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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".
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x16 PCI Bus RTL8110S RJ45 3 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 Processor Host Interface...
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x4 PCI Bus RTL8100C RJ45 3 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775...
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. - 11 - Hardware Installation...
(Note 1) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. (Note 2) The GA-8I915MD-GV supports up to PCI Express x 4 mode (please refer to the VGA cards support list on page 18~19). The GA-8I915MD-G supports up to PCI Express x16 mode.
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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 5 (only supports Hardware Monitor function) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor;...
Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU. Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.
Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. The GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV includes 2 DIMM sockets. If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte "*" Only for GA-8I915MD-GV. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard 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 latch at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot.
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Figure 1-2. PCI Express x16 Cards Graphics Chip Maker Nvidia Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte ASUS ASUS Model Name GV-NX66T128D GV-NX68T256DH GV-NX55128DP GV-NX68U256D GV-NX62TC256D EN6600/TD/128 GV-RX30S128D GV-RX60P128D GV-RX60X128V GV-RX70128D GV-RX70P128D GV-RX80T256V...
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-channel audio functioning. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 20 -...
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If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it. Pin No. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Pin No. Definition Pin No.
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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 foolproof 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 (SATA Connector) SATA 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. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Pin No. Definition - 24 -...
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8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel 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. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Power Switch) (Red) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC ( Purple) 11) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard SPEAK- Speaker Connector SPEAK+ Power Switch MSG- Message LED/ MSG+...
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12) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function.
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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. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Pin No. CENTER_OUT Pin No.
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16) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened"...
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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. 19) BAT(Battery) GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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.
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 32 - Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...
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. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save &...
Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 34 - Standard CMOS Features Wed, Oct 27 2005 22:31:24 [None]...
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders 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>. Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer.
The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 36 - Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter]...
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CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.(Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect...
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-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 38 - Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Auto] Ch.0 Master/Slave Ch.2 Master/Slave Ch.3 Master/Slave...
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.
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Power On By Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 40 - Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system.
F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Disable fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable fan fail warning function. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 42 - PC Health Status [Disabled] 4687 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed. (Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. - 43 -...
Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on Memory Frequency For setting. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 44 - Frequency/Voltage Control [15X] [Auto]...
Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.
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-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 46 - Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N"...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe.
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 - Drivers Installation...
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.
Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display panel of CPU frequency Shows the current functions status Log on to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTune 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software...
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.
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(As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.) 2. BACKUP: Back up data from hard disk.
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.
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-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
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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.
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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-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Dual BIOS Utility Main Bios Disable Boot From...
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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.
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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-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Keep DMI Data...
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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. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... Enter : Run Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I915MDG.E2). Complete update process following the instruction. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 64 -...
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Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS 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.
Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check box. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 66 -...
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out," the rear channels to "Line In." STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.
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OK. Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 68 -...
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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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Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 70 -...
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is an optional device. The SPDIF_IO cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF_IO" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port. STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw.
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to 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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