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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Install Processor ...34 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14... 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Close the Load Plate ......
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Location of Conformity Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Install Processor ...34 12. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 14... 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Location of Fan Headers 48 25. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Installing the I/O Shield 30 6. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Close the Load Plate ......
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...Modes 52 13. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46... 2. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Interrupts ...72 16. Beep Codes...73 17. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. DMA Channels ...71 15. Product Certification...
...Modes 52 13. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46... 2. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Interrupts ...72 16. Beep Codes...73 17. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. DMA Channels ...71 15. Product Certification...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
... 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 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG • Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards...
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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 ...) ⎯ Noise Supression (NX) technology The subsystem includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including pins for: ⎯ Line out ⎯ Line in • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices: ⎯...
... 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 ...) ⎯ Noise Supression (NX) technology The subsystem includes the following connectors: • Front panel audio connector, including pins for: ⎯ Line out ⎯ Line in • Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices: ⎯...
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... IRQ support for 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. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic...
... IRQ support for 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. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions: • Basic...
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The computer is established. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-...will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. LAN activity is not established. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Table 7. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Green LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is occurring. Yellow Off On (steady state) 10 Mbits/sec data rate is...
The computer is established. Use a shielded cable that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-...will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. LAN activity is not established. This may be required to USB 1.1 operation. Table 7. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED Color Green LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is occurring. Yellow Off On (steady state) 10 Mbits/sec data rate is...
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... link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on the front panel, the sleep state is standby power to be unmasked for correct operation 25 This includes the ...memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the system. If the system has ...
... link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on the front panel, the sleep state is standby power to be unmasked for correct operation 25 This includes the ...memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to the system. If the system has ...
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... 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 this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers ... or modems before performing any procedures can damage components. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal...
... 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 this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers ... or modems before performing any procedures can damage components. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal...
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Line In RJ45 Figure 29. Figure 29 shows the location of the back panel connectors. Back Panel Connectors OM16900 54 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to this output. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.
Line In RJ45 Figure 29. Figure 29 shows the location of the back panel connectors. Back Panel Connectors OM16900 54 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Back Panel Connectors NOTE The line out connector, located on the back panel, is designed to this output. Poor audio quality may occur if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to power either headphones or amplified speakers only.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.13.3 1.13.4 1.13.5 1.13.6 1.13.7 1.13.8 1.13.9 Security Precautions 43 Trusted Platform Module Ownership 44 Enabling the ...Map 51 2.3 DMA Channels ...51 2.4 Fixed I/O Map...52 2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map 53 2.6 Interrupts ...54 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 55 2.8 Connectors...56 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors 56 2.8.2 Component-side Connectors 58 2.9 Jumper Block ...67 2.10 Mechanical Considerations 68 2.10.1 Form Factor 68 2.10.2 I/O Shield ...69 2.11 Electrical Considerations 70 2.11.1 DC Loading...
Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.13.3 1.13.4 1.13.5 1.13.6 1.13.7 1.13.8 1.13.9 Security Precautions 43 Trusted Platform Module Ownership 44 Enabling the ...Map 51 2.3 DMA Channels ...51 2.4 Fixed I/O Map...52 2.5 PCI Configuration Space Map 53 2.6 Interrupts ...54 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map 55 2.8 Connectors...56 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors 56 2.8.2 Component-side Connectors 58 2.9 Jumper Block ...67 2.10 Mechanical Considerations 68 2.10.1 Form Factor 68 2.10.2 I/O Shield ...69 2.11 Electrical Considerations 70 2.11.1 DC Loading...
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... Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 19 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 32 13. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Connector 64 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED 41 15. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot 84 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection ...and Configuration 84 3.8.2 Intel Rapid BIOS Boot 84 3.9 BIOS Security...
... Memory Channel and DIMM Configuration 19 4. LAN Connector LED Locations 32 13. Connection Diagram for Front Panel Connector 64 19. Location of the Standby Power Indicator LED 41 15. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot 84 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection ...and Configuration 84 3.8.2 Intel Rapid BIOS Boot 84 3.9 BIOS Security...
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... Map ...52 13. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 1 15 4. Front Panel Audio Connector 60 21. SCSI Hard Drive Activity LED Connector (Optional 61 26. Fan Connector Current Capability 70 37. EMC Regulations ...75 41. LAN Connector LED States 32 6. LAN Connector LED States 33 7. PCI ...Bar 80 43. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 80 44. Boot Device Menu Options 83 45. Serial ATA Connectors 61 27. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Power States and Targeted System Power 37 9. DMA Channels ...51 12. Interrupts...
... Map ...52 13. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 1 15 4. Front Panel Audio Connector 60 21. SCSI Hard Drive Activity LED Connector (Optional 61 26. Fan Connector Current Capability 70 37. EMC Regulations ...75 41. LAN Connector LED States 32 6. LAN Connector LED States 33 7. PCI ...Bar 80 43. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 80 44. Boot Device Menu Options 83 45. Serial ATA Connectors 61 27. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Power States and Targeted System Power 37 9. DMA Channels ...51 12. Interrupts...
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... to the onboard audio subsystem IEEE-1394a Interface Intel® 82801FBW I/O Controller Hub (ICH6W) IEEE-1394a controller and three IEEE-1394a connectors (one back panel connector, two front-panel connectors) I/O controller Hub that provides digital audio signals in S/PDIF format For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA Refer to monitor fan activity...
... to the onboard audio subsystem IEEE-1394a Interface Intel® 82801FBW I/O Controller Hub (ICH6W) IEEE-1394a controller and three IEEE-1394a connectors (one back panel connector, two front-panel connectors) I/O controller Hub that provides digital audio signals in S/PDIF format For information about Available configurations for the Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA Refer to monitor fan activity...
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... Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is available as follows: • Four ports are implemented with dual stacked back panel connectors adjacent to the audio connectors • Four ports are routed to two separate front panel USB connectors NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for... • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of the front panel USB connectors Refer to 88 MB/sec. 25 For information about Supported modes for the D915GUX board Supported modes for all ports.
... Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is available as follows: • Four ports are implemented with dual stacked back panel connectors adjacent to the audio connectors • Four ports are routed to two separate front panel USB connectors NOTE Computer systems that meets the requirements for... • ATA-100: DMA protocol on IDE bus supporting host and target throttling and transfer rates of the front panel USB connectors Refer to 88 MB/sec. 25 For information about Supported modes for the D915GUX board Supported modes for all ports.
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Otherwise, an AC '97 style audio front panel connector will be assumed and the Line Out and Mic In functions will be used. Product Description 1.9 Audio Subsystem The boards support the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on which subsystem is designed for connecting an internal ATAPI CD-ROM drive to an audio port...
Otherwise, an AC '97 style audio front panel connector will be assumed and the Line Out and Mic In functions will be used. Product Description 1.9 Audio Subsystem The boards support the Intel High Definition Audio subsystem based on which subsystem is designed for connecting an internal ATAPI CD-ROM drive to an audio port...
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.... This section describes the board's connectors. C F I /O connectors (see page 58) 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 16 shows the location of the back panel connectors. The other internal connectors are color-coded. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 2.8 Connectors CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: back panel USB, front panel USB, and PS/2. The back panel connectors are not overcurrent protected and should...
.... This section describes the board's connectors. C F I /O connectors (see page 58) 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 16 shows the location of the back panel connectors. The other internal connectors are color-coded. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 2.8 Connectors CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: back panel USB, front panel USB, and PS/2. The back panel connectors are not overcurrent protected and should...
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... in /Retasking Port B (Pink) IEEE-1394a (optional) USB ports (two) LAN USB ports (two) 57 Table 16. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 16 Item/Callout from Figure 16 A B C D E F G H I J K L Description PS/2 mouse port (Green) PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) Parallel port (Burgundy) ... line in/Retasking Port C (Light blue) Audio line out/Retasking Port D (Lime Green) Mic in Figure 16. NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to this output. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to power headphones or amplified speakers only.
... in /Retasking Port B (Pink) IEEE-1394a (optional) USB ports (two) LAN USB ports (two) 57 Table 16. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 16 Item/Callout from Figure 16 A B C D E F G H I J K L Description PS/2 mouse port (Green) PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) Parallel port (Burgundy) ... line in/Retasking Port C (Light blue) Audio line out/Retasking Port D (Lime Green) Mic in Figure 16. NOTE The back panel audio line out connector is designed to this output. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-amplified) speakers are connected to power headphones or amplified speakers only.
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... names of the front panel connector. Table 31. Figure 18 is a connection diagram for Front Panel Connector 64 Connection Diagram for the front panel connector. Table 30. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 2.8.2.3 Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Connector Pins 1 and 3 of this connector duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel connector. Front Panel Connector Pin Signal In/Out...
... names of the front panel connector. Table 31. Figure 18 is a connection diagram for Front Panel Connector 64 Connection Diagram for the front panel connector. Table 30. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 2.8.2.3 Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Connector Pins 1 and 3 of this connector duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel connector. Front Panel Connector Pin Signal In/Out...