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GA-8I915G-MF
GA-8I915GM
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Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2204
12ME-8I915GMF-2204
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-8I915G-MF Motherboard GA-8I915G-MF Jun. 11, 2004 Jun. 11, 2004
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Copyright (c) 2004 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification I
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Table of Content GA-8I915G-MF Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9 1-2 Featur
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47 3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 48 3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 48 3-4 Hardware Information .......
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GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS SPDIF_O SPDIF_I LGA775 R_USB ATX_12V Intel 915G AUDIO1 AUDIO2 PCIE_16 FDD RTL8110S BAT PCI1 CLR_CMOS ICH6 S_ATA3 RTL8100C PCI2 S_ATA2 TSB43AB23 S_ATA1 CD_IN PCIE_1 S_ATA0 F2_1394 F1_1394 PWR_LED BIOS COMA COMB F_USB1 F_USB2 CODEC F_PANEL Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Only for GA-8I915GM. - 6 - VGA USB LPT LAN AZALIA_FP GA-8I915G-MF DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4 ATX IDE IT8712 SYS_FAN IR
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 VGA PCI-ECLK Processor (100MHz) Host DDR400/333MHz DIMM Interface PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory Intel 915G GMCH GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports 48MHz PCI-ECLK(100MHz) BIOS PCI Express x1 Bus 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 Intel PCI Bsu IDE Channels ICH6 Floppy TSB43AB23 RTL8110S LPT Port IT 8712 RTL8100C COM Ports RJ45 CODEC 24MHz 33MHz 8 USB PS/2 KB/Mouse Ports 2 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8I915G-MF. Only for GA-
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English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic
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1-2 Feature Summary ® ® CPU Supports the latest Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 CPU Supports 800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 915G Express chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH6 (Note 1) Memory 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 1 PCI Express x 1 slot 2 PCI slots IDE Connections 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IIDE device
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English Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm - 11 - Hardware Installation
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig. 2 Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow the surface of the installed CPU. is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.)Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Place the heatsink atop the CPU
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one
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English GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. GA-8I915G-MF/GA-8I915GM includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to ® the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Only one DDR memory module is installed: T
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1-5 Install expansion cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the exp
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English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In f
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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 2 14 4 1 5 10 6 17 16 7 11 9 8 15 13 12 1) ATX_12V 10) AZALIA_FP 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 5) FDD 14) IR 6) IDE 15) COMA / COMB 7) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_AT
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English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheati
