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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 ...22...
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 ...22...
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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 Removing DIMMs...40 Installing and Removing a PCI Express ... Enabling the Trusted Platform Module 66 Assuming Trusted 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 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...40 Installing and Removing a PCI Express ... Enabling the Trusted Platform Module 66 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
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...® 4 processor in card connectors (SMBus routed 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. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel®...
...® 4 processor in card connectors (SMBus routed 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. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel®...
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... 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 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV...
... 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 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV...
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...-in card connectors Speaker PCI 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...
...-in card connectors Speaker PCI 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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Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. Processors are not 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 Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The processor connects...
Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. Processors are not 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 Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The processor connects...
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...this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel 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 modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Table 5. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with...
...this effect on the screen at power up. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel 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 modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. Table 5. 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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...://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Table 6. This may result in Table 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support...
...://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Table 6. This may result in Table 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support...
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... protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. 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...
... protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. 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...
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... on page 48 for the location of the power connectors. 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 three chassis fan headers. It is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this feature...
... on page 48 for the location of the power connectors. 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 three chassis fan headers. It is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using this feature...
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...modules. Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you to refer computer servicing to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings ... integration, then EMC testing is required on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of...
...modules. Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you to refer computer servicing to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings ... integration, then EMC testing is required on the chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to qualified technical personnel. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you increase safety risk and the possibility of...
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... 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. Hold the processor with the socket 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...
... 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. Hold the processor with the socket 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...
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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.