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GA-8I915MK-GV Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-915MKGV-1001R * 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!!
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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 detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".
Table of Contents GA-8I915MK-GV 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 ..................
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...
Supports Line In ; Line Out ; MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio SPDIF In / Out connection CD In / AUX In connection I/O Control IT8712 (Note 1) This model supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode. GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 10 -...
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Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note 2) Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM/PCIE)
(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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 12 -...
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig. 2 Fig.1 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to the surface of the installed CPU.
DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig. 1 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. Fig. 2 GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 14 -...
GA-8I915MK-GV supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I915MK-GV includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 16 -...
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Definition +12V +12V Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) +5V(Only for 24pins ATX) GND(Only for 24pins ATX) GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 18 -...
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a fool-proof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 20 -...
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F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignments below. Speaker Connector SPEAK- Reset Switch SPEAK+ RES+ Power Switch RES- MSG- Message LED/...
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If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must remove the jumpers from pins 5-6, 9-10. Pin No. Definition MIC_BIAS POWER FrontAudio(R) Rear Audio (R)/ Return R No Pin FrontAudio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 22 -...
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11) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 12) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R - 23 -...
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For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI 14) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 24 -...
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15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) 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.
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You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. To prevent improper use of this header, we do not include a jumper on it. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 26 -...
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19) 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 CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
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.
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency / Voltage Control 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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 30 -...
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.
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 32 -...
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.
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 34 -...
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.
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 36 -...
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.
Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 38 -...
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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) 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.
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 40 -...
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 DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning...
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 42 -...
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CPU Host Clock Control Please note that if your system is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 44 -...
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 &...
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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 46 -...
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...
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.
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.
Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Install Drivers...
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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...
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Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move 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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 60 -...
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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.
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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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 62 -...
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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 Enter : Run :Move...
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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-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 64 -...
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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 "...
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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.
4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out."...
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Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK. When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select other settings (ex: Living Room) for 4-channel output. GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 68 -...
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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
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Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the"Surround Kit" to the chassis back panel with a screw.
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STEP 3: Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
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Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw. STEP 2: Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard. STEP 3: Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard - 72 -...
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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