Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series user manual Feature Summary, Cpu

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Motherboard		GA-8I915ME Series motherboard
		-GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C / GA-8I915ME-G

CPU		Supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 CPU
		Supports 800		/ 533MHz FSB
	L2 cache varies with CPU
Chipset		Northbridge: Intel® 915GV /915GL /910GL /915G Express chipset
		Southbridge: Intel® ICH6
	Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems
Memory		2	DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1)
	Supports dual channel DDR400/333 DIMM
	Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM
Slots		1	PCI Express x 16 slot (Note 2)
	1 G.E.A.R. slot (Note 3)
		2 PCI slots
IDE Connections		1 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100), allows connection of 2 IDE
		devices
	Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems
FDD Connections		1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices
Onboard SATA		2 Serial ATA connections
	Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems
Peripherals		1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode
	1 VGA port, onboard COM1/COM2 connection
	8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)
	1 front audio connector
	1 PS/2 keyboard port
	1 PS/2 mouse port
Onboard LAN		Onboard RTL8100C chip (10/100 Mbit)
	Onboard RTL8110S chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
	1 RJ 45 port
	Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems
Onboard Audio		Realtek ALC655 CODEC

Supports Line In ; Line Out ; MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio

SPDIF In / Out connection CD In / AUX In connection

Supports Jack-Sensing function

Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

I/O Control	IT8712F
Only for GA-8I915ME-GV.
Only for GA-8I915ME-GL.
Only for GA-8I915ME-C.
Only for GA-8I915ME-G.
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Contents GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout GA-8I915MEBlock 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 English Installation of Expansion Cards What is G.E.A.R.? Graphics Card Support ListAsus Asus AX800XT AX700PRO MSI I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE IDE Connector SATA0/SATA2 Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6Fpanel Front Panel Jumper WOL Wake On LANFaudio Front Audio Connector PwrledAuxin AUX In Connector Cdin CDUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector 15 COM2 Serial Port ConnectorSurcen Spdifio Spdif In/ OutCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Clrcmos Clear CmosBioswp Bios Write Protect BATBatteryEnglish Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example GA-8I915ME-GV / Bios Ver. F2 „ Set User Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Save & Exit SetupTime Standard Cmos FeaturesDate IDE Channel 0~2 Master, SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot PriorityPassword Check Init Display First Note1 CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory Protect Note3Integrated Peripherals ECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup KB Power on Password Power On By KeyboardAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations CPU Warning Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeMemory Frequency for CPU Clock Ratio NoteMemory Frequency Mhz Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish Install Drivers Install Chipset DriversSoftware Applications Driver CD InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish Unique Software Utilities EasyTune 5 Introduction User Interface OverviewHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionSystem requirements Precautions Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Limitations Method 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 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 Channel Audio Setup 4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing IntrouctionManual setting Troubleshooting English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai