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...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 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ...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 ...26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...
...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 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ...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 ...26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 ... Jumper Block 52 Clearing Passwords ...53 Back Panel Connectors...54 Replacing the Battery...55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File ... 66 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing and Removing a Processor 32 Installing a Processor 32 ... Jumper Block 52 Clearing Passwords ...53 Back Panel Connectors...54 Replacing the Battery...55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File ... 66 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
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...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of memory being available to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG...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 the...
...support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of memory being available to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG...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 the...
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...; PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) •... (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
...; PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) •... (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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Manufacturing Options Option LAN Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN and TPM Description Intel® 82562EZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector • Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet ...; Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11 Table 2. Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows...
Manufacturing Options Option LAN Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN and TPM Description Intel® 82562EZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector • Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet ...; Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11 Table 2. Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows...
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... 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...following links for more information about: • 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...
... 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...following links for more information about: • 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...
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... list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Supported Intel processors for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on installing or upgrading the...
... list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: • Supported Intel processors for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on installing or upgrading the...
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...BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz)... data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be...
...BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz)... data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be...
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... or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory...
... or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory...
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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... 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 • The location of ...
.../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... 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 • The location of ...
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... • Configurable 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 into the RJ-45 LAN connector (see Figure 3).
... • Configurable 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 into the RJ-45 LAN connector (see Figure 3).
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...On (steady state) 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is occurring. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 LAN link is selected. Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10...link is communicating with USB 1.1 devices. The computer is not established. LAN link is not established. The desktop board supports up to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Use a shielded ...
...On (steady state) 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is occurring. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 LAN link is selected. Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10...link is communicating with USB 1.1 devices. The computer is not established. LAN link is not established. The desktop board supports up to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Use a shielded ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. Expandability The desktop boards support the ...Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. Expandability The desktop boards support the ...Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If...
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... autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that provides full ACPI support. 23 You do not need to the chassis intrusion header on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user...intrusion header. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be connected to run the BIOS Setup program after you ...
... autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that provides full ACPI support. 23 You do not need to the chassis intrusion header on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. • Setting a user...intrusion header. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be connected to run the BIOS Setup program after you ...
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...using this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to any controlled chassis fan header. It is attached to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Suspend to identify controlled chassis fan headers. See Figure 24 on...PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the location of the fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three power...
...using this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to any controlled chassis fan header. It is attached to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Suspend to identify controlled chassis fan headers. See Figure 24 on...PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the location of the fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three power...
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... device or event, the system quickly returns to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for correct operation 25...
... device or event, the system quickly returns to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for correct operation 25...
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PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse... current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer... is turned off . 26 Go to page 55 for instructions on how to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year ...
PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse... current when the computer is turned off . Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer... is turned off . 26 Go to page 55 for instructions on how to replace the battery. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year ...
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.... Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. Read and adhere to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board. If you install and..., you can ensure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are marked accordingly. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you do not follow these instructions and the instructions supplied with regional laws and ...
.... Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to qualified technical personnel. Read and adhere to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board. If you install and..., you can ensure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are marked accordingly. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you do not follow these instructions and the instructions supplied with regional laws and ...
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... 12, J). Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 11. Align notches (see...G HF H F Figure 11. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 12, I Figure 12. Make sure fingers align to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II
... 12, J). Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 11. Align notches (see...G HF H F Figure 11. For instructions on the load plate (Figure 12, I Figure 12. Make sure fingers align to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II
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Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13). OM16894 Figure 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13). OM16894 Figure 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35