Intel Desktop Board D915GVWB

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Intel® Desktop Board D915GVWB

Processor

Processors Supported	• Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with 800-MHz
	system bus in the LGA775 package
	• Intel® Celeron® D processors with 533-MHz
	system bus in the LGA775 package
	•Supports boxed Intel® processors with packaging
	designated by 04A or 04B Platform Compatibility
	Guide
Intel® 915GV Express	• Intel® 82915GV Graphics Memory Controller Hub
Chipset	(GMCH)
	• Intel® 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (Intel® ICH6)
	• Firmware Hub (FWH)
Graphics Memory	Designed to support up to 4 GB1 of system memory
Controller Hub (GMCH)	using DDR400/333 SDRAM memory
Intel® ICH6 I/O Controller Hub	• Four SATA (1.5 Gb/s) ports
	• Up to two ATA 100/66 devices
	• Intel® PRO 10/100 network connection (optional)
I/O Features	• Integrated super I/O LPC bus controller
	• One PCI Express* x1 local bus slot
	• Two PCI local bus slots
USB 2.0	Integrated Intel® ICH6 controllers:
	• Four back-panel ports (two dual stack)
	• Four front-panel ports (via 2-headers requiring
	cabling to front panel)

Firmware Hub

System BIOS	• 4-Mb Flash EEPROM featuring the Intel® Platform
	Innovation Framework for EFI Plug and Play, IDE
	drive auto-configure
	• Advanced configuration and power interface V1.0b,
	DMI 2.0, multilingual support
Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot	• Optimized POST for faster access to PC from
	power-on

System Memory

Memory Capacity	• Four 184-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to
	two double-sided DIMMs
Memory Types	• DDR400/333 SDRAM Memory Support
	• Non-ECC RAM (ECC memory will attempt to run
	in Non-ECC mode only)
Memory Modes	• Dual- and single-channel operation support
Memory Voltage	• 2.5V

Hardware Management Features

•Processor fan speed control

•System chassis fan speed control

•Voltage and temperature sensing

•Fan sensor inputs used to monitor fan activity

•Power management support for ACPI 1.0b

Wake-Up From Network

•Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0-compatible

•Support for system wake-up using an add-in network interface card with remote wake-up capability or integrated LAN

Expansion Capabilities

•Two PCI bus add-in card connectors

•One PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connector

Jumpers and Front-Panel Connectors

Jumpers	• Single configuration jumper design
	• Jumper access for BIOS configuration mode
Front-Panel Connectors	• Reset, HD LED, Power LEDs, power on/off
	• Two front-panel Hi-Speed USB 2.0 headers
	• Front-panel audio header

Mechanical

Board Style	• MicroATX 1.0-compliant
Board Size	• 9.6" x 9.6"

Baseboard Power

Requirements• ATX 12V or SFX 12V

Environment

Operating Temperature	• 0° C to +55° C
Storage Temperature	• -40° C to +70° C

Regulations

Safety Regulations

U.S. and Canada	UL 1950, Third edition—CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950-95
	with recognized U.S. and Canadian component marks
Europe	Nemko* certified to EN 60950
International	Nemko certified to IEC 60950 (CB report with CB
	certificate)
EMC regulations (tested in representative chassis)
U.S.	FCC Part 15, Class B
U.S.	FCC Part 15, Class B open-chassis (cover off) testing
Canada	ICES-003, Class B
Europe	EMC directive 89/336/EEC; EN 55022:1998 Class B;
	EN 55024:1998
Australia/New Zealand	AS/NZS 3548, Class B
Taiwan	CNS 13438, Class B
International	CISPR 22:1997, Class B

Power requirements vary. Complies with US CRF via EN55022 +6 db in system configurations with an open chassis and EU Directive 89/336/EEC and use via EN55022 and EN50082-1 in a representative chassis.

Ordering Information

See Intel’s Web site at www.intel.com

For the most current product information available, visit Intel’s Web site at:

developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/

1Intel® Desktop Board D915GVWB was designed to support up to 4-GB total system memory using DIMMs based on 512-Mbit or 1-Gbit technologies. 1-Gbit technology has not been validated on this Intel® desktop board. For more information about the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/ support/motherboards/desktop/

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D915GVWB specifications

The Intel D915GVWB is a versatile motherboard that was designed to support Intel's LGA 775 processors, offering a robust platform for both home and office computing needs. Launched in the mid-2000s, it is known for its reliability and solid performance, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious users.

One of the main features of the D915GVWB is its support for Intel's 64-bit processor architecture, allowing users to take full advantage of modern operating systems and applications that can utilize more than 4 GB of RAM. The motherboard supports up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory, which is sufficient for most everyday tasks, from web browsing to light gaming and office applications.

The D915GVWB comes equipped with the Intel 915G chipset, which includes integrated graphics through the Intel GMA900. This solution enables decent performance for multimedia applications and light gaming, eliminating the need for a dedicated graphics card for users who do not require advanced graphics performance. Additionally, the motherboard includes an array of expansion slots such as PCI Express x16 and PCI slots, allowing users to upgrade their systems further as their needs evolve.

Networking capabilities are enhanced by the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, providing users with fast and reliable connections to the internet and local networks. The motherboard also features a variety of I/O ports, including USB 2.0, audio jacks, and legacy ports such as PS/2 for keyboard and mouse connections.

Intel's Execute Disable Bit technology is incorporated into the D915GVWB, enhancing security by preventing certain types of malicious attacks that exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities. This feature, along with others like Intel's Quiet System Technology, ensures a stable and quiet computing environment.

In summary, the Intel D915GVWB motherboard is characterized by its solid build quality, reliability, and sufficient performance for typical home and office applications. Its support for Intel's LGA 775 processors, integrated graphics, and a range of connectivity options make it a well-rounded choice for users looking to assemble a capable yet affordable PC system.