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... Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of product features 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...
... Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of product features 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...
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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......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 BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 ...
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......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 BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 ...
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Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Fan Headers 48 ...of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Internal Headers ...44 23. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28....
Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Fan Headers 48 ...of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Internal Headers ...44 23. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28....
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......79 20. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Beep Codes...73 17. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Interrupts ...72 16.
......79 20. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Beep Codes...73 17. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Interrupts ...72 16.
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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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... x1 connector Related Links: Go to the 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 http://www...
... x1 connector Related Links: Go to the 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 http://www...
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The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Table 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory ...attempt to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-...
The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Table 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory ...attempt to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-...
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... ⎯ Two PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in the BIOS Setup program. 22 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...
... ⎯ Two PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in the BIOS Setup program. 22 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...
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.... Refer to Table 3 on page 48 for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have a 4-pin processor fan header. The overall system noise reduction will result in chassis fans...Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three power connectors. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards...
.... Refer to Table 3 on page 48 for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have a 4-pin processor fan header. The overall system noise reduction will result in chassis fans...Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three power connectors. Failure to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards...
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... the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Figure 28 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. 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...
... the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Figure 28 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. 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...
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...boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in ...This step 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. Double-click the ...
...boxes to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you can update the system BIOS while in ...This step 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. Double-click the ...
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... 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash...
... 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash...
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Enabling the Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to enter BIOS. 2. While the PC is displaying the splash screen (or POST screen), press the key to insure that is used to save the...the Owner password or any password, review the Password Recommendations made earlier in enabling and initializing the TPM. Start the system. 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by using the Infineon Security Platform Software. Create Owner password (...
Enabling the Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to enter BIOS. 2. While the PC is displaying the splash screen (or POST screen), press the key to insure that is used to save the...the Owner password or any password, review the Password Recommendations made earlier in enabling and initializing the TPM. Start the system. 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by using the Infineon Security Platform Software. Create Owner password (...
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... present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; 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 also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones...
... present) Exception interrupt error Display memory R/W error (Reserved; 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 also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones...
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...or date values stored in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. Keyboard Error Error in CMOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. Run Setup to set correct values. Run ...interface test failed. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - Check Setup to protected mode during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to make sure ...
...or date values stored in CMOS are not the same as the last boot. Keyboard Error Error in CMOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. Run Setup to set correct values. Run ...interface test failed. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - Check Setup to protected mode during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. BIOS Error Messages Error Message Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to make sure ...