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...15 of the FCC Rules. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to Part 15 of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the Radio Interference ...This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from Intel Corporation by going to the EMC performance of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 1-800-628-8686 This equipment has...
...15 of the FCC Rules. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to Part 15 of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the Radio Interference ...This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from Intel Corporation by going to the EMC performance of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 1-800-628-8686 This equipment has...
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...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. ...arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG.
...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. ...arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for technically qualified personnel. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below ...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 ...• One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below ...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 ...• One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver...
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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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... Lever...32 8. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block...
... Lever...32 8. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. System Memory Map...71 14. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Boards D915GAG... and D915GUX Components 15 5. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Feature Summary...9 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. System Memory Map...71 14. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Boards D915GAG... and D915GUX Components 15 5. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Feature Summary...9 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front ...
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..." x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium®...motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel® High Definition Audio • Realtek codec Desktop boards D915GAV...
..." x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV • MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium®...motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel® High Definition Audio • Realtek codec Desktop boards D915GAV...
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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 ... 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.
...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 ... 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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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 ... (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 Table 2. Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG.
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 ... (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 Table 2. Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG.
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Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 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. 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.
Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 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. 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.
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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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. 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 Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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. 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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... 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 (fan speed control) Alternate...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 ...
... 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 (fan speed control) Alternate...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 ...
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... purchased separately. 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 the...
... purchased separately. 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 the...
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...the memory controller for normal operation. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in 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...⎯ Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology ⎯ Up to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 memory controller for normal operation. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in 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...⎯ Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology ⎯ Up to this effect on the screen at power up. 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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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in less than 4 GB of the following devices: • Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with gold-plated contacts •...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 Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in less than 4 GB of the following devices: • Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with gold-plated contacts •...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 Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory ...
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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 ...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 ...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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... and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. OM17386 Figure 3. Back 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 ... 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...
... and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. OM17386 Figure 3. Back 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 ... 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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...override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ 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-... IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer. 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...
...override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ 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-... IDE devices (such as hard drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer. 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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... fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the...
... fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this desktop board must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the...
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...the clock current when the computer is turned off . 26 Speaker A speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. The battery on the desktop board. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. The speaker provides audible ...the computer is turned off . Go to replace the battery. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. 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. Real-Time Clock The...
...the clock current when the computer is turned off . 26 Speaker A speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. The battery on the desktop board. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. The speaker provides audible ...the computer is turned off . Go to replace the battery. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. 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. Real-Time Clock The...