Intel GA-8I915MK-GV user manual Considerations Prior to Installation, Preparing Your Computer

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below:

1.Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2.When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3.It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM).

4.Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5.Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1.Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

2.Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual.

3.Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4.To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

5.Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

6.Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7.Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

8.If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1.Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

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.

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Contents GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers 8I915MK-GV GA-8I915MK-GV Motherboard LayoutBlock Diagram Page Installation Notices Considerations Prior to InstallationInstances of Non-Warranty Preparing Your ComputerCPU Feature SummaryUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion CardsI/O Back Panel Introduction English Connectors IntroductionATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD FDD Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0/SATA1 Serial ATA Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Connector Pwrled Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorAuxin AUX In Connector Cdin CD in ConnectorSurcen Spdifio Spdif In/ OutComb Comb Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorsClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBAT Battery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F1 Standard Cmos Features IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaIDE Channel 2/3 Master, Slave Drive a / Drive BMemory Halt onBase Memory Extended MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device CPU Hyper-Threading Password CheckLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NoteSPP Integrated PeripheralsUSB 2.0 Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROMUSB Keyboard Support USB Mouse SupportPower Management Setup Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Resume by Alarm Power On by RingPower On By Mouse Power On By KeyboardPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status Frequency / Voltage Control CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control CPU Clock RatioCPU Host Frequency Mhz CPU Host Clock ControlPCI-E Frequency to CPU Memory Frequency ForFSB OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage ControlNormal CPU Vcore Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ?How to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NFlash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Dual Bios utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Task menu for Q-Flash utilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingEnglish English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai