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... for radio noise emissions from published specifications. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at : http://www.intel.com/ or by one or more of ...the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are not intended for such products, Intel assumes no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Except as the property ...
... for radio noise emissions from published specifications. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at : http://www.intel.com/ or by one or more of ...the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are not intended for such products, Intel assumes no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Second release of the Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Except as the property ...
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..., component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety ...
..., component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for general audiences. Intended Audience The Product Guide is not intended for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. Preface This Product Guide gives information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety ...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The ... 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...• One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The ... 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...• One VGA port cover • Quick Reference Guide • Configuration and battery caution statement label • Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM • Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) • Trusted Platform Module Driver CD...
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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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... Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages...Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Install Processor ...34 12. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX...
... Statement 77 Product Ecology Statements 78 EMC Regulations ...79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level 80 Figures 1. Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ...71 DMA Channels ...71 Interrupts ...72 A Error Messages...Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 2. Close the Load Plate ...34 13. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block 52 29. Install Processor ...34 12. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 4. Back Panel Connectors 54 30. Dual Configuration Example 3 37 17. Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables 50 27. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX...
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...7. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Interrupts ...72 16. Product Certification Markings 80 viii RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet...73 17. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. System Memory Map...71 14. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Manufacturing Options 11 3. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8.
...7. Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names 45 10. Safety Regulations ...77 19. Front Panel Header Signal Names 46 12. Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components 15 5. Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations 17 6. Interrupts ...72 16. Product Certification Markings 80 viii RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet...73 17. USB 2.0 Header Signal Names 46 11. System Memory Map...71 14. BIOS Error Messages...74 18. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. Manufacturing Options 11 3. RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs 21 8.
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..." x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in less than 4 GB of the desktop board. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the operating system and applications. Table 1 summarizes the major features of memory being available to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel®...
..." x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in less than 4 GB of the desktop board. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the operating system and applications. Table 1 summarizes the major features of memory being available to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel®...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯... 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/motherboards/desktop/ 10
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) Peripheral Interfaces • Up to eight USB 2.0 ports ⎯ Four ports routed to the back panel ⎯... 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/motherboards/desktop/ 10
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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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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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. 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. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12
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. 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. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12
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Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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. 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 Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 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. 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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Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A 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 ...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...
Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A 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 ...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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... pages for more information about: • Supported Intel processors 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 Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on installing or upgrading...
... pages for more information about: • Supported Intel processors 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 Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • Instructions on installing or upgrading...
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... links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency (MHz...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 tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel...
... links or pages for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Memory Speed Processor FSB frequency (MHz...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 tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ • SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel...
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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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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 one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive •... 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-45 LAN connector (see...
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 one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive •... 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-45 LAN connector (see...
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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 ... DMA-33 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. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the...
...; 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 ... DMA-33 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. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the...
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... adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three chassis fan headers. See Figure 24 on page 50 for the location of the fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the...The overall system noise reduction will result in the fan operating at the minimum necessary speeds. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based...
... adequate +5 V standby current. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have three chassis fan headers. See Figure 24 on page 50 for the location of the fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the...The overall system noise reduction will result in the fan operating at the minimum necessary speeds. Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Disabling the processor fan speed control will vary based...
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...supports wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Go to replace the battery. 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 battery on how to page 55 for instructions on the desktop board keeps...during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Battery A battery on the PCI bus is mounted on the desktop board. Speaker A speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. USB bus...
...supports wake from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Go to replace the battery. 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 battery on how to page 55 for instructions on the desktop board keeps...during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Battery A battery on the PCI bus is mounted on the desktop board. Speaker A speaker is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. USB bus...
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... host chassis, power supply, and other modules: • Product certifications or lack of the newly completed computer. 28 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Installation Instructions CAUTION...
... host chassis, power supply, and other modules: • Product certifications or lack of the newly completed computer. 28 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Installation Instructions CAUTION...