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... 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)...20 LAN Subsystem Software 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface...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 from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...
... 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)...20 LAN Subsystem Software 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support 21 Enhanced IDE Interface...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 from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse 26 PME# Wakeup Support 26 Speaker...26 Battery...26 Real-Time Clock...
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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 the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...40 Installing and Removing a... Ownership 66 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module 66 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
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 the Processor 35 Installing and Removing Memory 36 Installing DIMMs...38 Removing DIMMs...40 Installing and Removing a... Ownership 66 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module 66 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership 66 Recovery Procedures...67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership 69 Software Support ...69 vi
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.... Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Feature Summary Form Factor 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...
.... Table 1 summarizes the major features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Feature Summary Form Factor 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... 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/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www...
... 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/desktop http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop • Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd • LAN software and drivers http://www...
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... must be purchased separately. 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 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...
... must be purchased separately. 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 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...
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... Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 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. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold...
... Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Memory Speed DDR 400 Processor Pentium 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. Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with gold...
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... (MHz) Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) DDR2 533 Pentium 4 processor 800 533 533 533 DDR2 400 Pentium 4 processor 800 400 533 400 Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub...
... (MHz) Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) DDR2 533 Pentium 4 processor 800 533 533 533 DDR2 400 Pentium 4 processor 800 400 533 400 Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: • Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with Digital Media Interface • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Firmware Hub...
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...and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device... the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 2. 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*...
...and ATA-66/100 protocols • Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. The interface supports: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device... the autoconfiguration utility in Chapter 3. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 2. 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*...
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... board may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. Suspend to identify controlled chassis fan headers. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards...
... board may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. Suspend to identify controlled chassis fan headers. Failure to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards...
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... chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to qualified technical personnel. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and... and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.
... chassis • Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) • Damage to qualified technical personnel. If the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and... and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.
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J I ) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 12, J). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Make sure fingers align to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II Install Processor 7. Align notches (see Figure 11, G) with your thumb and index fingers oriented as...
J I ) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 12, J). Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Make sure fingers align to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II Install Processor 7. Align notches (see Figure 11, G) with your thumb and index fingers oriented as...
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OM16894 Figure 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13).
OM16894 Figure 13. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13).
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... Manufacturing Options 13 1.2.3 Board Layout 14 1.2.4 Block Diagram 16 1.3 Online Support ...17 1.4 Processor ...17 1.5 System Memory ...18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® 915G Chipset...23 1.6.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem 23 1.6.2 USB ...25 1.6.3 IDE Support 25 1.6.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 27 1.7 PCI ...10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem 31 1.10.2 Gigabit LAN Subsystem 32 1.10.3 Alert Standard Format (ASF) Support 33 1.10.4 Intel® Wireless Connect Technology (Optional 33 1.10.5 LAN Subsystem Software 34 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 34 1....
... Manufacturing Options 13 1.2.3 Board Layout 14 1.2.4 Block Diagram 16 1.3 Online Support ...17 1.4 Processor ...17 1.5 System Memory ...18 1.5.1 Memory Configurations 19 1.6 Intel® 915G Chipset...23 1.6.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem 23 1.6.2 USB ...25 1.6.3 IDE Support 25 1.6.4 Real-Time Clock, CMOS SRAM, and Battery 27 1.7 PCI ...10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem 31 1.10.2 Gigabit LAN Subsystem 32 1.10.3 Alert Standard Format (ASF) Support 33 1.10.4 Intel® Wireless Connect Technology (Optional 33 1.10.5 LAN Subsystem Software 34 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 34 1....
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...Connectors 56 17. I/O Shield Dimensions 69 24. 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... Components ...14 2. 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 Features 85 4 Error...Dimensions ...68 23. Block Diagram ...16 3. LAN Connector LED Locations 32 13. Processor Heatsink Airflow 72 25. LAN Connector LED Locations 31 12. Location of the Jumper ...
...Connectors 56 17. I/O Shield Dimensions 69 24. 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... Components ...14 2. 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 Features 85 4 Error...Dimensions ...68 23. Block Diagram ...16 3. LAN Connector LED Locations 32 13. Processor Heatsink Airflow 72 25. LAN Connector LED Locations 31 12. Location of the Jumper ...
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...Configuration Space Map 53 14. PCI Interrupt Routing Map 55 16. Processor Fan Connector 60 23. SCSI Hard Drive Activity LED Connector (Optional.... BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 80 43. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 80 44. Supported Memory Configurations 18 5. LAN Connector LED States 33 7. Serial Port B Connector (optional ... LED 65 33. Environmental Specifications 74 39. Supervisor and User Password Functions 85 46. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Feature Summary...12 2. Manufacturing Options 13 3. LAN Connector...
...Configuration Space Map 53 14. PCI Interrupt Routing Map 55 16. Processor Fan Connector 60 23. SCSI Hard Drive Activity LED Connector (Optional.... BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar 80 43. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys 80 44. Supported Memory Configurations 18 5. LAN Connector LED States 33 7. Serial Port B Connector (optional ... LED 65 33. Environmental Specifications 74 39. Supervisor and User Password Functions 85 46. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Tables 1. Feature Summary...12 2. Manufacturing Options 13 3. LAN Connector...
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... to as PCI is now called PCI Conventional. 11 1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 PCI Bus Terminology Change 11 1.2 Overview ...12 1.3 Online Support ...17 1.4 Processor ...17 1.5 System Memory ...18 1.6 Intel® 915G Chipset...23 1.7 PCI Express Connectors 27 1.8 I/O Controller...27 1.9 Audio Subsystem ...29 1.10 LAN Subsystem...31 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 34...
... to as PCI is now called PCI Conventional. 11 1 Product Description What This Chapter Contains 1.1 PCI Bus Terminology Change 11 1.2 Overview ...12 1.3 Online Support ...17 1.4 Processor ...17 1.5 System Memory ...18 1.6 Intel® 915G Chipset...23 1.7 PCI Express Connectors 27 1.8 I/O Controller...27 1.9 Audio Subsystem ...29 1.10 LAN Subsystem...31 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem 34...
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...memory Intel® 915G Chipset, consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel® GMA900 onboard graphics subsystem Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using the Intel®...and mouse ports The board provides one of the Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Video Audio I/O Control USB Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology microATX Form Factor (9.60 inches by...
...memory Intel® 915G Chipset, consisting of: • Intel® 82915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) • Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) Intel® GMA900 onboard graphics subsystem Intel® High Definition Audio subsystem using the Intel®...and mouse ports The board provides one of the Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA. Table 1. Feature Summary Form Factor Processor Memory Chipset Video Audio I/O Control USB Peripheral Interfaces LAN Support BIOS Instantly Available PC Technology microATX Form Factor (9.60 inches by...
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... site above. For information about ... Supported processors for the D915GUX board Supported processors for the Desktop Board D915GHA Processor data sheets ICH6 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and 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...
... site above. For information about ... Supported processors for the D915GUX board Supported processors for the Desktop Board D915GHA Processor data sheets ICH6 addressing Custom splash screens Audio software and utilities LAN software and 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...
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... The port arrangement is as a downloadable document. The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer. • 8237-style DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec. • Ultra DMA: DMA ... 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 eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI,...
... The port arrangement is as a downloadable document. The Parallel ATA IDE interface supports the following modes: • Programmed I/O (PIO): processor controls data transfer. • 8237-style DMA: DMA offloads the processor, supporting transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec. • Ultra DMA: DMA ... 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 eight USB 2.0 ports, supports UHCI and EHCI,...