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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 36 Installing DIMMs......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 ...
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 36 Installing DIMMs......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 ...
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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 16. Inserting the PCI Express x16 ...Lever...32 8. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Install Processor ...34 12. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface...
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 16. Inserting the PCI Express x16 ...Lever...32 8. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 22. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Install Processor ...34 12. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface...
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... connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 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 4 GB of system memory NOTE: System resources (such as...
... connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 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 4 GB of system memory NOTE: System resources (such as...
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... adjusts processor fan speed based on processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based 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
... adjusts processor fan speed based on processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based 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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Desktop Board Features Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header 1 (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis...
Desktop Board Features Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header 1 (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis...
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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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... included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an...
... included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an...
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... you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 ... 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) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184...
... you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. 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 ... 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) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: • Four 184...
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...DDR2 533 Pentium 4 processor 800 533 533 533 DDR2 400 Pentium 4 processor 800 400 533 400 Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub...the following link for more information about : • 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 less than 4 GB of...
...DDR2 533 Pentium 4 processor 800 533 533 533 DDR2 400 Pentium 4 processor 800 400 533 400 Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub...the following link for more information about : • 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 less than 4 GB of...
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... utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for 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 disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives...9135; 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-...
... utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for 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 disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives...9135; 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-...
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... chassis fan headers. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan...
... chassis fan headers. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan...
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... an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. Some circuitry on the board can continue 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 •... serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you can provide some ...
... an ESD workstation using and modifying electronic equipment. Some circuitry on the board can continue 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 •... serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you can provide some ...
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...• Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could be hazardous If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are marked accordingly. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide... Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis ...
...• Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to wires that could be hazardous If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are marked accordingly. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide... Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis ...
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... below. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. B A Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 7, A and B).
... below. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. B A Figure 7. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to do so could damage the processor and the board. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 7, A and B).
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... socket (see Figure 9, E). Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5. Figure 10. Always replace the processor back to touch the bottom of the processor. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket (see Figure 10). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the package if the...
... socket (see Figure 9, E). Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5. Figure 10. Always replace the processor back to touch the bottom of the processor. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the socket (see Figure 10). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to the package if the...
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... cutouts (see (Figure 11, H). Install Processor 7. Hold the processor with the socket see Figure 11, F). Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product...
... cutouts (see (Figure 11, H). Install Processor 7. Hold the processor with the socket see Figure 11, F). Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). Pressing down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 11. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product...
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Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35 OM16894 Figure 13.
Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35 OM16894 Figure 13.
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Location of the fan headers. Connect the processor's fan heat sink cable to the 3-pin fan headers. 3 21 A 3 21 B 43 2 1 A Figure 24. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables Figure 24 shows the location of Fan Headers 43 2 1 B OM16857 48 Connect chassis fan cables to the 4-pin processor fan header on the board.
Location of the fan headers. Connect the processor's fan heat sink cable to the 3-pin fan headers. 3 21 A 3 21 B 43 2 1 A Figure 24. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Connecting Fan and Power Cables Connecting Fan Cables Figure 24 shows the location of Fan Headers 43 2 1 B OM16857 48 Connect chassis fan cables to the 4-pin processor fan header on the board.
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...CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to the desktop board may result in "Before You Begin" on the desktop board is recommended with ATX12V power supplies with 2x10 power connections. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables ...The 2x12 main power connector on page 27. 2. Connect the 1x4 power supply cable to the desktop board and/or power supply. Connect the main power supply cable to the 2x2 connector. 4. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x10 connector.
...CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to the desktop board may result in "Before You Begin" on the desktop board is recommended with ATX12V power supplies with 2x10 power connections. Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables ...The 2x12 main power connector on page 27. 2. Connect the 1x4 power supply cable to the desktop board and/or power supply. Connect the main power supply cable to the 2x2 connector. 4. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the 2x10 connector.