Gigabyte Ga8i915pd Manual
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GA-8I915P-D Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard Users Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915PD-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with users other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Unions member states.
Motherboard GA-8I915P-DSep. 9, 2005 Sep. 9, 2005Motherboard GA-8I915P-D
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- 4 - Table of Contents GA-8I915P-D Motherboard Layout................................................................................ 6 Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation..................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation.................................................................... 9 1-2 Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink.............................................................. 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU......................................................................................... 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink.................................................................................. 13 1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction.................................................................................. 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E4) ....................................................... 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 31 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34 2-3 Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................... 36 2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 38 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 40 2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 41 2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)....................................................................... 42 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................................... 45 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................. 45 2-10Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 46 2-11 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 47 2-12Exit Without Saving....................................................................................... 47
- 5 - 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..................................................................................... 51 3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 51 Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities................................................................................ 53 4-1-1EasyTune 5 Introduction..................................................................................... 54 4-1-2Xpress Recovery2 Introduction......................................................................... 55 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction........................................................................ 57 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction...................................... 66 4-2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 70
- 6 - GA-8I915P-D Motherboard Layout KB_MSATX_12VCPU_FAN LGA775 COMA LPT AT X GA-8I915P-D R_USB SATA0 SATA2 SATA1 PWR_LED USB LAN BAT CD_IN F_AUDIO AUDIO1 ICH6 BIOSPCI2 PCI3SYS_FAN SATA3FDD F_PANEL CLR_CMOS PCIE_16 PCIE_1 PCI1 F_USB1F_USB2 IT8712 CODEC AUDIO2 IDE1 Marvell 8001 PCIE_2 COMB SPDIF_IOCI IDE2IDE3 VT6410 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Intel 915P
- 7 - Block Diagram (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. LGA775 ProcessorCPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI Express x16 33MHz Host Interface Intel 915P MCH MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 48MHz COM Ports Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 24MHz 33MHz4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE1 Channels Intel ICH6 14.318MHz BIOS 8 USB Ports PCICLK (33MHz) 3 PCI PCI Bus LPT Port PCI-ECLK (100MHz) RJ45 Marvell 8001 Line-OutMIC CODEC Line-InSPDIF In SPDIF Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out VT6410 IDE RAID IDE2/IDE3 PCI Express Bus x 1 PCI-ECLK (100MHz)x 1 2 PCI Express x1DDRII 600 (Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory IT 8712
Hardware Installation - 9 - English 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 discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Installation Notices 1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation. 2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected. 4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. 5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. 6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. 7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. 8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Instances of Non-Warranty 1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 10 - English CPUŠSupports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU ŠSupports 800/533MHz FSB ŠL2 cache varies with CPU ChipsetŠNorthbridge: Intel® 915P Express Chipset ŠSouthbridge: Intel® ICH6 ŠSupported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems MemoryŠ4 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1) ŠSupports 1.8V DDR II DIMM ŠSupports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM SlotsŠ1 PCI Express x 16 slot Š2 PCI Express x 1 slots Š3 PCI slots IDE ConnectionsŠ1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE devices(IDE1) - Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Š2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with RAID, allows connection of 4 IDE devices(IDE2,IDE3)(Note 3) FDD ConnectionsŠ1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices Onboard SATAŠ4 Serial ATA connections ŠSupported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems PeripheralsŠ1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode Š2 Serial port (COMA/COMB) Š8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable) Š1 front audio connector Š1 PS/2 keyboard port Š1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard LANŠOnboard Marvell 8001 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Š1 RJ 45 port 1-2 Feature Summary (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. (Note 3) Only support ATAPI mode for HDD.