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GA-8I915G-ZFD
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Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-I915GZFD-1101
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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-8I915G-ZFD Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 5 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation.................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................. 9 1-2 Feature Summ
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Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................ 43 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers ................................................................................... 43 3-2 Software Applications .................................................................................... 44 3-3 Driver CD Information ................................................................................... 44 3-4 Hardware Information ...........
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GA-8I915G-ZFD Motherboard Layout ATX_12V F_USB1 F_PANEL PWR_LED F_USB2 CPU_FAN F1_1394 LGA775 Intel 915G PCI1 ATX ICH6 S_ATA1 BAT SPDIF_IN S_ATA0 PCIE_16 CODEC CLR_CMOS BIOS IT8712 CD_IN SYS_FAN TSB43AB23 KB_MS LAN 1394 LPT AUDIO COMA USB USB VGA - 5 - RTL8110S IDE GA-8I915G-ZFD DDR1 DDR2 AZALIA_FP
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 VGA PCI-ECLK Processor (100MHz) Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Intel 915G PCI Express x16 GMCH GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS 2 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 Intel PCI Bus IDE Channels ICH6 TSB43AB23 LPT Port RTL 8110S IT 8712 COM Port RJ45 CODEC 24MHz 33MHz 1 PCI 8 USB PS/2 KB/Mouse Ports PCICLK (33MHz) - 6 - 3 IEEE1394 Back Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-
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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 Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory) Supports dual channel DDR400/333/266 DIMM Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot 1 PCI slots IDE Connections 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices Onboard SATA 2 Serial ATA co
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English 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 in
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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-ZFD supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. GA-8I915G-ZFD includes 2 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. One DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't operate when only one DDR memory module is inst
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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 o the lower port (purple). IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not
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English Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/5.1-/7.1-channel audio functioning. 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 8 3 7 11 12 2 5 15 13 9 10 6 14 4 1) ATX_12V 9) AZALIA_FP 2) ATX (Power Connector) 10) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 11) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 12) F1_1394 5) IDE 13) SPDIF_IN 6) S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 14) CLR_CMOS 7) F_PANEL 15) BAT 8) PWR_LED - 15 - 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 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 o
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6) S_ATA0/S_ATA1 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6) Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Speaker Connect
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English 8) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is supported to connect HD(High Definition) Audio and AC'97 Audio. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the audio panel cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or eve
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10) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 CD -R 11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.The "USB Device Wake up From S3" is
