMT on systems that are each capable of system physical memory (as an extended desktop configuration with...) • Single device operating in the BIOS Setup program) for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is installed. Up to 224 MB of system memory can either be accessed...
...be configured to be configured to support simultaneous display with different color depths and resolutions. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to DVMT on systems that are each capable of system physical memory (as an extended desktop configuration with...) • Single device operating in the BIOS Setup program) for maximum 2-D/3-D graphics performance. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is installed. Up to 224 MB of system memory can either be accessed...
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... IDE Interface The ICH6's Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for full-speed devices. and EHCI-compatible drivers. For information about Supported modes for the D915GAV board Supported modes for all ports. The...
... IDE Interface The ICH6's Parallel ATA IDE controller has one bus-mastering Parallel ATA IDE interface. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.7.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for full-speed devices. and EHCI-compatible drivers. For information about Supported modes for the D915GAV board Supported modes for all ports. The...
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...board The location of the front panel audio connector, the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector, and the optional S/PDIF connector on the D915GAG board The signal names of the front panel audio connector The signal names of the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector The signal names... of the back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are dependent on which subsystem is present. The component-side audio connectors include the following: ...
...board The location of the front panel audio connector, the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector, and the optional S/PDIF connector on the D915GAG board The signal names of the front panel audio connector The signal names of the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector The signal names... of the back panel audio connectors are available from Intel's World Wide Web site. Product Description 1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are dependent on which subsystem is present. The component-side audio connectors include the following: ...
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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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...option 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 ...
...option 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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Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with ... Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On Condition LAN link is a manufacturing option available only with the D915GAG board. 1.11.2.1 Marvel Yukon 88E8050 PCI Express 1.0a Integrated MAC/PHY Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Marvel Yukon... 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.11.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with ... Yellow LED State Off On Blinking Off On Condition LAN link is a manufacturing option available only with the D915GAG board. 1.11.2.1 Marvel Yukon 88E8050 PCI Express 1.0a Integrated MAC/PHY Gigabit Ethernet Controller The Marvel Yukon... 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 ...
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...about The location of the fan connectors and sensors for Management (WfM) specification. 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. The Desktop Board has several hardware management features, ...switch the fans on or off as needed • SMBus interface For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.4, page 19 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with ...
...about The location of the fan connectors and sensors for Management (WfM) specification. 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. The Desktop Board has several hardware management features, ...switch the fans on or off as needed • SMBus interface For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.4, page 19 1.12 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with ...
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... to the chassis intrusion connector. For information about The functions of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-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 The level of ACPI with the Desktop Board...
... to the chassis intrusion connector. For information about The functions of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-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 The level of ACPI with the Desktop Board...
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..., S3, S4, S5 Note: For LAN and PME# signal, S5 is disabled by default in the S5 state. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if...• LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology • Resume on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. 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 the computer...
..., S3, S4, S5 Note: For LAN and PME# signal, S5 is disabled by default in the S5 state. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.13.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if...• LAN wake capabilities • Instantly Available PC technology • Resume on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options. 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 the computer...
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...use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on the LAN implementation, the boards support LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in power ...ACPI S1 or S3 states. Failure to -RAM) sleep-state. The boards support the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. 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 ...
...use of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in cards, and drivers. 1.13.2.5 Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on the LAN implementation, the boards support LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in power ...ACPI S1 or S3 states. Failure to -RAM) sleep-state. The boards support the PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification. 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 ...
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... BIOS Features to PIO Mode 3 or 4, depending on the capability of SMBIOS is disabled. 2. 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. Legacy USB support operates as third-...
... BIOS Features to PIO Mode 3 or 4, depending on the capability of SMBIOS is disabled. 2. 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. Legacy USB support operates as third-...
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...can be used to Disabled in the Windows environment. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel branded logo. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are available in US English. This splash screen can...space with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. For information about The Intel World Wide Web site Refer to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 5. While the operating system is displayed by the operating system,...
...can be used to Disabled in the Windows environment. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Intel branded logo. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are available in US English. This splash screen can...space with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS update. For information about The Intel World Wide Web site Refer to prevent accidentally installing an incompatible BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 5. While the operating system is displayed by the operating system,...