Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV user manual Installation of the Heatsink

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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

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Fig.1

Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.

Fig. 3

Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.

Fig. 5

Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.

Fig. 2

(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)

Fig. 4

Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)

Fig. 6

Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

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Contents GA-8I915MD-G/ GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard GA-8I915MD-GV Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout Block Diagram GA-8I915MD-G Block Diagram GA-8I915MD-GV Page Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature SummaryUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Graphics Card Support List Installation of Expansion CardsGV-NX68T256DH I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0/SATA1 Sata Connector IDE1 IDE ConnectorPwrled Optional Faudio Front Audio Panel ConnectorCdin CD Fpanel Front Panel JumperSpdifio Spdif In/Out Auxin AUX In ConnectorSurcen 15 F1USB / F2USB Front USB ConnectorsCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos BATBatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. GA-8I915MD-G F3a „ Exit Without Saving „ Set Supervisor Password„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupIDE Channel 2/3 Master Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect NoteIntegrated Peripherals USB Keyboard Support OnBoard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode USB 2.0 ControllerPower On By Mouse Power Management SetupECP Mode Use DMA Resume by AlarmAC Back Function PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control Note CPU Smart FAN ModeMemory Frequency Mhz Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock RatioNote Memory Frequency ForLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2System requirements Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 PrecautionsLimitations Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityBefore You Begin Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish 4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction Channel Audio SetupChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeEnglish Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Troubleshooting English GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai