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Gigabyte GA-8I915P-D User Manual

Intel pentium 4 lga775 processor motherboard
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Rev. 1002
12ME-8I915PD-1002R
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  • Page 1 GA-8I915P-D Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8I915PD-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
  • 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: For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8I915P-D 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 Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Ga-8I915P-D Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I915P-D Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V KB_MS LGA775 R_USB AUDIO1 Intel 915P AUDIO2 IDE1 IT8712 PCIE_16 F_AUDIO Marvell PCIE_1 8001 SYS_FAN ICH6 SATA3 PCIE_2 SATA2 PCI1 SATA1 CODEC SATA0 CD_IN PCI2 IDE3 VT6410 IDE2 PCI3 CLR_CMOS BIOS F_PANEL F_USB2 F_USB1 SPDIF_IO...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 PCI-ECLK Processor (100MHz) Host Interface DDRII 600 /533/400MHz DIMM (Note) Intel PCI Express x16 Dual Channel Memory 915P 2 PCI Express x1 MCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz PCI-ECLK 33MHz (100MHz) 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS PCI Express Bus 4 Serial ATA Intel ATA33/66/100 PCI Bus...
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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

    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. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Onboard Audio ALC850 CODEC (UAJ) Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection Supports SPDIF In/Out connection CD In On-Board IDE RAID...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    (Grasping the CPU firmly 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-8I915P-D Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin 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. to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation.

  • 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-8I915P-D Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    PCI Express x 16 slot. When you try uninstall the VGA card, please press the latch as the picture to the left shows to release the card. GA-8I915P-D 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. COM A/COM B (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

  • Page 18: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction ATX_12V PWR_LED ATX (Power Connector) F_AUDIO CPU_FAN CD_IN SYS_FAN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 / F_USB2 IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 CLR_CMOS F_PANEL GA-8I915P-D 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-8I915P-D Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 6) IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 (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).

  • Page 22: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    Pin 4: Data(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC( Purple) GA-8I915P-D 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) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
  • Page 24 SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 13) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) 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. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 26 (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 26 -...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E4)

    This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Standard Cmos Features

    Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or disable password.
  • Page 32 Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disable this function. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    This value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave,this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value) Power On by Ring Disabled Disable Power on by Ring function. Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value) GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If Resume by Alarm is Enabled. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

  • Page 40: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level Vcore DDRV +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning...

  • Page 42: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only. CPU Clock Ratio This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo. C.I.A.2 C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance.
  • Page 44 Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set FSB OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 46: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Save & Exit Setup

    2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Exit Without Saving...
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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 Recovery2 Introduction

    4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora- tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers.
  • Page 56 (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8NXP-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-K8U GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-8N-SLI GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: 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 58 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-8I915P-D Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59 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 60 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-8I915P-D Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 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 62 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?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 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 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Do not turn off power or Updating BIOS Now...

  • Page 64: @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 "...
  • Page 65 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS 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 66: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out". Line Out STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete 2 channel audio configuration. 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out".
  • Page 68 Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration. GA-8I915P-D Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 8 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", the Center/ Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Rear Speaker Out Out", and the side channels to "Side Speaker Out". Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
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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 231, 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. Support : Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...
  • Page 80 Tech. Support : Ltd. http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Tech. Support : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Shanghai WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru TEL: +86-021-63410999 Poland FAX: +86-021-63410100 Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND Beijing Tech.

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