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... in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. However, there is provided in connection with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Intel products are registered trademarks of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Date June 2004 September 2004 If an FCC declaration...
... in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. However, there is provided in connection with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Intel products are registered trademarks of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Date June 2004 September 2004 If an FCC declaration...
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...(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 BIOS ...board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG...
...(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 BIOS ...board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG...
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...(1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive cable ... statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The ...
...(1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive cable ... statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The ...
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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 ...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 Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...
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 ...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 Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...
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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14. Dual Configuration ... Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. 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...
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14. Dual Configuration ... Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. 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...
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... LEDs 21 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Feature Summary...9 2. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Beep Codes...73 17. Manufacturing Options 11 3. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Jumper...
... LEDs 21 9. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Feature Summary...9 2. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Beep Codes...73 17. Manufacturing Options 11 3. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Jumper...
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... Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. Table 1. 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 less than...
... Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of the desktop board. Table 1. 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 less than...
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...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 ...(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.
...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 ...(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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... Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Table 2. 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 ... 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
... Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Table 2. 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 ... 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
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Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Line In RJ45 A BC W V D U E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J I H P NL OM16860 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV.
Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Line In RJ45 A BC W V D U E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J I H P NL OM16860 Figure 1. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 Line In RJ45 A BC D E V U F T G G B S Channel A Channel B G DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J P NL I H OM16861 Figure 2.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 Line In RJ45 A BC D E V U F T G G B S Channel A Channel B G DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J P NL I H OM16861 Figure 2.
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Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A B 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 (... 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...
Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A B 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 (... 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...
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... 2 16 The supported processors 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...
... 2 16 The supported processors 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...
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...processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with DIMMs that ... you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Table 5. 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-registered single or...
...processor DDR 333 Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with DIMMs that ... you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Table 5. 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-registered single or...
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... The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency...memory addresses above 3 GB. 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 the...
... The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency...memory addresses above 3 GB. 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 the...
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Desktop Board Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • 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 ...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 ...
Desktop Board Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • 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 ...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 ...
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OM17386 Figure 3. 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 ...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 (...
OM17386 Figure 3. 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 ...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 (...
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...⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in cards... Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in Chapter 3. 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,...
...⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in cards... Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in Chapter 3. 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,...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. The processor and chassis fan speed control features ...processor fan speed control will vary based on page 50 for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three chassis fan headers. The overall system noise reduction will result in memory. 24 If the ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. The processor and chassis fan speed control features ...processor fan speed control will vary based on page 50 for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three chassis fan headers. The overall system noise reduction will result in memory. 24 If the ...
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...asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from USB. 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 calendar. The battery on the desktop board. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or...
...asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of a USB peripheral that supports wake from USB. 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 calendar. The battery on the desktop board. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or...