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GA-8I915PL-G
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Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-8I915PLG-1001
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Motherboard GA-8I915PL-G Motherboard GA-8I915PL-G Jan. 25, 2005 Jan. 25, 2005
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Copyright © 2005 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 In
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Table of Contents GA-8I915PL-G Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 6 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation.................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................. 9 1-2 Feature Sum
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................ 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers ................................................................................... 49 3-2 Software Applications .................................................................................... 50 3-3 Driver CD Information ................................................................................... 50 3-4 Hardware Information ...........
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GA-8I915PL-G Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V KB_MS LGA775 ATX R_USB AUDIO1 Intel 915PL AUDIO2 IT8712 F_AUDIO PCIE_16 Marvell PCIE_1 8001 SATA3 SATA2 ICH6 SATA1 PCIE_2 SATA0 PCI1 CODEC CLR_CMOS IDE1 CD_IN PCI2 FDD BAT PCI3 BIOS PWR_LED F_PANEL F_USB2 IR F_USB1 CI SPDIF_IO - 6 - USB COMB COMA LPT LAN GA-8I915PL-G DDR1 DDR2 SYS_FAN
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 PCI-ECLK Processor (100MHz) Host DDR 400/333MHz DIMM Interface PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Dual Channel Memory Intel PCI Express x16 915PL MCH MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS PCI Express x1 Bus 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 PCI Bus ICH6 IDE1 Channels Floppy Marvell LPT Port 8001 IT 8712 RJ45 COM Ports CODEC 24MHz 8 USB 33MHz Ports 3 PCI PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) - 7 - 2 PCI Express x 1 Ports Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker
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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 915PL Express Chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory) Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 1 slots 3 PCI slots IDE Connections 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1)
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English I/O Control IT8712 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 EasyTune 5 Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI-E/FSB) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCIE) Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22.0cm - 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.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is the surface of the installed CPU. 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 CP
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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 o
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English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915PL-G supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I915PL-G includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1 Channel B : DDR 2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. If one DDR memory modules are installed: The Dual Channel T
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1-5 Installation of 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
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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 to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. / COM A/COM B (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. USB Port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
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1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 10 7 6 11 4 5 12 14 15 16 17 13 9 8 1) ATX_12V 10) F_AUDIO 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 5) FDD 14) IR 6) IDE1 15) CI 7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 16) CLR_CMOS 8) F_PANEL 17) BAT 9) PWR_LED GA-8I915PL-G Motherboard - 18 - English
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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 wil
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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
