Gigabyte GA-8I915G Duo Manual de usuario

GA-8I915G Duo

Intel®Pentium®4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1303

12ME-8I915GDUO-1303

Motherboard

GA-8I915G Duo

Sep. 1, 2004

Motherboard

GA-8I915G Duo

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Product Manual Classification

In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the

following:

For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the

product.

For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the

"Product User Manual".

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website under "Technology Guide" where information can be downloaded in .pdf format.

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Table of Contents

GA-8I915G Duo 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. : F4) ....................................................... 30

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................. 34

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................... 36

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 39

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................ 41

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...................................................................... 43

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................ 45

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................... 45

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 46

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 47

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 47

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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 .................................................................................... 51

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 51

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 53

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ............................................................................... 53

4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction .............................................................................. 54

4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction .......................................................................... 57

4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction ......................................... 66

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 72

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GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Layout

KB_MS ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

LGA775

SPDIF_O

VGA

LPT

USB

LAN2

BAT

CD_IN

AZALIA_FP

Intel 915G

NB_FAN

AUDIO1

S_ATA0

ICH6

BIOS

PCI2

PCI3

DDRII_1

DDR1

DDRII_2

DDR2

ATX

PWR_FAN

IDE1

SYS_FAN

S_ATA3

S_ATA2

S_ATA1

FDD

PWR_LED

F_PANEL

CLR_CMOS

PCIE_16

PCIE_1

PCIE_2

PCI1

F_USB2

F_USB1

IT8712

CODEC

GA-8I915G Duo

SPDIF_I

AUDIO2

IDE2

IDE3

VT6410

Broadcom

5751/5789

USB

COMA

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Block Diagram

(Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB

processor and overclock in BIOS.

Line-Out

MIC

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Back Surround Speaker Out

LGA775

Processor

CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz)

PCI Express x16

33MHz

Host

Interface

Intel

915G

MCH

MCHCLK (133/200MHz)

66MHz

48MHz

DDRII 600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

COMA

Floppy

PS/2 KB/Mouse

24MHz

33MHz

IT 8712

4 Serial ATA

ATA33/66/100

IDE1 Channels

Intel

ICH6

14.318MHz

BIOS

8 USB

Ports

CODEC

Line-In

PCI Express x1 Bus

PCICLK

(33MHz)

3 PCI

PCI Bus

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

LPT Port

2 PCI Express x 1 Ports

DDR 400/333MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

RJ45

Broadcom

5751/5789

VT6410

IDE RAID

IDE2/IDE3

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

VGA

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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 you 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

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English

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 4GB memory) (Note 1)

Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM

Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM

2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1)

Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM

Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM

(Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules

simultaneously is not supported.)

Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot

2 PCI Express x 1 slots

3 PCI slots

IDE Connections 1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2

IDE devices(IDE1)

2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with

RAID, allows connection of 4 IDE devices(IDE2, IDE3)(Note 3)

FDD Connections 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices

Onboard SATA 4 Serial ATA connections

Peripherals 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

1 VGA port, onboard COMA connection

8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)

1 front audio connector

1 IR connector

1 PS/2 keyboard port

1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard VGA Built-in Intel®915G

Onboard LAN Onboard Broadcom 5751/5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

1 RJ 45 port

(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.

1-2 Feature Summary

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