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... FCC Rules. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 1-800-628-8686 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of conformity marking is present on , the user is encouraged to try to the EMC performance of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. If this document...
... FCC Rules. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 1-800-628-8686 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of conformity marking is present on , the user is encouraged to try to the EMC performance of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. If this document...
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...: 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. Information Layout The chapters in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. iii It...
...: 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. Information Layout The chapters in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. iii It...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,... (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive cable • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term Description GB Gigabyte (1,073,... (1024 bytes) MB Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Mbit Megabit (1,048,576 bits) MHz Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents • Intel Desktop Board • I/O shield • One IDE cable • Two SATA cables (second cable optional) • One diskette drive cable • One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing ... x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable...42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting ... 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 ...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board 31 Installing ... x16 Card 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card 41 Connecting the IDE Cable...42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting ... 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 ...
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... PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio ... Supply Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Internal Headers ...44 23. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology...
... PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Back Panel Audio Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV 51 28. Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio ... Supply Cables 49 26. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Internal Headers ...44 23. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology...
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.... Manufacturing Options 11 3. Interrupts ...72 16. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Beep Codes...73 17. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Audio...
.... Manufacturing Options 11 3. Interrupts ...72 16. Product Certification Markings 80 viii Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Beep Codes...73 17. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Audio...
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...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • Intel... 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 less...
...intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • Intel... 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 less...
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... ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Four ports routed to two USB headers • Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels, via the ICH6, one device per channel • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • ...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.
... ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯ Four ports routed to two USB headers • Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels, via the ICH6, one device per channel • One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) • ...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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Table 2. Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller...
Table 2. Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller...
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Line In RJ45 A BC W V D U E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J I H P NL OM16860 Figure 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV.
Line In RJ45 A BC W V D U E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J I H P NL OM16860 Figure 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV.
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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 processor core voltage ...
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 ...
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Line In RJ45 A BC D E V U F T G G B S Channel A Channel B G DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J P NL I H OM16861 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14
Line In RJ45 A BC D E V U F T G G B S Channel A Channel B G DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 R Q OM K J P NL I H OM16861 Figure 2. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14
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...: 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...
...: 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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... 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. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium ..., page 32 in Chapter 2 • The location of the two power connectors, page 48 in Chapter 2 16 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2...
... 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. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium ..., page 32 in Chapter 2 • The location of the two power connectors, page 48 in Chapter 2 16 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2...
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...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 Table 6. ...FSB frequency (MHz) Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) DDR2 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...
...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 Table 6. ...FSB frequency (MHz) Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) DDR2 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...
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Desktop Board Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-...Links: 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 of audio ...
Desktop Board Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: • Intel 915G Express Chipset • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 • PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-...Links: 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 of audio ...
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...PCI systems • PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: •...the 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...
...PCI systems • PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: •...the 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...
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...be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. 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 cards ... Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. 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 ...
...be updated by specifying manual configuration in Chapter 3. 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 cards ... Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. 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 ...
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...the desktop board may be capable of the power connectors. If the standby current necessary to Table 3 on the system temperature. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure... 26 on system configuration and environment. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three power connectors. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based on page 50 for the power supply must be disabled...
...the desktop board may be capable of the power connectors. If the standby current necessary to Table 3 on the system temperature. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure... 26 on system configuration and environment. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three power connectors. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based on page 50 for the power supply must be disabled...
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... the computer is turned off . 26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar.
... the computer is turned off . 26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar.