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... Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are arranged as...
... Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. iii Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are arranged as...
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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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... Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Fan Headers 48 25. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Installing the I/O Shield...
... Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Fan Headers 48 25. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Installing the I/O Shield...
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... Components 13 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Beep Codes...73 17. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Interrupts ...72 16. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Manufacturing Options 11...
... Components 13 4. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Beep Codes...73 17. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Interrupts ...72 16. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Manufacturing Options 11...
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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 this effect on the screen at power up. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. Table 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory ...attempt to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 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-...
The BIOS will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. Table 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory ...attempt to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 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-...
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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 inside the computer. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express...
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 inside the computer. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express...
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...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 RAM (...desktop board may be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Desktop boards...
...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 RAM (...desktop board may be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Desktop boards...
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... the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Use this menu 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...
... the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Use this menu 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...
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... this file to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Go to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This...
... this file to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. Your system will be used to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Go to view and change the BIOS settings for multiple identical systems.) 4. This...
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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. During system boot, the AUTOEXEC...
... 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. During system boot, the AUTOEXEC...
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... (included with the TPM that the owner/end customer of the system initializes the TPM and configures all the passwords associated with the desktop board) to the system owner to assist them in this document). 4. Use the arrow keys to go to save the Emergency Recovery Token...) must be moved to a removable media (floppy, CDR, flash media, etc) if the file was not saved to enter BIOS. 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to insure that is used to protect ...
... (included with the TPM that the owner/end customer of the system initializes the TPM and configures all the passwords associated with the desktop board) to the system owner to assist them in this document). 4. Use the arrow keys to go to save the Emergency Recovery Token...) must be moved to a removable media (floppy, CDR, flash media, etc) if the file was not saved to enter BIOS. 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Trusted Platform Module Ownership The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to insure that is used to protect ...
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... as, POST module not found) 73 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 by two short tones) during POST...
... as, POST module not found) 73 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 by two short tones) during POST...
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... Master HDD Error Pri Slave HDD Error Sec Master HDD Error Sec Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec Slave Drive - A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding... Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to reset values. Replace the battery soon. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during read sector from the diskette drive. ATAPI Incompatible Pri Slave Drive...
... Master HDD Error Pri Slave HDD Error Sec Master HDD Error Sec Slave HDD Error Could not read /write test of the BIOS error messages. Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible Sec Slave Drive - A: Drive Error B: Drive Error No response from corresponding... Explanation GA20 Error An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to reset values. Replace the battery soon. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during read sector from the diskette drive. ATAPI Incompatible Pri Slave Drive...