Gigabyte GA-8I915P-MF user manual I/O Back Panel Introduction

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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple).

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.

SPDIF_I (SPDIF In)

Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function.

COM A (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.

Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000Mbps.

Line In

Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

Rear Speaker Out

Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.

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Hardware Installation

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Contents GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I915P-MF Motherboard Layout Block 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 Technology DS Double Side, SS Single Side Install expansion cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE IDE Connector Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Azaliafp Front Audio ConnectorCdin CD USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector14 IR 13 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos Comb Serial Port ConnectorBATBattery English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F4 „ Exit Without Saving „ Set User Password„ Save & Exit Setup IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime Drive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Password CheckLimit Cpuid Max. to CPU Hyper-ThreadingNo-Execute Memory Protect Note CPU Enhanced Halt C1E NoteOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Integrated PeripheralsPata IDE Set to On-Chip Sata ModeSata Port 1/3 Set to USB ControllerUart Mode Select Onboard LAN Boot ROMUR2 Duplex Mode Onboard H/WECP Mode Use DMA Power Management SetupParallel Port Mode Power On By Mouse Resume by AlarmPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Clock Ratio Memory Frequency ForLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupInstall Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? F9 For Xpress Recovery Exit and Restart Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/NBefore You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility 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 4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Introduction of audio connectorsStereo Speakers Connection and Settings Channel Audio Setup English Step Troubleshooting English English English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai