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GA-8I915MK-GV
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Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-915MKGV-1001R
* 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!!
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Motherboard GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard GA-8I915MK-GV Oct. 7, 2005 Oct. 7, 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-8I915MK-GV 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 ............................................................................................. 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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN LGA775 ATX_12V CI ATX Intel 915GV AUDIO PCIE_16 IDE1 FDD PCI1 F_PANEL EP82562G PCI2 ICH6 SATA1 CD_IN SATA0 PCI3 CODEC BAT AUX_IN BIOS SUR_CEN COMB F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS _FAN CLR_CMOS SPDIF_IO F_AUDIO - 6 - VGA USB USB COMA LPT LAN GA-8I915MK-GV DDR1 DDR2 PWR_LED IT8712
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 VGA Processor Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM Intel Intel 915GV Dual Channel Memory GMCH GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz PCI Express x4 BIOS 2 Serial ATA Intel PCI Bus ATA33/66/100 ICH6 IDE Channels Floppy EP82562G LPT Port IT8712 3 PCI COM Ports RJ45 24MHz AC97 33MHz 8 USB CODEC Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) - 7 - MIC Line-Out AC97 Link Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out
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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 533/800MHz FSB L2 cache varies with processors ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 915GV Express chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory) Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM (Note 1) Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 3 PCI slots IDE Connections 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), al
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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 (Note 2) Supports EasyTune Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM/PCIE) Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DIMM/PCIE/FSB) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21.5cm (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary dependin
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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 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the surface of the installed CPU. 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-8I915MK-GV supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I915MK-GV includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 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
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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. Serial Port Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connect
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 17 1 2 6 5 7 8 9 11 12 19 14 10 16 4 15 18 13 1) ATX_12V 11) CD_IN 2) ATX (Power Connector) 12) AUX_IN 3) CPU_FAN 13) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 14) SUR_CEN 5) FDD 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) IDE1 16) COMB 7) SATA0 / SATA1 17) CI 8) F_PANEL 18) CLR_CMOS 9) PWR_LED 19) BAT 10) F_AUDIO - 17 - Hardware Installation
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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 not sta
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English 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 fool-proof 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
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6) IDE1 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 21 7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide
