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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...38...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...38...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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...Processor ...34 12. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Internal Headers ...44 23. Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards... D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole...
...Processor ...34 12. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Internal Headers ...44 23. Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System 47 24. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Intel Desktop Boards... D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole...
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... describes the main features of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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 card connectors (SMBus routed...
... describes the main features of the desktop board. Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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 card connectors (SMBus routed...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 intrusion...
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 intrusion...
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... Express 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...
... Express 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 the desktop board and must be purchased separately. 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...
... with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. 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...
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...memory configurations defined in Table 5. 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: •... 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...
...memory configurations defined in Table 5. 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: •... 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...
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... 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 ...
... 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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... Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. 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 x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in...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 like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip*...
... Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. 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 x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in...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 like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip*...
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...If the standby current necessary to Table 3 on system configuration and environment. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have two chassis fan headers. The chassis fan speed control feature should be able to provide enough ...necessary speeds. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on page 48 for ...
...If the standby current necessary to Table 3 on system configuration and environment. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have two chassis fan headers. The chassis fan speed control feature should be able to provide enough ...necessary speeds. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on page 48 for ...
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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 internal headers • Set up a ...
... 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 internal headers • Set up a ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you can ensure that ...instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you to refer computer servicing to find out how you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all of : • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • ... before integration, then EMC testing is required on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you can ensure that ...instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you to refer computer servicing to find out how you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all of : • Sharp pins on connectors • Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies • ... before integration, then EMC testing is required on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions.
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... (see Figure 8, C and D) C D D Figure 8. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25). 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. B A Figure 7. Lift the load plate. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 4 on...
... (see Figure 8, C and D) C D D Figure 8. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 25). 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. B A Figure 7. Lift the load plate. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 4 on...
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... from the socket (see Figure 9, E). Always replace the processor back to touch the bottom of the processor. Figure 10. Remove the Processor from the socket (see Figure 10). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5. Remove the processor from the load plate. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to...
... from the socket (see Figure 9, E). Always replace the processor back to touch the bottom of the processor. Figure 10. Remove the Processor from the socket (see Figure 10). Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5. Remove the processor from the load plate. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to...
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... down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 11. Lower the processor straight down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to...processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II 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). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV...
... down without tilting or sliding the processor in Figure 11. Lower the processor straight down on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to...processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II 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). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV...
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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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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. 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. Location of the fan headers.
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. 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. Location of the fan headers.
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Observe the precautions in damage to the 2x2 connector. 4. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the desktop board and/or power supply. Figure 24 shows the location of the 1x4 power connection is backwards compatible with ATX12V power ...Power Cables 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. Use of the power connectors. 1 2...
Observe the precautions in damage to the 2x2 connector. 4. Connect the 12 V processor core voltage power supply cable to the desktop board and/or power supply. Figure 24 shows the location of the 1x4 power connection is backwards compatible with ATX12V power ...Power Cables 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. Use of the power connectors. 1 2...