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... attention 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 BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Information Layout The...
... attention 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 BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Information Layout The...
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... (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 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...
... (SATA) Cable 43 Connecting Internal Headers 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables 48 Connecting Fan Cables 48 Connecting Power Cables 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper 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...
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... used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control that automatically adjusts processor fan speed based 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...
... used to monitor fan activity • Remote diode temperature sensing • Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control that automatically adjusts processor fan speed based 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...
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...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 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 connector Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel...
...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 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 connector Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: • Intel...
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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) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The processor connects to the desktop board and/or power supply. 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 ...
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) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The processor connects to the desktop board and/or power supply. 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 ...
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...) 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 Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options...
...) 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 Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS can override the auto-configuration options...
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... required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. •...
... required for using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 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 log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. •...
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...Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in BIOS Setup. Figure 28 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration 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. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX...
...Test (POST) runs, the BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in BIOS Setup. Figure 28 shows the location of the desktop board's BIOS configuration jumper. 13 OM16898 Figure 28. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration 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. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX...
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... computer. Replace the cover, plug in "Before You Begin" on pins 1-2 as shown below . 1 3 13. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 28). 5. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to normal mode. 1. Remove the computer cover. 4. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords.
... computer. Replace the cover, plug in "Before You Begin" on pins 1-2 as shown below . 1 3 13. Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 28). 5. Use the arrow keys to the computer. Press and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that the board is set to normal mode. 1. Remove the computer cover. 4. To restore normal operation, place the jumper on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to select Clear Passwords.
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... any password changes. no TPM specific recovery is the most frequently used to compromise the security of the platform. 9. Create a Basic User password (this password is necessary. Follow the instructions and create and document the locations for this Emergency Recovery Token file should be repeated after any other password). 11. The key archive should be updated after any previous keys or content to the new hard drive - All passwords...
... any password changes. no TPM specific recovery is the most frequently used to compromise the security of the platform. 9. Create a Basic User password (this password is necessary. Follow the instructions and create and document the locations for this Emergency Recovery Token file should be repeated after any other password). 11. The key archive should be updated after any previous keys or content to the new hard drive - All passwords...
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... 66 21. LAN Connector LED Locations 31 12. Localized High Temperature Zones 73 vii Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 19 4. Location of the Jumper Block 67 22. Detailed System Memory Address Map 50 16. Component-side Connectors 58 18. Connection Diagram for High Definition Audio Subsystem......30 10. Contents 3.6 BIOS Updates ...82 3.6.1 Language Support 82 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 82 3.7 Boot Options ...83 3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot 83 3.7.2 Network Boot 83 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 83 3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 83 3.8 Fast...
... 66 21. LAN Connector LED Locations 31 12. Localized High Temperature Zones 73 vii Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 19 4. Location of the Jumper Block 67 22. Detailed System Memory Address Map 50 16. Component-side Connectors 58 18. Connection Diagram for High Definition Audio Subsystem......30 10. Contents 3.6 BIOS Updates ...82 3.6.1 Language Support 82 3.6.2 Custom Splash Screen 82 3.7 Boot Options ...83 3.7.1 CD-ROM Boot 83 3.7.2 Network Boot 83 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 83 3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST 83 3.8 Fast...
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... Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus Channel B DIMMs (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional) LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports LPC Bus I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Ports Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Chipset TPM Component (Optional) 10/100 LAN PLC (Optional) LAN Connector DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface LPC Bus IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional) PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SMBus Hardware Monitoring and Fan...
... Dual-Channel Memory Bus SMBus Channel B DIMMs (2) Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional) LAN Connector USB Back Panel/Front Panel USB Ports LPC Bus I/O Controller LPC Bus Serial Ports Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Diskette Drive Connector Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel 915G Chipset TPM Component (Optional) 10/100 LAN PLC (Optional) LAN Connector DMI Interconnect High Definition Audio Link LAN Connect Interface LPC Bus IEEE-1394a Connectors (Optional) PCI Bus PCI Bus PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SMBus Hardware Monitoring and Fan...
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... be wired to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors. In legacy mode, standard IDE I/O and IRQ resources are faster timings and require a specialized cable to , either the add-in both legacy and native modes. In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is a 1 x 2-pin connector that allows an add-in hard drive controller. The LED indicates when data is used . Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification...
... be wired to use new low-voltage power connectors and require adaptors or power supplies equipped with low-voltage power connectors. In legacy mode, standard IDE I/O and IRQ resources are faster timings and require a specialized cable to , either the add-in both legacy and native modes. In Native mode, standard PCI Conventional bus resource steering is a 1 x 2-pin connector that allows an add-in hard drive controller. The LED indicates when data is used . Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification...
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... Power LED LED State Off Steady Green Description Power off signal. 2.8.2.5 Front Panel USB Connectors Figure 19 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB connectors. or customer-specific. 2.8.2.4.4 Power Switch Connector [Red] Pins 6 and 8 [Red] can be connected to a one of the following: • A Serial ATA hard drive connected to an onboard Serial ATA connector • An IDE hard drive connected to an onboard IDE connector 2.8.2.4.2 Reset Switch Connector [Purple] Pins 5 and 7 [Purple] can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. Table 32. Actual LED...
... Power LED LED State Off Steady Green Description Power off signal. 2.8.2.5 Front Panel USB Connectors Figure 19 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB connectors. or customer-specific. 2.8.2.4.4 Power Switch Connector [Red] Pins 6 and 8 [Red] can be connected to a one of the following: • A Serial ATA hard drive connected to an onboard Serial ATA connector • An IDE hard drive connected to an onboard IDE connector 2.8.2.4.2 Reset Switch Connector [Purple] Pins 5 and 7 [Purple] can be connected to a front panel momentary-contact power switch. Table 32. Actual LED...
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... BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Firmware Hub (FWH) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The FWH contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI autoconfiguration utility, and Plug and Play support. The initial production BIOSs are identified as EV91510A.86A. 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. The menu bar is in configure mode. 79 Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed...
... BIOS compares the CPU version and the microcode version in the Firmware Hub (FWH) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The FWH contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI autoconfiguration utility, and Plug and Play support. The initial production BIOSs are identified as EV91510A.86A. 3 Overview of BIOS and a revision code. The menu bar is in configure mode. 79 Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit NOTE The maintenance menu is displayed...
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... configured for use by the add-in card. 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support If you select Auto in cards. When a user turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I /O channel support. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power management features and power supply controls Selects boot options...
... configured for use by the add-in card. 3.3.2 PCI IDE Support If you select Auto in cards. When a user turns on the system after adding a PCI card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, the I /O channel support. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Clears passwords and displays processor information Displays processor and memory configuration Configures advanced features available through the chipset Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Configures power management features and power supply controls Selects boot options...
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... on the same IDE cable as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. 3.5 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used to access the BIOS Setup program, and to enter and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu. 4. Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can override the autoconfiguration options by the BIOS allowing you apply power to use SMBIOS. Overview of the drive. Legacy USB support is a Desktop Management Interface...
... on the same IDE cable as a slave on a non-Plug and Play operating system can obtain the SMBIOS information. 3.5 Legacy USB Support Legacy USB support enables USB devices to be used to access the BIOS Setup program, and to enter and configure the BIOS Setup program and the maintenance menu. 4. Legacy USB support is disabled. 2. Using SMBIOS, a system administrator can override the autoconfiguration options by the BIOS allowing you apply power to use SMBIOS. Overview of the drive. Legacy USB support is a Desktop Management Interface...
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...). 89 If reading of POST Operation E0 Onboard Floppy Controller (if any) is Disabled. This code is in ROM image. Init code Checksum verification starting. D3 Do necessary chipset initialization, start memory refresh, and do memory sizing. To check recovery mode and verify main BIOS checksum. EA Try to main BIOS. D8 Uncompress the main BIOS module. EB Booting from ATAPI. Give two beeps. Displaying the POST-codes requires a PCI bus add-in F000 shadow RAM. Table 47 defines the...
...). 89 If reading of POST Operation E0 Onboard Floppy Controller (if any) is Disabled. This code is in ROM image. Init code Checksum verification starting. D3 Do necessary chipset initialization, start memory refresh, and do memory sizing. To check recovery mode and verify main BIOS checksum. EA Try to main BIOS. D8 Uncompress the main BIOS module. EB Booting from ATAPI. Give two beeps. Displaying the POST-codes requires a PCI bus add-in F000 shadow RAM. Table 47 defines the...
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... give control for any setup required before optional video ROM check. 2C To look for details of POST Operation 03 NMI is initialized. Chipset init about to begin. 14 8254 timer test about to be set next. 37 Display mode set. continued 90 Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Table 49. To check soft reset/power-on message. 38 Different buses init (input, IPL, general devices) to start...
... give control for any setup required before optional video ROM check. 2C To look for details of POST Operation 03 NMI is initialized. Chipset init about to begin. 14 8254 timer test about to be set next. 37 Display mode set. continued 90 Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Table 49. To check soft reset/power-on message. 38 Different buses init (input, IPL, general devices) to start...
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... the error to I/O port 80h, attempts to Figure 1, page 14 4.5 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST. If POST completes normally, the BIOS issues one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to the operating system. Beep Codes Beep Description 1 CPU error 3 Memory error 6 System failure 7 System failure 8 Video error 94 Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification...
... the error to I/O port 80h, attempts to Figure 1, page 14 4.5 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST. If POST completes normally, the BIOS issues one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an external ROM module does not properly checksum to the operating system. Beep Codes Beep Description 1 CPU error 3 Memory error 6 System failure 7 System failure 8 Video error 94 Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification...