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12ME-8I915GP-1002

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  • Page 1 GA-8I915G Pro Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915GP-1002...
  • Page 3 Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: n For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard Layout ................6 Block Diagram ......................7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................. 9 Considerations Prior to Installation .................9 Feature Summary ....................10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ..............12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ................
  • Page 5 Unique Software Utilities ..................55 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction ............... 56 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ..............59 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction ........70 Troubleshooting ......................76 - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Ga-8I915G Pro Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN PWR_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V SP DIF_O UT SPDI F_IN LGA 775 AUDIO1 I ntel 915G AUDIO2 Marvell 8001 NB_FAN PC IE_16 S_ATA4 PCI E_1 S_ATA3 S_ATA2 S_ATA1 CODEC Intel IC H6 PCI E_2 PCI E_3 BACK...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface PCI-ECLK DDR 400/333MHz DIMM (100MHz) Intel Dual Channel Memory 915G GMCH GMCHCLK (200/133MHz) PCI-ECLK 66MHz (100MHz) PCI Express x16 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS PCI Express x1 Bus 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 PCI Bus ICH6 IDE Channels...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    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. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: 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. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU temperature detection System voltage detection CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU Smart FAN Control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    CPU firm ly between your thum b and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards m otion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU dur- ing installation.) GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push P in The top of Female P ush P in Female P ush Pin Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow the surface of the installed CPU.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    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. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 GA-8I915G Pro supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Mem ory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s. GA-8I915G Pro includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIM M sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2...

  • Page 16: Install Expansion Cards

    Uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firm ly down on the slot .M ake sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    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 to 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.

  • Page 18: Connectors Introduction

    You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/5.1-/7.1-channel audio functioning. Connectors Introduction ATX_12V F_PANEL ATX (Power Connector) AZALIA_FP CPU_FAN CD_IN SYS_FAN F_USB1 / F_USB2 PWR_FAN F1_1394 / F2_1394 NB_FAN COMA CLR_CMOS S_ATA1/S_ATA2/S_ATA3/S_ATA4 PWR_LED GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 (Only for CPU_FAN) PWR_FAN SYS_FAN 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Definition +12V GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 7) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are:360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 8) IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector.
  • Page 22 (Control by ICH 6) 10) 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 MPD+ MPD- MPD- GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    11) 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. Spe aker C onnector Me ssa ge LED/ Pow er Po we r/ Sw itch...
  • Page 24 To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer. Pin No. Definition MIC2_L MIC2_R -ACZ_DET Line2_R FSENSE1 FAUOIO_JD No Pin LINE2_L FSENSE2 13) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 14) F1_USB / F2_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow ) 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.
  • Page 26 Be careful with the polarity of the COMA connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the COMA cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA cable. Pin No. Definition NDCDA- NSINA NSOUTA NDTRA- NDSRA- NRTSA- NCTSA- NRIA- No Pin GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 19) BAT(Battery) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output Sy stem) includes a CMOS SETUP utility w hich allow s user to configure required setti n gs or to activ ate certain sy stem features. The CMOS SETUP sav es the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the pow er is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary pow er to the CMOS SRAM.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F3)

    Fail-Saf e Defaults indicates the v alue of the sy stem parameters w hich the sy stem w ould be in safe configuration. n Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the v alue of the sy stem parameters w hich the sy stem w ould be in best performance c onfiguration. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Set Supervisor Password

    n Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable passw ord. It allows y ou t o limit access to the sy stem and Setup, or just to Setup. n Set User Password Change, set, or disable passw ord. It allow s y ou to li m it access to the system. n Save &...

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    Cylinder Number of cy linders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Base Memory

    Drive A / Drive B The category identifi e s the t y pes of f l oppy di s k driv e A or driv e B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy driv e installed 360K, 5.25"...

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    The sy stem w ill not boot and w ill not access to Setup page if t h e correct passw ord is not entered at the prompt. If y ou w ant to cancel the setting of passw ord, please just press ENTER to make [SETUP] empty . GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hy per Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operat i ng sy stem w ith multi processors mode supported. (Default v alue) Disabled Disables CPU Hy per Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Max imum v alue to 3 w hen use older OS like NT4.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    F5: P revious Values F6: Fa il-Save De fault F7: Optimized Defa ults On-Chi p Primary P CI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this function. Auto BIOS w ill auto detect. (Default v alue) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, y ou can use up to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. Enhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allow s up to 6 HDDs to use.
  • Page 38 Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default v alue) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Power Manag ement Setup ACPI Susp end Ty pe [S1(POS)] Item Help Soft- Off by PWR-BTTN [Instan t-off] Menu Level} PME E vent Wake Up [Enabled] Power On by Ring [Enabled] Resume by Alarm...
  • Page 40 When AC-pow er back to the sy stem, the sy st e m alw ay s in "On" state. Memory When AC-pow er back to the sy stem, the sy stem w ill return to the Last state before AC-pow er off. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software PnP/PCI Configur ations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level} higf: M ove Enter: Select +/-/PU/P D: Value F10: Save ESC: Ex it F1: Gene ral Help F5: Previo us Values...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    The speed of CPU f a n w ill increase linearly depand on the temperature if the temperature is more than 41 degree and less than 65 degree. When the CPU t e mperature is lower than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill be disable. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    CPU FAN PIN Type In order to make "CPU Smart FAN Control " function w ork properly, please set the pin number according to the CPU FAN that you used. 3 PIN Set CPU FAN PIN Ty pe to 3 pin. (Defaul t v alue) 4 PIN Set CPU FAN PIN Ty pe to 4 pin.
  • Page 44 Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default v alue: Normal) Warni n g: CPU may be damaged or reduce CPU life-cy cle w hen CPU is ov er-v ol t age. Normal CPU Vcore Displ a y y our CPU Vcore Voltage. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Su pervisor Pa ssword Power Manag ement Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe D efaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configur ations...

  • Page 46: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Adv ance BIOS Features Menu, y ou w i l l be prompted only w hen y ou try to enter Setup. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Save & Exit Setup

    2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Cop y right (C) 198 4-2004 Award Software Stan dard CM OS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Su pervisor Pa ssword Power Manag ement Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configur ations Save &...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 3Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe.

  • Page 50: Software Applications

    Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

  • Page 51: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Drivers Installation...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A.
  • Page 54 F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 55 F9 For Xpress Recovery Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.

  • Page 56: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under "New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove password requirement. 5. Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 57 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on.
  • Page 58 The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’ t be changed by user.) Load Default Settings Load dual BIOS default value. Save Settings to CMOS Save revised setting. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
  • Page 60 Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task. Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer.
  • Page 62 Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Updating Bios With Q-Flash Utility On Single-Bios Motherboards

    Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
  • Page 64 F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF002A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Do not trun off power or Updating BIOS Now...

  • Page 66: @Bios Utility

    Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "P"...
  • Page 67 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...

  • Page 68: / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction

    The output mode is decided by the sequence with high priority in the front: back surround speakers, center/ subwoofer speakers, surround speakers, front speakers and earphone. (e.g. if back surround speakers are configured, then the system will be in 7.1 channel output mode no matter what other output devices are configured.) GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 2 Channel Audio Setup: We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out". Line Out STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in the system area.
  • Page 70 "Audio System Status". "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. The function to manually modify speaker setting. The function to adjust speaker volume. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 5.1 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Front Speaker Out Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out", the Center/Subwoofer surround speaker to "Surround speaker out", and the Speaker Out center/subwoofer speaker to "Center/Subwoofer Surround speaker Speaker Out". STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you find an icon in the system area.
  • Page 72 "Audio System Status". "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you the functions to manually modify speaker the settings. The function to manually modify speaker setting. The function to adjust speaker volume. GA-8I915G Pro Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 Digital I/O Status: Digital Output Status-- (1) For stereo PCM output: sampling rate is shown here. (2) For Dolby Digital Live! output: AC3 is shown here. Digital Input Status-- (1) For stereo PCM input: sampling rate is shown here. Mixer The built-in mixer allows user to control volume / panning / recording / monitoring.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
  • Page 75 Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
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  • Page 79 — Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan — GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan, R.O.C. — Singapore TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech.
  • Page 80 — China — Australia NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. Tech. Support : Address: 3/6 Garden Road, Clayton, VIC 3168 Australia http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm TEL: +61 3 85616288 Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : FAX: +61 3 85616222 http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Tech. Support : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn...

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