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GA-8I915PM-FS
® ®
Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2001
12ME-8I915PMFS-2001
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Table of Contents GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 3 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 5 1-2 Featur
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GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS LGA775 SPDIF_O IT8712 R_USB ATX_12V Intel 915P AUDIO1 AZALIA_FP AUDIO2 PCIE_16 FDD BATTERY PCI1 RTL8100C ICH6 PCI2 SATA3 TSB43AB23 SATA2 SATA1 CD_IN PCIE_1 BUZZER SATA0 F1_1394 F2_1394 F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 BIOS CODEC - 3 - USB COMA LPT LAN GA-8I915PM DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4 ATX IDE SYS_FAN IR -FS CLR_CMOS SAFE_MODE
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Block Diagram PCI-ECLK CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface DDR400/333MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 Intel Dual Channel Memory 915P MCHCLK (133/200MHz) MCH PCI-ECLK 66MHz (100MHz) 33MHz 14.318MHz 1 PCI Express x 1 Port 48MHz BIOS PCI Express x1 Bus 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 Intel PCI Bus IDE Channels ICH6 Floppy TSB43AB23 LPT Port RTL IT 8712 8100C COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse RJ45 CODEC 24MHz 33MHz 8 USB Ports 2 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) - 4 - 3 IEEE1394 Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surr
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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 915P Express chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems (Note) 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/A
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English Onboard Audio ALC880 CODEC Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF Out connection CD In connection Supported on the Win 2000/XP/MCE operating systems I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU smart
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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 Dual Channel DDR Memory Configuration The GA-8I915PM-FS supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one. The GA-8I915PM-FS includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has 2 DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4 Due to chipset limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configura
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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. COM A (Serial Port) Connects to se
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Side Speaker Out The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ). 1-7 Connectors Introduction 3 2 13 14 4 1 5 6 9 16 15 7 10 8 12 11 1) ATX_12V 9) AZALIA_FP 2) ATX (Power Connector) 10) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 11) F_USB1 / F_USB2 4) SYS_FAN 1
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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 wi
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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
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English 6) IDE (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 2 1 7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 (Serial ATA Connecto
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NC PW- RES+ PW+ RES- MSG- HD- HD+ MSG+ 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Message LED/ Power Power/ Switch Sleep LED 2 20 1 19 IDE Hard Disk Reset Switch Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operati
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English 10) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 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. Pin No. Definiti
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12) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. P
