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Gigabyte GA-8I915G-MFD User Manual

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12ME-8I915GMFD-2102

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  • Page 1 GA-8I915G-MFD Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 2102 12ME-8I915GMFD-2102...
  • Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: n For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8I915G-MFD 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 Chapter 3 Install Drivers ..................49 Install Chipset Drivers ..................49 Software Applications ..................50 Driver CD Information ..................50 Hardware Information ..................51 Contact Us ......................51 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................53 Unique Software Utilities ..................53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction .................. 54 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction ................

  • Page 6: Ga-8I915G-Mfd Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS SP DIF_O SYS_FAN SPDI F_I A TX LGA 775 R_U SB A TX_12V I ntel 915G AUDIO1 AUDIO2 PC IE_16 S _A TA 3 PCI1 RTL8110S BA T ICH6 PCI2 S _A TA 0 TS B43A B23...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI-ECLK CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) (100MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface DDRII 533/400MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 Intel Dual Channel Memory 915G GMCH GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 1 PCI Express x 1 Port 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS PCI Express x1 Bus 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100...
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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-MFD Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU sm art fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR II)

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    (Grasping the CPU firm ly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915G-MFD 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 Push P in Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is 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-MFD Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 GA-8I915G-M FD supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. GA-8I915G-MFD includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2...

  • Page 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I915G-MFD 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-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. Connectors Introduction 11 15 ATX_12V AZALIA_FP ATX (Power Connector) CD_IN CPU_FAN F_USB1 / F_USB2 SYS_FAN F1_1394 / F2_1394 COMA S_ATA0 / S_ATA1 / S_ATA2 / S_ATA3 COMB F_PANEL CLR_CMOS PWR_LED GA-8I915G-MFD 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 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. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 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).

  • Page 22: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 9) 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- 10) AZALIA_FP(Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector is supported to connect HD(High Definition) Audio and AC'97 Audio. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the audio panel cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 24 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. Definition Power Power USB DX- USB Dy- USB DX+ USB Dy+ No Pin GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 13) F1_1394/F2_1394 (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 m ake the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 26 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 GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 18) BAT(Battery) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CM OS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
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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. : F5)

    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-MFD 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-MFD 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

    Select y our boot dev ice priority by LAN. Disabled Select y our boot dev ice priority by Disabled. (Note) This item w ill show up w hen y ou install a processor w hi c h support s this function. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Password Check

    Password Check Setup The system w ill boot but w i l l not access to Setup page if the correct passw ord is not entered at the prom pt. (Default v alue) Syst e m 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.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    F5: Previo us Values F6: Fail-Sa fe Default F7: Op timized De faults On-Chip Prim ary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Usb Controller

    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 Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default v alue) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Paral lel Port Mode Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default v alue) Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. 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.
  • 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-MFD 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-MFD Motherboard - 42 -...

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

    CPU S mart FAN Mode This option is available onl y w hen CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled. Auto BIOS autodetects the ty pe of CPU fan y ou installed and sets the optimal CPU Smart FAN control mode for it. (Default Value) Voltage Set to Voltage w hen y ou use a CPU fan w ith a 3-pin fan power cable.

  • Page 44: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    ESC: Qu it F8: Q- Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BI O S and Chipset Features w hich t h e sy stem automatically detects. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password 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 Enter Pa ssword:...

  • Page 46: Save & Exit Setup

    F8: Q- Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Ty pe "Y" w ill quit the Setup Uti l ity w ithout sav ing to RTC CMOS. Ty pe "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 46 -...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Install Drivers

    Chapter 3 Install Drivers 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 - Install Drivers...
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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: Easytune 5 Introduction

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...

  • Page 55: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    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 56 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 57 1. Execute Backup Utility: ! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.

  • Page 58: 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 59 Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password...
  • Page 60 Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy hi:Move Enter : Run ESC:Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 3. 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 displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.

  • Page 62: Updating Bios With Q-Flash Utility On Single-Bios Motherboards

    PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F3: Change Language F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-Flash utility bar Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Task menu for Update BIOS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar hi:Move Enter : Run...
  • Page 64 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 65: @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 66 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 67: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction This motherboard provide 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/ 4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. Introduction of audio connectors: You may connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, walkman or others audio input to Line In.
  • Page 68 . Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Speaker Out". Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
  • Page 70 Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration. Sound Effect Configuration: At the sound effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-8I915G-MFD Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 2000. After you install an audio device, a screen of a list would pop up from the audio software for you to choose the type of device you installed.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Question 6: 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 73 Question 7: 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 Contact Us — 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 — 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 : Tech. Support : http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://www.giga-byte.com.au/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.au Shanghai — France TEL: +86-021-63410999 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCES S.A.R.L.

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