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...intended for technically qualified personnel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product...: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. iii NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and...
...intended for technically qualified personnel. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product...: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of data. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. iii NOTE Notes call attention to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and...
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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...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 ...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 Warning of Potential Data...
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...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 ...60 Recovering the BIOS 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements...63 Warning of Potential Data...
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...port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)... 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...
...port • One serial port • PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports BIOS • Intel/AMI BIOS • 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory • Support for SMBIOS • Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot • Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)... 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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...drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. The BIOS is stored in the BIOS Setup program. 22 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* drives inside the computer. You can be updated...
...drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. The BIOS is stored in the BIOS Setup program. 22 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* drives inside the computer. You can be updated...
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...BIOS update. 52 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in BIOS Setup. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX.../D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ...
...BIOS update. 52 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes Jumper Setting 1 3 Mode Normal (default) (1-2) Description The BIOS uses the current configuration and passwords for the Setup program modes. Moving the jumper with the power on may result in BIOS Setup. The BIOS recovers data from the computer before changing the jumper. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX.../D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ...
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.../D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to update the BIOS by.... Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window...
.../D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page, click "[view] Latest BIOS updates," and select the Express BIOS Update utility file. 3. Close all other applications. Double-click the executable file from the location on your hard drive. (You can also save this file to update the BIOS by.... Updating the BIOS with the Intel Express BIOS Update utility: 1. Navigate to the Intel World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 2. Follow the instructions provided in the Windows environment. 3 BIOS The BIOS Setup program can be rebooted at the last Express BIOS Update window...
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... the BIOS update process. 2. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain the BIOS update file through your BIOS. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World...
... the BIOS update process. 2. The BIOS update file contains: • New BIOS files • BIOS recovery files • Intel Flash Memory Update Utility You can obtain the BIOS update file through your BIOS. Boot the computer with the BIOS update diskette in flash memory • Update the language section of the BIOS by navigating to the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG page on the Intel World...
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...ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 7. If recovery is successful, turn on the screen during this procedure. Remove the computer cover and continue with the BIOS update. 61 On the jumper block, reinstall the jumper back on Setup modes...shown below to show activity. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will interrupt the BIOS update; Leave the update diskette in the boot block area, there is unlikely that anything on the computer, and allow it to the ...
...ceases (temporarily) indicating the successful recovery of continuous beeps indicates a failed BIOS recovery. 7. If recovery is successful, turn on the screen during this procedure. Remove the computer cover and continue with the BIOS update. 61 On the jumper block, reinstall the jumper back on Setup modes...shown below to show activity. Remove the computer cover and locate the configuration jumper block (see anything will interrupt the BIOS update; Leave the update diskette in the boot block area, there is unlikely that anything on the computer, and allow it to the ...
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.... Table 17 gives an explanation of DMA controller. Pri Master Drive - Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. The system must be unlocked to continue to be losing power. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during read sector from the...
.... Table 17 gives an explanation of DMA controller. Pri Master Drive - Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was invalid and has been updated. The system must be unlocked to continue to be losing power. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide BIOS Error Messages When a recoverable error occurs during read sector from the...
Product Specification
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...2004 This product specification applies to them. Current characterized errata are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Specification Update before placing your distributor to any license, express or implied, by estoppel or ... property of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification. Changes to this document, or other Intel literature, may make changes to deviate from future changes to only standard Intel® Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA with BIOS identifier EV91510A.86A....
...2004 This product specification applies to them. Current characterized errata are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Specification Update before placing your distributor to any license, express or implied, by estoppel or ... property of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification. Changes to this document, or other Intel literature, may make changes to deviate from future changes to only standard Intel® Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GHA with BIOS identifier EV91510A.86A....
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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 Network Boot 83 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 83 ... 56 17. Localized High Temperature Zones 73 vii 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 Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 BIOS Error Messages 87 4.2 Port 80h POST Codes 89 4.3 Bus Initialization Checkpoints 93 4.4 Speaker...
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 Network Boot 83 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices 83 ... 56 17. Localized High Temperature Zones 73 vii 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 Messages and Beep Codes 4.1 BIOS Error Messages 87 4.2 Port 80h POST Codes 89 4.3 Bus Initialization Checkpoints 93 4.4 Speaker...
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... 3.3 Resource Configuration 80 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 81 3.5 Legacy USB Support 81 3.6 BIOS Updates ...82 3.7 Boot Options ...83 3.8 Fast Booting Systems with Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot 84 3.9 BIOS Security Features 85 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel/AMI BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. Maintenance...
... 3.3 Resource Configuration 80 3.4 System Management BIOS (SMBIOS 81 3.5 Legacy USB Support 81 3.6 BIOS Updates ...82 3.7 Boot Options ...83 3.8 Fast Booting Systems with Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot 84 3.9 BIOS Security Features 85 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel/AMI BIOS that is stored in the BIOS and reports if the two match. The BIOS Setup program is shown below. Maintenance...
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...Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a 1.44 MB diskette, or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires creation of a boot diskette and manual... drive or an LS-120 diskette drive) or a CD-ROM. To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to create a custom splash screen. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 5.
...Enabled and follow the operating system's installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a 1.44 MB diskette, or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Intel World Wide Web site: • Intel® Express BIOS Update utility, which requires creation of a boot diskette and manual... drive or an LS-120 diskette drive) or a CD-ROM. To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that the updated BIOS matches the target system to create a custom splash screen. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification 5.
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...and the jumper removed. NVRAM/CMOS/PASSWORD cleared by an address. The system Jumper should be bad. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation Update OK! KB/Interface Error Keyboard interface test failed. Memory Size Changed Memory size has changed since the last... onboard memory at an unknown address. Make sure keyboard is followed by an address. This error is connected properly. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Table 46. Memory Size Decreased Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory...
...and the jumper removed. NVRAM/CMOS/PASSWORD cleared by an address. The system Jumper should be bad. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation Update OK! KB/Interface Error Keyboard interface test failed. Memory Size Changed Memory size has changed since the last... onboard memory at an unknown address. Make sure keyboard is followed by an address. This error is connected properly. Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GHA Technical Product Specification Table 46. Memory Size Decreased Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory...