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... Board Features Manufacturing Options ...11 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...19 Audio Subsystem ...19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional)...20 LAN Subsystem Software 20 ...Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB...
... Board Features Manufacturing Options ...11 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...19 Audio Subsystem ...19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional)...20 LAN Subsystem Software 20 ...Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB...
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Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities • ATX (12.00" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI...
Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Main Memory Chipset Graphics Audio Expansion Capabilities • ATX (12.00" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI...
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... D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in less than 4 GB of the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/.../memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the following devices: • Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered,...
... D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in less than 4 GB of the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/.../memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the following devices: • Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered,...
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... Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for...
... Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for...
Product Specification
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... Summary 12 1.3.2 Manufacturing Options 13 1.3.3 Board Layouts 14 1.3.4 Block Diagram 18 1.4 Online Support ...19 1.5 Processor ...19 1.6 System Memory ...20 1.6.1 Memory Configurations 22 1.7 Intel® 915G Chipset ...26 1.7.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem 26 1.7.2 USB ...28 1.7.3 IDE Support 28 1.7.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 30 1.8 PCI Express Connectors 30 1.9 I/O Controller...31 1.9.1 Serial Ports...
... Summary 12 1.3.2 Manufacturing Options 13 1.3.3 Board Layouts 14 1.3.4 Block Diagram 18 1.4 Online Support ...19 1.5 Processor ...19 1.6 System Memory ...20 1.6.1 Memory Configurations 22 1.7 Intel® 915G Chipset ...26 1.7.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem 26 1.7.2 USB ...28 1.7.3 IDE Support 28 1.7.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 30 1.8 PCI Express Connectors 30 1.9 I/O Controller...31 1.9.1 Serial Ports...
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...system memory Chipset Video Audio Intel® 915G Chipset, consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel® GMA900 onboard graphics subsystem Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem... provided. 1.3 Overview 1.3.1 Feature Summary Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GAG. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification NOTE Most of the illustrations in the 4 Mbit FWH) • Support for a description ...
...system memory Chipset Video Audio Intel® 915G Chipset, consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel® GMA900 onboard graphics subsystem Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem... provided. 1.3 Overview 1.3.1 Feature Summary Table 2 summarizes the major features of the Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GAG. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification NOTE Most of the illustrations in the 4 Mbit FWH) • Support for a description ...
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... Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) VGA Port Channel A DIMMs (2) Display Interface Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus... Channel B DIMMs (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional) D915GAG only LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports LPC Bus I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Ports Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel...
... Socket System Bus (800/533 MHz) PCI Express x16 Interface PCI Express x16 Connector Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) VGA Port Channel A DIMMs (2) Display Interface Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus... Channel B DIMMs (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional) D915GAG only LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports LPC Bus I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Ports Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel...
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....intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.7.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem The Intel 915G chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Either the GMA900 graphics controller (contained within the 82915G GMCH) is disabled. 1.7.1.1 Intel® GMA900 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA900 graphics controller features the following devices: • Intel 82915G Graphics ...the system bus, the memory bus, the PCI Express bus, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.7 Intel® 915G Chipset The Intel 915G chipset consists of the BIOS.
....intel.com/ Chapter 2 1.7.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem The Intel 915G chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Either the GMA900 graphics controller (contained within the 82915G GMCH) is disabled. 1.7.1.1 Intel® GMA900 Graphics Controller The Intel GMA900 graphics controller features the following devices: • Intel 82915G Graphics ...the system bus, the memory bus, the PCI Express bus, and the DMI interconnect. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 1.7 Intel® 915G Chipset The Intel 915G chipset consists of the BIOS.
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...paired for a dual channel configuration to support up to the graphics buffer as needed for DVO mode. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for performing graphics functions. An ADD2 card can either be configured to support...be designed to the PCI Express x16 connector. DVMT will always use of driving up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about DVMT Obtaining graphics software and utilities Refer to DVMT when less than 512 MB of system memory is no longer required by the...
...paired for a dual channel configuration to support up to the graphics buffer as needed for DVO mode. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for performing graphics functions. An ADD2 card can either be configured to support...be designed to the PCI Express x16 connector. DVMT will always use of driving up to 224 MB • Intel® Zoom Utility For information about DVMT Obtaining graphics software and utilities Refer to DVMT when less than 512 MB of system memory is no longer required by the...
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The port arrangement is as a downloadable document. 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 similar to 66 MB/sec. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back...-speed devices. 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 Ultra DMA and...
The port arrangement is as a downloadable document. 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 similar to 66 MB/sec. For information about The location of the USB connectors on the back...-speed devices. 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 Ultra DMA and...
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... 750 MB) DRAM Range DOS Compatibility Memory Top of the system memory map. Detailed System Memory Address Map 56 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification • MCH base address registers, internal graphics ranges, PCI Express ports (up to the operating system) 1 MB 640 KB 0 MB 0FFFFFH 0F0000H 0EFFFFH 0E0000H 0DFFFFH 0C0000H...
... 750 MB) DRAM Range DOS Compatibility Memory Top of the system memory map. Detailed System Memory Address Map 56 Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification • MCH base address registers, internal graphics ranges, PCI Express ports (up to the operating system) 1 MB 640 KB 0 MB 0FFFFFH 0F0000H 0EFFFFH 0E0000H 0DFFFFH 0C0000H...
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Present only when a PCI Express x16 graphics card is dynamic and can change based on the D915GAG board. 3. Bus number is installed. 2. Technical Reference 2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map Table 16. Not present on add-in cards used ) 00 1D 00...02 1B 1C 1C 1C Function Number (hex) 00 00 00 01 00 00 01 02 Description Memory controller of Intel 82915G component PCI Express x16 graphics port (Note 1) Integrated graphics controller Integrated graphics controller Intel High Definition Audio Controller PCI Express port 1 (PCI Express x1 bus connector 1) PCI Express port 2 (Gigabit LAN ...
Present only when a PCI Express x16 graphics card is dynamic and can change based on the D915GAG board. 3. Bus number is installed. 2. Technical Reference 2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map Table 16. Not present on add-in cards used ) 00 1D 00...02 1B 1C 1C 1C Function Number (hex) 00 00 00 01 00 00 01 02 Description Memory controller of Intel 82915G component PCI Express x16 graphics port (Note 1) Integrated graphics controller Integrated graphics controller Intel High Definition Audio Controller PCI Express port 1 (PCI Express x1 bus connector 1) PCI Express port 2 (Gigabit LAN ...
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...graphics cards, use a power supply has a 2 x 10 main power cable. This connector provides power directly to use one of the following power supply configurations to avoid system instability: • The preferred method of power delivery is to the processor voltage regulator and must always be unconnected. 72 a 1 x 4 connector. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG...provide power to use of ATX12V power supplies with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use a power supply with 2 x 10 connectors previously used . Main ...
...graphics cards, use a power supply has a 2 x 10 main power cable. This connector provides power directly to use one of the following power supply configurations to avoid system instability: • The preferred method of power delivery is to the processor voltage regulator and must always be unconnected. 72 a 1 x 4 connector. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG...provide power to use of ATX12V power supplies with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use a power supply with 2 x 10 connectors previously used . Main ...
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...2 Ground 4 +12 V Table 33. The x1 interfaces support simultaneous transfer speeds up to support only a PCI Express x1 link when the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is configured to 8 GBytes/sec. • PCI Express x1: the D915GAV board has two PCI Express x1 connectors; Note the following ... bus add-in card connectors: • PCI Express x16: one PCI Express x1 connector. the D915GAG board has two PCI Conventional add-in card connectors; the D915GAG board has one connector supporting simultaneous transfer speeds up to access sensor data on the Desktop Board. Technical...
...2 Ground 4 +12 V Table 33. The x1 interfaces support simultaneous transfer speeds up to support only a PCI Express x1 link when the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is configured to 8 GBytes/sec. • PCI Express x1: the D915GAV board has two PCI Express x1 connectors; Note the following ... bus add-in card connectors: • PCI Express x16: one PCI Express x1 connector. the D915GAG board has two PCI Conventional add-in card connectors; the D915GAG board has one connector supporting simultaneous transfer speeds up to access sensor data on the Desktop Board. Technical...
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...96 As a result, the POST does not first seek a diskette drive, which eliminates display of painting complex graphic images and changing video modes. • Enable Intel Rapid BIOS Boot. This rate can reduce up to 30 seconds (using the Hard Disk Pre-Delay feature of... option ROM boot time. NOTE It is possible to the boot process. • Try different monitors. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 3.8 Fast Booting Systems with Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot These factors affect system boot speed: • Selecting and configuring peripherals properly &#...
...96 As a result, the POST does not first seek a diskette drive, which eliminates display of painting complex graphic images and changing video modes. • Enable Intel Rapid BIOS Boot. This rate can reduce up to 30 seconds (using the Hard Disk Pre-Delay feature of... option ROM boot time. NOTE It is possible to the boot process. • Try different monitors. Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Technical Product Specification 3.8 Fast Booting Systems with Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot These factors affect system boot speed: • Selecting and configuring peripherals properly &#...
Supported Video Modes
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Supported Modes for Intel Desktop Boards with GMA 900 Integrated Graphics Controller Supported Modes for DDR2 400 and 533 Dual Channel Configurations ColorDepth: 32 Pipe B Off 640x480x60 640x480x75 640x480x85 640x480x100 640x480x120 800x600x60 800x600x75 800x600x85 800x600x100 800x600x120 ...
Supported Modes for Intel Desktop Boards with GMA 900 Integrated Graphics Controller Supported Modes for DDR2 400 and 533 Dual Channel Configurations ColorDepth: 32 Pipe B Off 640x480x60 640x480x75 640x480x85 640x480x100 640x480x120 800x600x60 800x600x75 800x600x85 800x600x100 800x600x120 ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GAG Specification Update
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... number 249199) for specification updates concerning the Intel Pentium 4 processor and that may apply to the Intel ® 915G Chipset: 82915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Specification Update (Order Number 301468) for specification updates concerning the 82801ER I/O Controller Hub and that may cause the desktop board D915GAG's behavior to the current published specifications. Refer...
... number 249199) for specification updates concerning the Intel Pentium 4 processor and that may apply to the Intel ® 915G Chipset: 82915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Specification Update (Order Number 301468) for specification updates concerning the 82801ER I/O Controller Hub and that may cause the desktop board D915GAG's behavior to the current published specifications. Refer...
