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... installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to deviate from Intel Corporation by calling 1-800-548-4725. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may contain design defects or errors known as provided in..., life saving, or life sustaining applications. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits ...
... installed and used in accordance with Part 15 of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to deviate from Intel Corporation by calling 1-800-548-4725. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may contain design defects or errors known as provided in..., life saving, or life sustaining applications. Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits ...
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... 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.
... 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 ... 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 table...
... (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 ... 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 table...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Lift ...
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 21. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Lift ...
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... Regulations ...77 19. Manufacturing Options 11 3. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes...D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. EMC Regulations...79 20. Beep Codes...73 17. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG...
... Regulations ...77 19. Manufacturing Options 11 3. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Feature Summary...9 2. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes...D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. EMC Regulations...79 20. Beep Codes...73 17. RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG...
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... 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 less than 4 GB of : • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface •...
... 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 less than 4 GB of : • Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface •...
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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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Table 2. 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 Ethernet Controller (10/100/... operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG.
Table 2. 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 Ethernet Controller (10/100/... operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG.
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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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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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 Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX.
Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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 Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX.
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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)...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...
... 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 and...
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... 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 ... the LGA775 package. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in Chapter 2 16 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...
... 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 ... the LGA775 package. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in Chapter 2 16 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...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to 4.0 GB utilizing... list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to 4.0 GB utilizing... list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency...
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Desktop Board Features 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: •...
Desktop Board Features 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: •...
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... 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 OM17386 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the ... 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...
... 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 OM17386 Figure 3. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the ... 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...
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...PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in cards ... drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the Firmware Hub. 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...
...PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards ⎯ Four PCI add-in cards • Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: ⎯ One PCI Express x16 add-in card ⎯ One PCI Express x1 add-in card ⎯ Two PCI add-in cards ... drives) • ATAPI-style devices (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the Firmware Hub. 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...
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...not a self controlled fan. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on system configuration and environment. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Refer to any controlled chassis fan header. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled ... the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have ...
...not a self controlled fan. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on system configuration and environment. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three power connectors. Refer to any controlled chassis fan header. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled ... the chassis fan speed control results in the fan operating at full speed. CAUTION Power supplies used with Intel® boxed processors. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have two chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have ...
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...# signal on the desktop board. Go to replace the battery. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Battery A battery on how...
...# signal on the desktop board. Go to replace the battery. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of -day clock and 100-year calendar. Battery A battery on how...