Gigabyte GA-8I915P-MF 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 you 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-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 Connectors Introduction Center/Subwoofer Speaker OutSide 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 „ Set User Password „ Save & Exit Setup„ Exit Without Saving Standard Cmos Features TimeIDE Channel 0 Master, Slave 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/WPower Management Setup Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA 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 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 Introduction of audio connectors Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio Setup English Step Troubleshooting English English English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai