Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current
characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Specification Update.
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Order Number: C68602-001 ® The Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Specification Update.
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Preface This Technical Product Specification (TPS) specifies the board layout, components, connectors, ® power and environmental requirements, and the BIOS for these Intel Desktop Boards: D915GEV and D915GRF. It describes the standard product and available manufacturing options. Intended Audience The TPS is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GRF and their components to the vendors, system integrators, and other engineers and technicians who need this level of information.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification WARNING Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury. Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) (NxnX) When used in the description of a component, N indicates component type, xn are the relative coordinates of its location on the Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GRF, and X is the instance of the particular part at that general location.
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Network Boot ....................89 3.7.3 Booting Without Attached Devices ...............89 3.7.4 Changing the Default Boot Device During POST .........89 ® Fast Booting Systems with Intel Rapid BIOS Boot............90 3.8.1 Peripheral Selection and Configuration ............90 3.8.2 Intel Rapid BIOS Boot ..................90 BIOS Security Features....................91 4 Error Messages and Beep Codes BIOS Error Messages ....................93...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Tables Feature Summary.......................12 Manufacturing Options ....................13 Board Components Shown in Figure 1 ...............15 Supported Memory Configurations ................18 LAN Connector LED States..................32 LAN Connector LED States..................33 Effects of Pressing the Power Switch .................37 Power States and Targeted System Power ..............38 Wake-up Devices and Events..................39...
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Contents Uncompressed INIT Code Checkpoints..............95 Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints ..............95 Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM ..........96 Bus Initialization Checkpoints ..................99 Upper Nibble High Byte Functions................99 Lower Nibble High Byte Functions................100 Beep Codes ......................100...
Desktop Boards used an add-in card connector referred to as PCI. This generation of Intel Desktop Boards adds a new technology for add-in cards: PCI Express. The 32-bit parallel bus previously referred to as PCI is now called PCI Conventional.
• 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem using the Intel ® 82562EZ Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device • Intel/AMI BIOS (resident in the 4 Mbit FWH) BIOS • Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS • Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2...
1.2.2 Manufacturing Options Table 2 describes the manufacturing options on the Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GRF. Not every manufacturing option is available in all marketing channels. Please contact your Intel representative to determine which manufacturing options are available to you.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.2.3 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF. H I J OM16666 Figure 1. Board Components Table 3 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Serial ATA connectors Auxiliary front panel power LED connector Front panel connector ATX fan connector (optional) Front panel USB connector Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) Front panel IEEE-1394a connectors (optional) IEEE-1394a controller (optional) PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.2.4 Block Diagram Figure 2 is a block diagram of the major functional areas of the boards. Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express x1 Interface Controller (Optional) Connector PCI Express x1 Slot 1 Back Panel/Front Panel...
1.4 Processor The board is designed to support Intel Pentium 4 processors in an LGA775 processor socket with an 800 or 533 MHz system bus. See the Intel web site listed below for the most up-to-date list of supported processors.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.5 System Memory The boards have four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V (only) DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organization are not supported.
Product Description 1.5.1 Memory Configurations The Intel 82915G GMCH supports two types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.1 Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 4 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of both channels are populated with identical DIMMs. Channel A, DIMM 0...
Product Description Figure 6 shows a dual channel configuration using four DIMMs. In this example, the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel A equal the combined capacity of the two DIMMs in Channel B. Also, the DIMMs are matched between DIMM0 and DIMM1 of both channels. Channel A, DIMM 0 256 MB 512 MB...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.5.1.2 Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. Figure 7 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. In this example, only the DIMM0 (blue) socket of Channel A is populated. Channel B is not populated.
Chapter 2 1.6.1 Intel 915G Graphics Subsystem The Intel 915G chipset contains two separate, mutually exclusive graphics options. Either the GMA900 graphics controller (contained within the 82915G GMCH) is used, or a PCI Express x16 add-in card can be used. When a PCI Express x16 add-in card is installed, the GMA900 graphics controller is disabled.
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PCI Express x16 connector. The DVO ports can be paired for a dual channel configuration to support up to a 400 MHz pixel clock. When an ADD2 card is detected, the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled and the PCI Express x16 connector is configured for DVO mode.
Product Description 1.6.1.4 Configuration Modes A list of supported modes for the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is available as a downloadable document. For information about Refer to Supported modes for the D915GEV board http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/ev/ev_prdoc.htm Supported modes for the D915GRF board http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/rf/rf_prdoc.htm...
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification NOTE ATA-66 and ATA-100 are faster timings and require a specialized cable to reduce reflections, noise, and inductive coupling. The Parallel ATA IDE interface also supports ATAPI devices (such as CD-ROM drives) and ATA devices using the transfer modes.
Product Description 1.6.3.3 SCSI Hard Drive Activity LED Connector (Optional) The SCSI hard drive activity LED connector is a 1 x 2-pin connector that allows an add-in hard drive controller to use the same LED as the onboard IDE controller. For proper operation, this connector should be wired to the LED output of the add-in hard drive controller.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.8 I/O Controller The I/O controller provides the following features: • Two serial ports (Serial Port B is optional) • One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support •...
For the front panel jack sensing and automatic retasking feature to function, a front panel daughter card that is designed for Intel High Definition Audio must be used. Otherwise, an AC ’97 style audio front panel connector will be assumed and the Line Out and Mic In functions will be permanent.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.9.3 Intel High Definition Audio Subsystem ® The Intel High Definition Audio subsystem includes the following: • Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) • Realtek ALC860 audio codec • Microphone input that supports a single dynamic, condenser, or electret microphone The front and back audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers.
PCI Conventional bus power management Supports ACPI technology Supports LAN wake capabilities 1.10.1 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem The 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem includes the ICH6, the Intel 82562EZ PLC, and an RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs. ® 1.10.1.1...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 5 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem is operating. Table 5. LAN Connector LED States LED Color LED State Condition Green LAN link is not established.
Product Description Table 6. LAN Connector LED States Color LED State Condition LAN link is not established. Left Green LAN link is established. Blinking LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. Right Green 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. Yellow 1000 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.10.4 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.3, page 17 1.11 Hardware Management Subsystem The hardware management features enable the Desktop Boards to be compatible with the Wired for Management (WfM) specification.
Product Description 1.11.2 Thermal Monitoring Figure 13 shows the location of the sensors and fan connectors. OM16669 Item Description Thermal diode, located on processor die Remote ambient temperature sensor Ambient temperature sensor, internal to hardware monitoring and fan control ASIC Processor fan Rear chassis fan 1 Front chassis fan...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.11.3 Fan Monitoring ® Fan monitoring can be implemented using Intel Desktop Utilities, LANDesk* software, or third- party software. The level of monitoring and control is dependent on the hardware monitoring ASIC used with the Desktop Board.
Product Description 1.12.1 ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with these boards requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. ACPI features include: •...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.12.1.1 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications.
Product Description 1.12.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 9 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 9. Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up the computer… …from this state (Note) S1, S3, S4, S5 Modem (back panel Serial Port A) S1, S3...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Resume on Ring enables telephony devices to access the computer when it is in a power-managed state. The method used depends on the type of telephony device (external or internal). NOTE The use of Resume on Ring and Wake from USB technologies from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support.
Product Description Magic Packet* frame, the LAN subsystem asserts a wake-up signal that powers up the computer. Depending on the LAN implementation, the boards support LAN wake capabilities with ACPI in the following ways: • The PCI Express WAKE# signal •...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.12.2.9 WAKE# Signal Wake-up Support When the WAKE# signal on the PCI Express bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, S4, or S5 state. 1.12.2.10 +5 V Standby Power Indicator LED The +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off.
TPM is specifically designed to shield unencrypted keys and platform authentication information from software-based attacks. 1.13.1 System Requirements • Intel Desktop Board D915GEV or D915GRF • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (SP4) or Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP1) • NTFS file system required •...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.13.3 Security Precautions Security, like any other aspect of computer maintenance requires planning. What is unique about security has to do with understanding who "friends" and adversaries are. The TPM provides mechanisms to enable the owner/user to protect their information from adversaries. To provide this protection the TPM effectively puts "locks"...
Product Description 1.13.3.2 Emergency Recovery File Back Up Procedures The Emergency Recovery Token (SPEmRecToken.xml) must be saved or moved to a removable media (floppy, USB drive, CDR, flash media, etc). Once this is done, the removable media should be stored in a secure location. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COPIES of the Emergency Recovery Token on the hard drive or within any hard drive image backups.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 1.13.5 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module The Trusted Platform Module is disabled by default when shipped to insure that the owner/end customer of the system initializes the TPM and configures all security passwords. The owner/end customer should use the following steps to enable the TPM.
Product Description 15. Follow the instructions and create and document the locations for both the archive and restoration key files. The key archive should be located on a removable media and stored in a secure location when not in use. 16.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 4. Follow the instructions during the Security Platform Initialization, and append the Emergency Recovery Archive to the existing archive. 5. Provide all the necessary passwords, files, and file locations as requested. It may take up to 20 minutes for Security Platform Initialization Wizard to restore the security platform settings.
Product Description 1.13.9 Software Support • For assistance with the Infineon Security Platform Software, visit the web at: http://www.infineon.com • For assistance with the Wave System EMBASSY Trust Suite, visit the web at: http://www.wave.com/support/ets.html • For additional information about TPM and enhancing PC security, visit: https://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/home...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification • Memory-mapped I/O that is dynamically allocated for PCI Conventional and PCI Express add-in cards The amount of installed memory that can be used will vary based on add-in cards and BIOS settings. Figure 15 shows a schematic of the system memory map. All installed system memory can be used when there is no overlap of system addresses.
(Note 2) PCI Conventional bus connector 4 (Note 2) Intel 82562EZ 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN PLC (if present) Notes: Present only when a PCI Express x16 graphics card is installed. Bus number is dynamic and can change based on add-in cards used.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.6 Interrupts The interrupts can be routed through either the Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) or the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) portion of the ICH6 component. The PIC is supported in Windows 98 SE and Windows ME and uses the first 16 interrupts. The APIC is supported in Windows 2000 and Windows XP and supports a total of 24 interrupts.
Technical Reference 2.7 PCI Conventional Interrupt Routing Map This section describes interrupt sharing and how the interrupt signals are connected between the PCI Conventional bus connectors and onboard PCI Conventional devices. The PCI Conventional specification describes how interrupts can be shared between devices attached to the PCI Conventional bus.
Technical Reference 2.8 Connectors CAUTION Only the following connectors have overcurrent protection: back panel USB, front panel USB, and PS/2. The other internal connectors are not overcurrent protected and should connect only to devices inside the computer’s chassis, such as fans and internal peripherals. Do not use these connectors to power devices external to the computer’s chassis.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.8.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 16 shows the location of the back panel connectors. The back panel connectors are color-coded. The figure legend (Table 16) lists the colors used (when applicable). OM16670 Figure 16. Back Panel Connectors Table 16 lists the back panel connectors identified in Figure 16.
Technical Reference Table 16. Back Panel Connectors Shown in Figure 16 Item/Callout from Figure 16 Description PS/2 mouse port (Green) PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) Parallel port (Burgundy) Serial port A (Teal) VGA port Audio line in/Retasking Port C (Light blue) Audio line out/Retasking Port D (Lime Green) Mic in/Retasking Port B (Pink) IEEE-1394a (optional)
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.8.2 Component-side Connectors Figure 17 shows the locations of the component-side connectors. T S R OM16671 Figure 17. Component-side Connectors...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 18. S/PDIF Connector (Optional) Signal Name +5 V S/PDIF Output Ground Table 19. ATAPI CD-ROM Connector (Optional) Signal Name Left audio input from CD-ROM CD audio differential ground CD audio differential ground Right audio input from CD-ROM Table 20.
Technical Reference Table 23. SCSI Hard Drive Activity LED Connector (Optional) Signal Name SCSI_ACT# No connect Table 24. Serial ATA Connectors Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Table 25. Processor Fan Connector Signal Name Ground +12 V FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL 2.8.2.1 Chassis Fan Connectors The board has three standard and one optional chassis fan connectors: •...
Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, attach that cable on the rightmost pins of the main power connector, leaving pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 unconnected.
The SMBus clock line is connected to pin A40. The SMBus data line is connected to pin A41. NOTE The PCI Express x16 connector is configured to support only a PCI Express x1 link when the Intel GMA900 graphics controller is enabled.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.8.2.4 Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Connector Pins 1 and 3 of this connector duplicate the signals on pins 2 and 4 of the front panel connector. Table 30. Auxiliary Front Panel Power/Sleep LED Connector...
Technical Reference 2.8.2.5.1 Hard Drive Activity LED Connector [Yellow] Pins 1 and 3 [Yellow] can be connected to an LED to provide a visual indicator that data is being read from or written to a hard drive. Proper LED function requires one of the following: •...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification • Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high- speed USB devices. Power Power (+5 V DC) (+5 V DC) Port Port Ground Ground Key (no pin)
Technical Reference 2.9 Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 21 shows the location of the jumper block. The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program’s mode.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.10 Mechanical Considerations 2.10.1 Form Factor The boards are designed to fit into an ATX-form-factor chassis. Figure 22 illustrates the mechanical form factor. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 12.00 inches by 9.60 inches [304.80 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters].
ATX specification. NOTE The I/O shield drawing in this document is for reference only. An I/O shield compliant with the ATX chassis specification 2.03 is available from Intel. 162.3 REF [6.390] 1.6 ±...
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.11 Electrical Considerations 2.11.1 DC Loading Table 35 lists the DC loading characteristics of the board. This data is based on a DC analysis of all active components within the board that impact its power delivery subsystems. The analysis does not include PCI add-in cards.
Technical Reference 2.11.4 Power Supply Considerations CAUTION The +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Failure to ensure appropriate airflow may result in reduced performance of both the processor and/or voltage regulator or, in some instances, damage to the board. For a list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website: http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/cooling.htm All responsibility for determining the adequacy of any thermal or system design remains solely with the reader.
(item A in Figure 25) can reach a temperature of up to 85 C in an open chassis. Figure 25 shows the locations of the localized high temperature zones. OM16673 Item Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel 82915G GMCH Intel 82801FB ICH6 Figure 25. Localized High Temperature Zones...
Intel 82801FB ICH6 C (under bias) For information about Refer to Intel Pentium 4 processor datasheets and specification updates Section 1.3, page 17 2.13 Reliability The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Bellcore Reliability Prediction Procedure, TR-NWT-000332, Issue 4, September 1991.
Technical Reference 2.14 Environmental Table 38 lists the environmental specifications for the board. Table 38. Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Temperature -40 °C to +70 °C Non-Operating 0 °C to +55 °C Operating Shock Unpackaged 50 g trapezoidal waveform Velocity change of 170 inches/second Packaged Half sine 2 millisecond Product Weight (pounds)
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification 2.15 Regulatory Compliance This section describes the Desktop Boards’ compliance with U.S. and international safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations. 2.15.1 Safety Regulations Table 39 lists the safety regulations the Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GRF comply with when correctly installed in a compatible host system.
Connect the equipment to a different electrical branch circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 2.15.2.2 Canadian Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
2.15.4.2 Recycling Considerations Intel encourages its customers to recycle its products and their components (e.g., batteries, circuit boards, plastic enclosures, etc.) whenever possible. In the U.S., a list of recyclers in your area can be found at: http://www.eiae.org/...
Description Marking UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882 (component side). FCC Declaration of Conformity logo mark for Class B equipment; includes Intel name and D915GEV or D915GRF model designation (component side).
BIOS Security Features....................91 3.1 Introduction The boards use an Intel/AMI BIOS that is stored in the Firmware Hub (FWH) and can be updated using a disk-based program. The FWH contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, the PCI auto- configuration utility, and Plug and Play support.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 42 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 42. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Clears Displays Configures Sets Configures Selects boot Saves or passwords and...
Overview of BIOS Features to PIO Mode 3 or 4, depending on the capability of the drive. You can override the auto- configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. To use ATA-66/100 features the following items are required: •...
To install an operating system that supports USB, verify that Legacy USB support in the BIOS Setup program is set to Enabled and follow the operating system’s installation instructions. 3.6 BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: •...
Overview of BIOS Features 3.7 Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a diskette drive, hard drives, CD-ROM, or the network. The default setting is for the diskette drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, and the ATAPI CD-ROM third.
It is possible to optimize the boot process to the point where the system boots so quickly that the Intel logo screen (or a custom logo splash screen) will not be seen. Monitors and hard disk drives with minimum initialization times can also contribute to a boot time that might be so fast that necessary logo screens and POST messages cannot be seen.
Overview of BIOS Features 3.9 BIOS Security Features The BIOS includes security features that restrict access to the BIOS Setup program and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup program and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •...
4 Error Messages and Beep Codes What This Chapter Contains BIOS Error Messages ....................93 Port 80h POST Codes....................95 Bus Initialization Checkpoints ..................99 Speaker........................100 BIOS Beep Codes ....................100 4.1 BIOS Error Messages Table 46 lists the error messages and provides a brief description of each. Table 46.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 46. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation Update OK! NVRAM was invalid and has been updated. Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated. Keyboard Error Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is connected properly.
F000:0000 in Shadow RAM and give control to recovery code in F000 Shadow RAM. Initialize interrupt vector tables, initialize system timer, initialize DMA controller and interrupt controller. Initialize extra (Intel Recovery) Module. Initialize floppy drive. Try to boot from floppy. If reading of boot sector is successful, give control to boot sector code.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 49. Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM Code Description of POST Operation NMI is Disabled. To check soft reset/power-on. BIOS stack set. Going to disable cache if any. POST code to be uncompressed.
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 49. Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM (continued) Code Description of POST Operation To prepare the descriptor tables. To enter in virtual mode for memory test. To enable interrupts for diagnostics mode. To initialize data to check memory wrap around at 0:0. Data initialized.
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Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 49. Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM (continued) Code Description of POST Operation Lock-key checking over. To check for memory size mismatch with CMOS. Memory size check done. To display soft error and check for password or bypass setup.
Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 49. Runtime Code Uncompressed in F000 Shadow RAM (continued) Code Description of POST Operation Uncompress SMBIOS module and init SMBIOS code and form the runtime SMBIOS image in shadow. Going to copy any code to specific area. Copying of code to specific area done.
Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GRF Technical Product Specification Table 52 describes the lower nibble of the high byte and indicates the bus on which the routines are being executed. Table 52. Lower Nibble High Byte Functions Value Description Generic DIM (Device Initialization Manager)
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