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... Manufacturing Options ...11 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...19 Audio Subsystem ...19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional)...20 LAN Subsystem... 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...
... Manufacturing Options ...11 Supported Operating Systems 11 Desktop Board Components 12 Processor ...16 Main Memory ...17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset 18 Graphics Subsystem ...19 Audio Subsystem ...19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional)...20 LAN Subsystem... 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...
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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 the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory ...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 ...
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 the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory ...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 ...
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... 32 9. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Remove the...PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. 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 ...
... 32 9. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Lift Socket Lever...32 8. Remove the...PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. 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 ...
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... ...72 16. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Manufacturing Options 11 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. USB 2.0 Header...
... ...72 16. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Manufacturing Options 11 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. USB 2.0 Header...
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.../support/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...
.../support/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...
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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 Advanced ...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 ...
... 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 Advanced ...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 ...
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... support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 be populated with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double...
... support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 be populated with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double...
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... 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. Table 6. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed...
... 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. Table 6. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed...
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...the desktop board may be capable of the power connectors. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards ...desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have a 4-pin processor fan header. System fan noise may lose register settings stored in the fan operating at full speed. Refer to Table 3 on page 48 for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. The overall system noise reduction will result in memory...
...the desktop board may be capable of the power connectors. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards ...desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have a 4-pin processor fan header. System fan noise may lose register settings stored in the fan operating at full speed. Refer to Table 3 on page 48 for the location of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. The overall system noise reduction will result in memory...
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...: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to be off . Figure 4. This includes the memory modules and...
...: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Standby Power Indicator OM16879 Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to be off . Figure 4. This includes the memory modules and...
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...front panel power button is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect ...telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part ...
...front panel power button is not available, you how to: • Install the I/O shield • Install and remove the desktop board • Install and remove a processor and memory • Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card • Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables • Connect ...telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or perform any of the computer chassis. 27 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part ...
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...1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 36 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in ..., 400 MHz 1 GB, 400 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 14. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
...1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 36 You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in ..., 400 MHz 1 GB, 400 MHz Channel A Channel B Figure 14. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure.
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Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz...Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in.... Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of channel B (see Figure 15). 256 MB, 400 MHz...Channel A Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in.... Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in single channel memory operation. 37
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Matching the Correct DIMM 38 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism.
Matching the Correct DIMM 38 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in Figure 17. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism.
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.... 55 Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on väärä. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. VIKTIGT! La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur...
.... 55 Paristot on kierrätettävä, jos se on väärä. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. VIKTIGT! La mise au rebut des piles usagées doit respecter les réglementations locales en vigueur...
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... combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Close all other applications. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is included in...
... combines the functionality of the Intel® Flash Memory Update Utility and the ease-of use of Windows-based installation wizards. Download the file to your hard drive where it was saved. Close all other applications. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. This step is included in...
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... AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the BIOS update diskette in flash 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 view the POST messages. 60 As the computer boots...
... AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the BIOS update diskette in flash 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 view the POST messages. 60 As the computer boots...
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FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K A0000 - 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 13. FFFFFFFF 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - DMA Channels DMA Channel Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Data Width 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 ... 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits System Resource Parallel port Floppy drive Parallel port (for ECP or EPP) DMA controller Open Open Open 71 System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000 - C7FFF 9FC00 - 9FFFF 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K 80000 - 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF Size 4095 MB 64 KB...
FFFFF 896 K - 960 K E0000 - DFFFF 640 K - 800 K 639 K - 640 K A0000 - 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map Table 13. FFFFFFFF 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - DMA Channels DMA Channel Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Data Width 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 bits 8 or 16 ... 16 bits 16 bits 16 bits System Resource Parallel port Floppy drive Parallel port (for ECP or EPP) DMA controller Open Open Open 71 System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) 1024 K - 4194304 K 100000 - C7FFF 9FC00 - 9FFFF 512 K - 639 K 0 K - 512 K 80000 - 9FBFF 00000 - 7FFFF Size 4095 MB 64 KB...
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...lists the BIOS codes. Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not 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... no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero. not used ) 8042 GateA20 cannot be reset First 64 K memory failure Timer not operational Processor failure (Reserved;
...lists the BIOS codes. Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Description Refresh failure Parity cannot be toggled (memory failure or not 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... no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero. not used ) 8042 GateA20 cannot be reset First 64 K memory failure Timer not operational Processor failure (Reserved;
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is engaged. Run Setup to make sure device is different ... Failure Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller. Checking NVRAM..... A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive. CMOS memory may be losing power. Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. Run Setup to see if it is being...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during the memory test. ATAPI Incompatible Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Corresponding drive is engaged. Run Setup to make sure device is different ... Failure Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller. Checking NVRAM..... A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding drive. CMOS memory may be losing power. Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. Run Setup to see if it is being...