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..., if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG.
..., if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. iii It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG.
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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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.... Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Install Processor ...34 12. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep...
.... Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Install Processor ...34 12. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep...
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......73 17. EMC Regulations...79 20. Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Product Certification Markings 80 viii DMA Channels ...71 15. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12.
......73 17. EMC Regulations...79 20. Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Product Certification Markings 80 viii DMA Channels ...71 15. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12.
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... 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.
... 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.
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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 configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should ... Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology ⎯ Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 ...
The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should ... Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology ⎯ Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 4 processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 ...
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... be updated by specifying manual configuration in the Firmware Hub. Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the...
... be updated by specifying manual configuration in the Firmware Hub. Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the...
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... if a self-controlled chassis fan is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 ...desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Refer to any controlled chassis fan header. It is attached to Table 3 on page 48 for the location of the fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards...
... if a self-controlled chassis fan is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 ...desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Refer to any controlled chassis fan header. It is attached to Table 3 on page 48 for the location of the fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards...
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... to be done in BIOS Setup. 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 unreliable computer operation. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current...
... to be done in BIOS Setup. 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 unreliable computer operation. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current...
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...Windows environment. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This runs the update program. 6. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also save ...BIOS Update window. 5. The BIOS file is required. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
...Windows environment. To update the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility With the Intel Express BIOS Update utility you are updating the BIOS for the computer. This runs the update program. 6. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can also save ...BIOS Update window. 5. The BIOS file is required. Follow the instructions provided in the dialog boxes to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Go to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop...
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... 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. If a logo appears, press to...
... 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 the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Iflash BIOS Update utility file. If a logo appears, press to...
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...before creating any other password). 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is 66 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to enter BIOS. 2. Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership... of the system to control initialization of the system initializes the TPM and configures all the passwords associated with the desktop board) to the system owner to protect their keys and data. NOTE System builders should follow the steps listed below ...
...before creating any other password). 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is 66 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to enter BIOS. 2. Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership... of the system to control initialization of the system initializes the TPM and configures all the passwords associated with the desktop board) to the system owner to protect their keys and data. NOTE System builders should follow the steps listed below ...
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...be reset First 64 K memory failure Timer not operational Processor failure (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. Table 16. 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...
...be reset First 64 K memory failure Timer not operational Processor failure (Reserved; Table 16 lists the BIOS codes. Table 16. 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...
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...have either been corrupted or the battery has failed. These values have been corrupted. DMA Error Error during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. ATAPI Incompatible... Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. Pri Master Drive - Keyboard Is Locked The system keyboard lock is not an ATAPI device. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during read sector from...
...have either been corrupted or the battery has failed. These values have been corrupted. DMA Error Error during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. ATAPI Incompatible... Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. Pri Master Drive - Keyboard Is Locked The system keyboard lock is not an ATAPI device. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during read sector from...