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... 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV...
... 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV...
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... Express Auto Configuration 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 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...27 Installation Precautions ...28 Installation Instructions...28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility...
... Express Auto Configuration 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 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin ...27 Installation Precautions ...28 Installation Instructions...28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility...
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... (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration 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...
... (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration 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...
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.... Internal Headers ...44 23. Install Processor ...34 12. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error...
.... Internal Headers ...44 23. Install Processor ...34 12. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error...
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... locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. 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 Express x1 connector continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller...
... locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. 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 Express x1 connector continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of : • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller...
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.../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) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control...
.../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) • Suspend to RAM (STR) • Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control...
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... Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connector...
... Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connector...
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.../support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the following links or pages for more information about: • Supported Intel processors for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on installing or upgrading...
.../support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the following links or pages for more information about: • Supported Intel processors for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on installing or upgrading...
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...: • 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 jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6...
...: • 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 jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6...
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... 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 following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional LAN, with status indicator LEDs...
... 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 following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface • PCI power management support LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional LAN, with status indicator LEDs...
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... the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities...
... the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as CD-ROM drives) • Older PIO Mode devices • Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities...
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... location of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is implemented at the password prompt of the chassis intrusion header. Power Management Features Power management is set, pressing at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan connectors ⎯ Suspend to view and change all Setup options...
... location of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set , you must enter either password to boot the computer. If only the supervisor password is implemented at the password prompt of the chassis intrusion header. Power Management Features Power management is set, pressing at several levels, including: • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan connectors ⎯ Suspend to view and change all Setup options...
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...identify controlled chassis fan headers. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be capable of the power connectors. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on system configuration and environment. The processor and chassis fan speed control...
...identify controlled chassis fan headers. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be capable of the power connectors. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on system configuration and environment. The processor and chassis fan speed control...
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... Product Documentation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state • Requires only one call to -RAM) sleep state. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to access the computer • Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems • Requires modem interrupt be off . If the system has a dual-colored power LED on Ring can...
... Product Documentation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state • Requires only one call to -RAM) sleep state. Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to access the computer • Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems • Requires modem interrupt be off . If the system has a dual-colored power LED on Ring can...
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... as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order. • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Connect PCI bus add-in cards • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You...
... as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Follow these guidelines before you begin: • Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order. • Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Connect PCI bus add-in cards • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You...
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..." on pins 9-10 (rear L channel). 7. Remove the cover. 4. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable. 6. To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Install a jumper on page 27. 2. Locate the yellow front panel audio header. Connect the audio cable to disable the back panel audio connectors. 5. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Replace the cover. 45 Remove the two jumpers from the header to the front panel audio solution...
..." on pins 9-10 (rear L channel). 7. Remove the cover. 4. Install a correctly keyed and shielded front panel audio cable. 6. To restore back panel audio, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Install a jumper on page 27. 2. Locate the yellow front panel audio header. Connect the audio cable to disable the back panel audio connectors. 5. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Replace the cover. 45 Remove the two jumpers from the header to the front panel audio solution...
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... update. 52 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Table 12 shows the jumper settings for booting. 1 3 1 3 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses...
... update. 52 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Table 12 shows the jumper settings for booting. 1 3 1 3 Configure (2-3) Recovery (None) After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses...
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... power adapter). 3. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. 7. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 27. 2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. The computer starts the Setup program. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen...
... power adapter). 3. Replace the cover, plug in the computer, and turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. 7. Use the arrow keys to save the current values and exit Setup. 10. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 27. 2. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Clearing Passwords This procedure assumes that you confirm clearing the password. The computer starts the Setup program. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen...
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... Key Transfer Manager to the new hard drive - This recovery procedure may restore the migratable keys from the program menu. 15. These passwords should be configured. Launch the Infineon Security Platform User Initialization Wizard. 10. To backup the keys for the EMBASSY Trust Suite, the Key Transfer Manager software must be documented and stored in a secured location (vault, safe deposit box, offsite storage, etc.) in case...
... Key Transfer Manager to the new hard drive - This recovery procedure may restore the migratable keys from the program menu. 15. These passwords should be configured. Launch the Infineon Security Platform User Initialization Wizard. 10. To backup the keys for the EMBASSY Trust Suite, the Key Transfer Manager software must be documented and stored in a secured location (vault, safe deposit box, offsite storage, etc.) in case...
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... The display type is engaged. CMOS Date/Time Not Set The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. HDC Failure Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller. Update OK! Keyboard Is Locked The system keyboard lock is different than what has been stored in the keyboard connection. Replace the battery soon. CMOS memory may be updated. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error...
... The display type is engaged. CMOS Date/Time Not Set The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. HDC Failure Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller. Update OK! Keyboard Is Locked The system keyboard lock is different than what has been stored in the keyboard connection. Replace the battery soon. CMOS memory may be updated. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error...