Intel GA-8I915G DUO user manual Feature Summary, Cpu

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CPU

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Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU

 

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Supports 800/533MHz FSB

 

Š L2 cache varies with CPU

Chipset

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Northbridge: Intel® 915G Express Chipset

 

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Southbridge: Intel® ICH6

Memory

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2

DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1)

 

Š Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM

 

Š Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM

 

Š 2 DDR II DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1)

 

Š Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM

 

Š Supports dual channel DDR II 600(Note 2)/533/400 DIMM

 

 

(Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR II memory modules

 

 

simultaneously is not supported.)

Slots

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1

PCI Express x 16 slot

 

Š 2 PCI Express x 1 slots

 

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3

PCI slots

IDE Connections

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1

IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2

 

 

IDE devices(IDE1)

 

Š 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), compatible with

 

 

RAID, allows connection of 4 IDE devices(IDE2, IDE3)(Note 3)

FDD Connections

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1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices

Onboard SATA

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4 Serial ATA connections

Peripherals

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1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 

Š 1 VGA port, onboard COMA connection

 

Š 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)

 

Š 1 front audio connector

 

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1 IR connector

 

Š 1 PS/2 keyboard port

 

Š 1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard VGA

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Built-in Intel® 915G

Onboard LAN

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Onboard Broadcom 5751/5789 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Š 1 RJ 45 port

(Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.

For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB

processor and overclock in BIOS. (Note 3) Only support ATAPI mode for HDD.

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Contents GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Install Drivers GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard Layout DuoBlock Diagram Page Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel DDR/DDR Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionSurround Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE ConnectorSATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3 Serial ATA Connector PwrledFpanel Front Panel Jumper AZALIAFPFront Audio Panel Connector Cdin CDUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector Coma Serial Port Connector17 IR Clrcmos Clear CmosBATBattery English Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F4 „ Save & Exit Setup „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Exit Without SavingTime Standard Cmos FeaturesIDE Channel 0/2/3 Master, Slave Halt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Limit Cpuid Max. to Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading No-Execute Memory Protect NoteIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDESata Port 0/2 Set to On-Chip Sata ModePata IDE Set to Sata Port 1/3 Set toUR2 Duplex Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMUart Mode Select Parallel Port ModeResume by Alarm Power Management SetupPower On By Mouse KB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status CPU Clock Ratio CPU Smart FAN ModeMB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Robust Graphics BoosterPCI-E Frequency to CPU CPU Host Clock ControlCPU Host Frequency Mhz Memory Frequency ForPCI-E OverVoltage Control Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults CPU Voltage ControlSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Install Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities What is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish 4 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup Step English English Mixer Device SettingDigital I/O Status EffectTroubleshooting AMI Bios Beep Codes English English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

GA-8I915G DUO specifications

The Intel GA-8I915G DUO motherboard represents an interesting blend of performance, reliability, and modern features designed to meet the demands of users looking for a robust computing platform. Built around Intel's 915G chipset, this motherboard supports Intel's LGA 775 socket, which accommodates various processors including the Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Celeron D.

One of the standout features of the GA-8I915G DUO is its support for dual-channel DDR2 memory. With dual-channel technology, users can take advantage of enhanced memory bandwidth, resulting in improved overall system performance. The motherboard supports a maximum of 4GB of RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking and smoother operation of memory-intensive applications.

The integrated graphics capabilities of the GA-8I915G DUO are powered by Intel’s Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (GMA 900). This provides decent graphical performance suitable for general computing tasks and light gaming. The board also includes a PCI Express x16 slot, which allows for the installation of a dedicated graphics card, providing flexibility for users who require enhanced graphics performance.

Connectivity options on the GA-8I915G DUO are extensive, featuring multiple USB 2.0 ports for peripherals, as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed networking. Additionally, the motherboard is equipped with six SATA ports, supporting RAID configurations for enhanced storage performance and data redundancy. This is particularly beneficial for users who demand reliability and efficiency in data management.

Another significant characteristic of the GA-8I915G DUO is its compatibility with various audio technologies. The onboard AC’97 audio provides a satisfactory audio experience for everyday tasks, while also supporting up to 6-channel sound output for a more immersive audio experience during multimedia playback.

The GA-8I915G DUO is designed with ease of use in mind. Its BIOS offers a variety of settings for performance tuning, allowing users to optimize their system according to their preferences. Additionally, the motherboard is built with durable components, ensuring long-lasting performance.

In conclusion, the Intel GA-8I915G DUO motherboard combines a solid feature set with reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for users who need a dependable computing platform for both everyday tasks and multimedia applications.
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