Gigabyte Ga8i915pd Manual

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EnglishOnboard AudioŠALC850 CODEC (UAJ)
ŠSupports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
ŠSupports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out
(Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ;
Side Speaker Out connection
ŠSupports SPDIF In/Out connection
ŠCD In
On-Board IDE RAIDŠBuilt-in VT6410 chipset
(IDE2, IDE3)ŠSupports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) or
striping + mirroring (RAID 0 + RAID 1)
Šsupports JBOD function
ŠSupports concurrent...

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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...

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English1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for
heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.
Fig. 6
Finally, please attach the power connector of the
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the
motherboard. Fig. 3
Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure
the push...

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Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module
can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module
vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to
lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the
DIMM module.
The motherboard supports DDRII memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications.  Memory...

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Dual Channel DDR II
GA-8I915P-D supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the
Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the
limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one or three DDR II memory modules are installed.
2. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 or 4 memory modules, it is recommended to...

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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 cards instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computers 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...

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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
as USB...

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1-7 Connectors Introduction
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3
7) SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3
8) F_PANEL
9) PWR_LED
10) F_AUDIO
11) CD_IN
12) SPDIF_IO
13) F_USB1 / F_USB2
14) C I
15) CLR_CMOS
16) BAT
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English1/2) 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...

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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...