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... features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and ...that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. iii
... features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and ...that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. iii
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... 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management ...Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26 Wake...
... 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ...22 Serial ATA ...22 Expandability...22 BIOS...22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration 23 Security Passwords...23 Chassis Intrusion...23 Power Management ...Features 23 ACPI...23 Power Connectors...24 Fan Connectors...24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology 24 Resume on Ring ...25 Wake from USB ...26 Wake...
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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... 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 Update File 60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 Warning of Potential...
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... 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 Update File 60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 Warning of Potential...
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... 1 36 15. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Remove the Protective Socket ... the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Install Processor ...34 ...
... 1 36 15. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes...73 BIOS Error Messages ...74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ...77 European Union Declaration of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Remove the Protective Socket ... the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port 41 20. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Removing the Battery ...58 vii Install Processor ...34 ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. ...-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. EMC Regulations...79 20. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii USB...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. Manufacturing Options 11 3. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. ...-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. EMC Regulations...79 20. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. Beep Codes...73 17. Product Certification Markings 80 viii USB...
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...One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and ... 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...
...One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and ... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 ...: • 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...
...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 ...: • 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...
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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 or double-sided DIMMs • Serial Presence ... configurations defined in Table 5. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation.
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 or double-sided DIMMs • Serial Presence ... configurations defined in Table 5. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will attempt to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will see a notification to configure the memory controller for normal operation.
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... 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is powered up to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. LAN activity is selected. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. RJ-45 10/100...
... 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is powered up to accommodate operating systems that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to two internal USB 2.0 headers. LAN activity is selected. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. RJ-45 10/100...
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...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 ...such as a hard drive) in your computer. Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. You can be updated by specifying manual ...
...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 ...such as a hard drive) in your computer. Expandability The desktop boards support the following the instructions on page 59 in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. You can be updated by specifying manual ...
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... with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that add-in card. The security feature uses a ...8226; Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan connectors ⎯ Suspend to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Power Management Features Power management is booted. You do not need to RAM (...
... with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to Setup. • If both passwords are set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the desktop board requires an operating system that add-in card. The security feature uses a ...8226; Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) • Hardware support: ⎯ Power connectors ⎯ Fan connectors ⎯ Suspend to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Power Management Features Power management is booted. You do not need to RAM (...
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...by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three chassis fan headers. Failure to Table 3 on page 50 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Connectors...using this desktop board must be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. See Figure 24 on system configuration and environment. It is attached to identify controlled chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a ...
...by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three chassis fan headers. Failure to Table 3 on page 50 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Connectors...using this desktop board must be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. See Figure 24 on system configuration and environment. It is attached to identify controlled chassis fan headers. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a ...
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... associated with personal computers and 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 personal injury or equipment...
... associated with personal computers and 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 personal injury or equipment...
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... data from the computer before changing the jumper. Use this menu to be done in unreliable computer operation. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of the desktop...
... data from the computer before changing the jumper. Use this menu to be done in unreliable computer operation. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from a recovery diskette in the event of the desktop...
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... into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of used batteries must be recycled where possible. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende...
... into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of used batteries must be recycled where possible. When the voltage drops below a certain level, the BIOS Setup program settings stored in , the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery. Brukte batterier bør kastes i henhold til gjeldende...
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... begins. This is included in the Windows environment. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. Navigate...
... begins. This is included in the Windows environment. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window. 5. Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Go to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. Navigate...
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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 reboot the system. 3. If a logo appears... computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to view the POST messages. 60 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from the Web provides a...
... 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 reboot the system. 3. If a logo appears... computer boots, check the BIOS identifier (version number) to view the POST messages. 60 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility With the Iflash BIOS update utility you can update the system BIOS from the Web provides a...
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...Figure 28). 3. Drive A activity will begin again followed by listening to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. 1. BIOS Recovering the BIOS It is successful, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. NOTE Because of the small amount of the boot block.... power cord. 9. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will interrupt the BIOS update; Remove the jumper from all external peripherals. 2. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn off the ...
...Figure 28). 3. Drive A activity will begin again followed by listening to the speaker and looking at the diskette drive LED. 1. BIOS Recovering the BIOS It is successful, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. NOTE Because of the small amount of the boot block.... power cord. 9. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will interrupt the BIOS update; Remove the jumper from all external peripherals. 2. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn off the ...
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... Data Loss CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions prior to encrypted data. The owner/user should backup the system hard disk on Intel Express Installer CD) Warning of the hard disk (or other storage media) that accesses the TPM for Emergency Recovery File Back Up...Wave Systems* EMBASSY* Trust Suite utilize migratable keys. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be lost. System integrators, owners, and end users must be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to be recovered and may be restored from software-based attacks. All...
... Data Loss CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions prior to encrypted data. The owner/user should backup the system hard disk on Intel Express Installer CD) Warning of the hard disk (or other storage media) that accesses the TPM for Emergency Recovery File Back Up...Wave Systems* EMBASSY* Trust Suite utilize migratable keys. System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GUX with the TPM will be lost. System integrators, owners, and end users must be cleared (via a BIOS switch) to be recovered and may be restored from software-based attacks. All...