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...which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to deviate from published specifications. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. For questions related to which can ... le ministére des Communications du Canada. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Except as errata which have an ordering number and are designed to the World Wide...
...which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to deviate from published specifications. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. For questions related to which can ... le ministére des Communications du Canada. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Except as errata which have an ordering number and are designed to the World Wide...
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... 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 desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. It is intended for general ... indicate conditions 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.
... 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 desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about how to prevent damage to important information. It is intended for general ... indicate conditions 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.
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...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 ... caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The...
...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 ... caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) • Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The...
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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... 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 You Begin ...27 Installation Precautions ...28 Installation Instructions...28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 28 Chassis and Component Certifications ...
... 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... 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 You Begin ...27 Installation Precautions ...28 Installation Instructions...28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance 28 Chassis and Component Certifications ...
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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 ...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 Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating 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 ...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 Update Utility 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File 60 Updating the BIOS...
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...Configuration Example 2 37 16. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ...Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Install Processor ...34 12....
...Configuration Example 2 37 16. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 18. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ...Location of Standby Power Indicator 25 5. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Install Processor ...34 12....
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Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Interrupts ...72 16. Product Certification Markings 80 viii USB...11 3. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Beep Codes...73 17. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46...
Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Interrupts ...72 16. Product Certification Markings 80 viii USB...11 3. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Beep Codes...73 17. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46...
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Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to 4 GB of system memory Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GUX: • Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (... 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 to PCI bus 2) •...
Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to 4 GB of system memory Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GUX: • Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (... 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 to PCI bus 2) •...
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... Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs 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 ... 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...
... Hardware monitor with: • Three fan sensing inputs 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 ... 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...
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... 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... Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11 Table 2.
... 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... Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11 Table 2.
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Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 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. 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.
Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 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. 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 ... header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13 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 ... header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13 Desktop Board Features Table 3.
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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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. 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 Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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. 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.
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... A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) ...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...
... A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) ...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...
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...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 on installing or upgrading the processor, page 32 in Chapter 2... location of the two power connectors, page 48 in the LGA775 package. The processor connects to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V...
...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 on installing or upgrading the processor, page 32 in Chapter 2... location of the two power connectors, page 48 in the LGA775 package. The processor connects to the desktop board and/or power supply. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V...
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...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: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with DIMMs ...that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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 gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-...
...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: • Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with DIMMs ...that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. 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 gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-...
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... to the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency (MHz) Memory...
... to the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency (MHz) Memory...
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... 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-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing...
... 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-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • ...that contains 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...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive • ...that contains 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...
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.../100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Green LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is selected. Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is communicating ...USB 1.1 devices. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that have an unshielded cable attached to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is not established. LAN link is operating. Table 8.
.../100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Green LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is selected. Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is communicating ...USB 1.1 devices. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that have an unshielded cable attached to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is not established. LAN link is operating. Table 8.