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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...battery 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...battery 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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... 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 ...) 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.
... 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 ...) 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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... 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) 12 V ...; 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.intel.com...
... 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) 12 V ...; 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.intel.com...
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...D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel ... Center LFE out Related 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...
...D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: • Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking • S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB • Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) • Intel ... Center LFE out Related 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...
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...8226; PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. OM17386 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions:...EEPROM 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 ...
...8226; PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces • Interface for RJ-45 connector with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. OM17386 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following functions:...EEPROM 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 ...
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.... Table 8. The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6...
.... Table 8. The desktop board supports up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6...
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... /right out (A) for both 4- Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multichannel audio feature can be enabled.
... /right out (A) for both 4- Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking After installing the Realtek audio driver from the Intel Express Installer CD-ROM, the multichannel audio feature can be enabled.
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...drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ux/ux_available.htm http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ha/ha_available.htm http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr http://developer.intel... Use only the processors listed on web site above. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D915GUX Available configurations for the most up-to Section 2.8.2.1, page...
...drivers Visit this World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ux/ux_available.htm http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ha/ha_available.htm http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr http://developer.intel... Use only the processors listed on web site above. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA under "Desktop Board Products" or "Desktop Board Support" Available configurations for the Desktop Board D915GUX Available configurations for the most up-to Section 2.8.2.1, page...
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... allocated to the graphics buffer as an extended desktop configuration with legacy applications. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to DVMT when less than 512 MB of total system memory installed. Up to 64 MB can...most efficient use of DVMT requires operating system driver support. 1.6.1.3 Advanced Digital Display 2 (ADD2) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that have 512 MB or more of total installed system memory. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification • Video Asynchronous ...
... allocated to the graphics buffer as an extended desktop configuration with legacy applications. Once loaded, the operating system and graphics drivers allocate additional system memory to DVMT when less than 512 MB of total system memory installed. Up to 64 MB can...most efficient use of DVMT requires operating system driver support. 1.6.1.3 Advanced Digital Display 2 (ADD2) Card Support The GMCH routes two multiplexed DVO ports that have 512 MB or more of total installed system memory. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification • Video Asynchronous ...
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and EHCI-compatible drivers. Use shielded cable that meets the requirements for all ports. For information about Supported modes for the D915GUX board Supported modes for the D915GHA board Refer to http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ux/ux_prdoc.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ha/ha_prdoc.htm 1.6.2... USB The boards support up to 66 MB/sec. The port arrangement is as a downloadable document. ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: ...
and EHCI-compatible drivers. Use shielded cable that meets the requirements for all ports. For information about Supported modes for the D915GUX board Supported modes for the D915GHA board Refer to http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ux/ux_prdoc.htm http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ha/ha_prdoc.htm 1.6.2... USB The boards support up to 66 MB/sec. The port arrangement is as a downloadable document. ATA-66 protocol is similar to Ultra DMA and is device driver compatible. • ATA-100: ...
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... Out and Mic In functions will be permanent. 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are dependent on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for Intel High Definition Audio must be automatically switched depending on which subsystem is present. The component-...of the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector The signal names of the optional S/PDIF connector Refer to Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.3, page 17 1.9.2 Audio Connectors The boards contain audio connector on the Realtek ALC860 codec. Product Description 1.9 Audio Subsystem ...
... Out and Mic In functions will be permanent. 1.9.1 Audio Subsystem Software Audio software and drivers are dependent on the recognized device type. • Stereo input and output for Intel High Definition Audio must be automatically switched depending on which subsystem is present. The component-...of the optional ATAPI CD-ROM connector The signal names of the optional S/PDIF connector Refer to Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.3, page 17 1.9.2 Audio Connectors The boards contain audio connector on the Realtek ALC860 codec. Product Description 1.9 Audio Subsystem ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.9.3 Intel® High Definition Audio Subsystem The Intel High Definition Audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801FB I /O Controller Hub (ICH6) Intel High Definition Audio Link ALC860 Audio Codec Mic In/Retasking Jack B Line In... F [Port 2] CD-ROM (optional) S/PDIF (optional) Figure 10. The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Front Panel Audio Connectors Back Panel Audio Connectors Line Out/ Retasking Jack F [Port 2] Mic In/ Retasking Jack E [Port 1]...
Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.9.3 Intel® High Definition Audio Subsystem The Intel High Definition Audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801FB I /O Controller Hub (ICH6) Intel High Definition Audio Link ALC860 Audio Codec Mic In/Retasking Jack B Line In... F [Port 2] CD-ROM (optional) S/PDIF (optional) Figure 10. The available configurable audio ports are configurable through the audio device drivers. Front Panel Audio Connectors Back Panel Audio Connectors Line Out/ Retasking Jack F [Port 2] Mic In/ Retasking Jack E [Port 1]...
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...below). LAN Connector LED Locations 31 As a manufacturing option, the board includes one of the following Platform LAN Connect (PLC) devices: Intel® 82562EZ PLC for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet LAN connectivity Marvell Yukon 88E50 for Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet ... with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address 1.10.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with integrated status LEDs...
...below). LAN Connector LED Locations 31 As a manufacturing option, the board includes one of the following Platform LAN Connect (PLC) devices: Intel® 82562EZ PLC for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet LAN connectivity Marvell Yukon 88E50 for Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet ... with integrated status LEDs Additional features of the following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity • Full device driver compatibility • Programmable transit threshold • Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address 1.10.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with integrated status LEDs...
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... flow control support • Jumbo frame support • TCP, IP, UDP checksum offload • Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover • Full device driver compatibility • Configuration EEPROMs that contain the MAC address and ASF 2.0 support • Wake On LAN technology power management support • PCI ... the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is operating. Table 5. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the Gigabit LAN subsystem is operating...
... flow control support • Jumbo frame support • TCP, IP, UDP checksum offload • Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover • Full device driver compatibility • Configuration EEPROMs that contain the MAC address and ASF 2.0 support • Wake On LAN technology power management support • PCI ... the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is operating. Table 5. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the Gigabit LAN subsystem is operating...
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... adjust the fan speed or switch the fans on or off as needed • SMBus interface For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 17 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with 802.11g... • WEP, WPA (TKIP/802.1x), and MAC Address filtering for thermal monitoring Refer to 16 clients NOTE The Intel Wireless Connect Technology option is not available on the D915GUX board. It is available only on the D915GHA board. 1.10.5 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and...
... adjust the fan speed or switch the fans on or off as needed • SMBus interface For information about Obtaining LAN software and drivers Refer to Section 1.3, page 17 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with 802.11g... • WEP, WPA (TKIP/802.1x), and MAC Address filtering for thermal monitoring Refer to 16 clients NOTE The Intel Wireless Connect Technology option is not available on the D915GUX board. It is available only on the D915GHA board. 1.10.5 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and...
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... and device enumeration) • Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for Less than four seconds Less than four seconds More than four seconds Less than... (ACPI G0 - Soft off ) Wake-up events (see Table 9 on page 38) • Support for multiple wake-up (ACPI G0 - Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The boards support a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in this...
... and device enumeration) • Power management control of individual devices, add-in boards (some add-in boards may require an ACPI-aware driver), video displays, and hard disk drives • Methods for Less than four seconds Less than four seconds More than four seconds Less than... (ACPI G0 - Soft off ) Wake-up events (see Table 9 on page 38) • Support for multiple wake-up (ACPI G0 - Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.11.4 Chassis Intrusion and Detection The boards support a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover is in this...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... Wake-up ... wake-up support • WAKE# signal wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. Table 9. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.12.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. The total amount of these wake-up...
Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake up the computer... Wake-up ... wake-up support • WAKE# signal wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake the computer from specific states. Table 9. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. 1.12.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that provides full ACPI support. The total amount of these wake-up...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Magic Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up signal that supports Wake from USB. 1.12.2.7 Wake from PS/2 Devices PS/2 ... use of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Depending on the LAN implementation, the boards support LAN wake capabilities with Wake on PME enabled in cards, and drivers. 1.12.2.5 Resume on Ring The operation of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in...
Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Magic Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up signal that supports Wake from USB. 1.12.2.7 Wake from PS/2 Devices PS/2 ... use of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Depending on the LAN implementation, the boards support LAN wake capabilities with Wake on PME enabled in cards, and drivers. 1.12.2.5 Resume on Ring The operation of Instantly Available PC technology requires operating system support and PCI 2.2 compliant add-in cards, PCI Express add-in...
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... can override the autoconfiguration options by the BIOS allowing you apply power to the computer, legacy support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device... drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as a slave to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. 3.4 System Management BIOS (...
... can override the autoconfiguration options by the BIOS allowing you apply power to the computer, legacy support is used even when the operating system's USB drivers are required: • An ATA-66/100 peripheral device • An ATA-66/100 compatible cable • ATA-66/100 operating system device... drivers NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as a slave to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. 3.4 System Management BIOS (...
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...from a legacy diskette drive or an LS-120 diskette drive) or a CD-ROM. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 5. The operating system loads. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are available on a 1.44 MB diskette (from...before attempting a BIOS update. Additional languages are supported in the BIOS Setup program.) 6. This splash screen can be used to The Intel World Wide Web site Section 1.3, page 17 82 The Integrator's Toolkit that the updated BIOS matches the target system to Enabled and ...
...from a legacy diskette drive or an LS-120 diskette drive) or a CD-ROM. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 5. The operating system loads. After the operating system loads the USB drivers, all legacy and non-legacy USB devices are available on a 1.44 MB diskette (from...before attempting a BIOS update. Additional languages are supported in the BIOS Setup program.) 6. This splash screen can be used to The Intel World Wide Web site Section 1.3, page 17 82 The Integrator's Toolkit that the updated BIOS matches the target system to Enabled and ...