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Contents 1 Desktop 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)...... 23 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 ...26...
Contents 1 Desktop 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)...... 23 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 ...26...
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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 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory...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 60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Recovering the ...
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 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory...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 60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Recovering the ...
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... Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73...
... Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73...
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Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4....Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Manufacturing Options 11 3. System Memory Map...71 14. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. EMC Regulations...79 20. RJ-45 10/100...
Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4....Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Manufacturing Options 11 3. System Memory Map...71 14. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. EMC Regulations...79 20. RJ-45 10/100...
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... x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board.
... x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board.
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... • One serial port • 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 ...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...
... • One serial port • 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 ...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...
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... 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be...
... 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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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.../desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/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 operating system and applications. This may result in Table 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and...
.../desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/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 operating system and applications. This may result in Table 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and...
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... will result in chassis fans always operating at the minimum necessary speeds. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. NOTE Not all chassis fan headers on system configuration and environment. The chassis ...current. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling... fan noise may lose register settings stored in memory. 24
... will result in chassis fans always operating at the minimum necessary speeds. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. NOTE Not all chassis fan headers on system configuration and environment. The chassis ...current. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling... fan noise may lose register settings stored in memory. 24
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This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to access the computer • Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems • ... to the Technical Product Specification by going 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 Resume on the front panel, the sleep state is standby power to be off . When...
This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to access the computer • Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems • ... to the Technical Product Specification by going 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 Resume on the front panel, the sleep state is standby power to be off . When...
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... Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up a log to...
... Board Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect internal headers • Set up a log to...
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... of both Channel A and Channel B. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in both...B. Dual Configuration Example 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 36 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data...
... of both Channel A and Channel B. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in both...B. Dual Configuration Example 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 36 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data...
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz...Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in.... Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz...Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in.... Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17.
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... the location of the battery. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement...
... the location of the battery. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur en matière de protection de l'environnement...
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.../support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. The BIOS file is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Download ...step is useful if you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Close all other applications. This chapter tells you how ...
.../support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. The BIOS file is accessed by either using the Intel Express BIOS Update utility or the Iflash Memory Update utility, and how to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Download ...step is useful if you can update the system BIOS while in an automated update utility that combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Close all other applications. This chapter tells you how ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you to: • Update the BIOS in drive A.... provided with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the update utility before attempting a BIOS update. NOTE Review the instructions distributed with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you to: • Update the BIOS in drive A.... provided with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Navigate to update the ...
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... 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended Memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Available high DOS memory (open to the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 14. FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024...
... 160 KB 1 KB 127 KB 512 KB Description Extended Memory Runtime BIOS Reserved Available high DOS memory (open to the PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (movable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory DMA Channels Table 14. FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024...
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A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS ... test error Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found) 73 Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. not used ) 8042 GateA20 cannot be reset First 64...
A Error Messages and Indicators Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG reports POST errors in two ways: • By sounding a beep code • By displaying an error message on the monitor BIOS Beep Codes The BIOS ... test error Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found) 73 Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. not used ) 8042 GateA20 cannot be reset First 64...
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...A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is selected correctly. CMOS memory may be updated. These values have been corrupted. DMA Error Error during read sector from the diskette drive. Updated Failed NVRAM was...has been stored in the keyboard connection. Pri Master Drive - Check Setup to boot. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. Checking NVRAM..... NVRAM was unable to make sure type is valid.
...A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is selected correctly. CMOS memory may be updated. These values have been corrupted. DMA Error Error during read sector from the diskette drive. Updated Failed NVRAM was...has been stored in the keyboard connection. Pri Master Drive - Check Setup to boot. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. Checking NVRAM..... NVRAM was unable to make sure type is valid.