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Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 Software 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface...
Contents 1 Desktop Board Features 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 Software 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface...
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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... 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... Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
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... 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... Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
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... at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of memory being available to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Feature Summary...
... at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of memory being available to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of the desktop board. Feature Summary...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯... 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. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯... 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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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* ...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 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing 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* ...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 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG.
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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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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Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in Chapter 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...
Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in Chapter 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...
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... 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 support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with...
... 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 support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with...
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... may result in Table 6. 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 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...
... may result in Table 6. 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 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...
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...Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel...Go 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 D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel...Go 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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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 drive • ...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...
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 drive • ...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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...established. Use a shielded cable that do not support USB 2.0. 21 This may be required to accommodate operating systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet ... data rate is attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with another computer on the LAN. The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is occurring. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. four ...
...established. Use a shielded cable that do not support USB 2.0. 21 This may be required to accommodate operating systems that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet ... data rate is attached to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with another computer on the LAN. The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is occurring. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. four ...
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... is stored in Chapter 2. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do ...in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in the Firmware Hub. 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...
... is stored in Chapter 2. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do ...in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in the Firmware Hub. 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...
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...⎯ PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that... either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express ...
...⎯ PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that... either the supervisor password or the user password to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express ...
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... Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed if it is attached to support the standard...
... Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed if it is attached to support the standard...
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... system quickly returns to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: 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 correct...; Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems • Requires modem interrupt be unmasked for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to its last known awake state. When signaled by the LED turning amber. ...
... system quickly returns to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: 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 correct...; Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems • Requires modem interrupt be unmasked for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to its last known awake state. When signaled by the LED turning amber. ...
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... on the desktop board. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product...
... on the desktop board. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is asserted, the computer wakes from USB. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product...
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...and regulations. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out... and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you can ensure that instruct you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. Pay close attention to meet safety...
...and regulations. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. If you do not follow these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out... and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you can ensure that instruct you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. Pay close attention to meet safety...
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...G HF H F Figure 11. 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). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Align notches (see Figure 11, G) with your thumb and index ... socket cutouts (see (Figure 11, H). Make sure fingers align to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II For instructions on the load plate (Figure 12, I Figure 12. ...
...G HF H F Figure 11. 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). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Align notches (see Figure 11, G) with your thumb and index ... socket cutouts (see (Figure 11, H). Make sure fingers align to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II For instructions on the load plate (Figure 12, I Figure 12. ...
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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 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). OM16894 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 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). OM16894 Figure 13.