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... user about how to prevent damage to update 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 board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. iii NOTE Notes call attention to...
... user about how to prevent damage to update 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 board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. iii NOTE Notes call attention to...
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... 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 ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...
... 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 ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...
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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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Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Connecting ...the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Install Processor ...34 12. Matching the Correct DIMM...
Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 11. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 15. Connecting ...the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Install Processor ...34 12. Matching the Correct DIMM...
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...Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. DMA Channels ...71 15. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Beep Codes...73 17. ... Signal Names 46 11. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector ...
...Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. EMC Regulations...79 20. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. DMA Channels ...71 15. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Beep Codes...73 17. ... Signal Names 46 11. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector ...
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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 ... 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
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 ... 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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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 ...Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13 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 ...Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13 Desktop Board Features Table 3....
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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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... 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 gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single...technology ⎯ Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. If your ...
... 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 gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single...technology ⎯ Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation. If your ...
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... ports are backward compatible with another computer on the LAN. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is communicating with USB 1.1 devices. Table 7. LAN activity is ...not support USB 2.0. 21 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to a USB...
... ports are backward compatible with another computer on the LAN. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is communicating with USB 1.1 devices. Table 7. LAN activity is ...not support USB 2.0. 21 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to a USB...
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... configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 2. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express...channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between ...
... configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 2. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options by following : • Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express...channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. You can be updated by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between ...
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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 autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that detects if ...the chassis intrusion header. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can be accessed and who can boot the computer. Setup options are set , the computer boots without asking for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI...
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 autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that detects if ...the chassis intrusion header. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that can be accessed and who can boot the computer. Setup options are set , the computer boots without asking for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI...
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... three power connectors. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode...
... three power connectors. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode...
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... This chapter tells 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 ...; Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Connect PCI bus add-in cards • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in this chapter only at...
... This chapter tells 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 ...; Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking • Connect fans and power cables • Connect PCI bus add-in cards • Set the BIOS configuration jumper • Clear passwords • Locate back panel connectors • Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in this chapter only at...
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... passwords for the Setup program modes. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Table 12. 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...
... passwords for the Setup program modes. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables all board configurations to clear passwords. Table 12. 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...
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... kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the voltage drops below a... certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplac...
... kasseras enligt de lokala miljövårdsbestämmelserna. VORSICHT Bei falschem Einsetzen einer neuen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the voltage drops below a... certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in accordance with an equivalent one. PRÉCAUTION Risque d'explosion si la pile usagée est remplac...
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...if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Your ...hard drive. (You can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Close all other applications. This step is included ...
...if you are updating the BIOS for the computer. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. This runs the update program. 6. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Your ...hard drive. (You can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Close all other applications. This step is included ...
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... 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 a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the...
... 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 a new version of the BIOS Updating the BIOS CAUTION The AUTOEXEC.BAT file provided with the update files updates the...
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...of code available in drive A, replace the computer cover, and connect the computer's power cord. 12. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. The recovery process will begin again followed by listening to set recovery mode for Setup. 1 3 11. This sequence of ... the procedure by two more information on pins 1-2 as shown below to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. 1. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Listen to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will take a few minutes. 6. The following...
...of code available in drive A, replace the computer cover, and connect the computer's power cord. 12. however, if an interruption occurs, the BIOS could be damaged. The recovery process will begin again followed by listening to set recovery mode for Setup. 1 3 11. This sequence of ... the procedure by two more information on pins 1-2 as shown below to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. 1. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Listen to the speaker: • Upon applying power, drive A will take a few minutes. 6. The following...
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... mitigate the chance of today's software by any program utilizing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) may become available. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be lost. Read the Security Precautions for the transfer of a system to a new owner. Read the...• Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be recovered and may be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to be restored from software-based attacks. Both the ...
... mitigate the chance of today's software by any program utilizing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) may become available. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be lost. Read the Security Precautions for the transfer of a system to a new owner. Read the...• Platform Failure: In the event of a platform failure and/or replacement of the motherboard, recovery procedures may allow migratable keys to be recovered and may be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to allow the migratable keys to be restored from software-based attacks. Both the ...