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... to sale and/or use in accordance with Part 15 of documents which may make changes to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. If this document, or other intellectual property right. Current characterized errata are registered trademarks of...
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... indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing...
... indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for general audiences. It is intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of product features 2 Installing and Replacing...
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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 cable ... 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 cable ... 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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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 ...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 the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable 35 Removing ...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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...Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 16. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Install Processor... Connector ........ 35 14. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep ...
...Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 33 10. Dual Configuration Example 2 37 16. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 7. Install Processor... Connector ........ 35 14. Installing a DIMM...39 19. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 3. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep ...
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... RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Beep Codes...73 17. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Interrupts ...72 ...16. Safety Regulations ...77 19. System Memory Map...71 14. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names ...
... RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 9. Beep Codes...73 17. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Feature Summary...9 2. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8. Interrupts ...72 ...16. Safety Regulations ...77 19. System Memory Map...71 14. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 13 4. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations 18 7. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes 52 13. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names ...
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... x1 connectors Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: • Two PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel®...
... x1 connectors Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: • Two PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) • One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel®...
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...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 ...(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/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1.
...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 ...(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/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1.
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... Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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 (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11
... Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. 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 (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector • Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows* 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP 11
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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 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. 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.
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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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The supported processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the desktop board and/or power supply. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to...
The supported processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the desktop board and/or power supply. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to...
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... memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the operating system and applications. This may result in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory...
... memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ • Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of memory being available to the operating system and applications. This may result in Table 6. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory...
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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 ...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 location ...
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 ...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 location ...
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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 following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for...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-45 LAN...
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 following functions: • Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN • Support for...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-45 LAN...
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...; One 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 Related...: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3. 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...
...; One 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 Related...: • Up to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. The BIOS is stored in Chapter 3. 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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... necessary speeds. If the standby current necessary to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have a 4-pin processor fan header. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using the processor fan heat-sink ...on page 49 and Figure 26 on the system temperature. It is not a self controlled fan. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Refer to any controlled chassis fan header. See Figure 24 on page...
... necessary speeds. If the standby current necessary to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have a 4-pin processor fan header. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using the processor fan heat-sink ...on page 49 and Figure 26 on the system temperature. It is not a self controlled fan. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three chassis fan headers. Refer to any controlled chassis fan header. See Figure 24 on page...
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... the computer wakes from USB. Go to replace the battery. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 26 Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-...-On Self-Test (POST). Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse 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.
... the computer wakes from USB. Go to replace the battery. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off . 26 Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off . Real-...-On Self-Test (POST). Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse 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.
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Desktop boards D915GUX and D915GAG have two PCI bus add-in card connectors, one PCI Express x16 and one PCI Express x1 add-in card connector 1 PCI Express .... Location of the PCI bus add-in card connectors, PCI Express x16 and x1 add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors Figure 27 shows the location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in card...
Desktop boards D915GUX and D915GAG have two PCI bus add-in card connectors, one PCI Express x16 and one PCI Express x1 add-in card connector 1 PCI Express .... Location of the PCI bus add-in card connectors, PCI Express x16 and x1 add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV. Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors Figure 27 shows the location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in card...