Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series user manual What is G.E.A.R.?, Graphics Card Support List

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1-5-1 What is G.E.A.R.?

The revolutionary and innovative G.E.A.R. (GIGABYTE Enhance AGP Riser) interface provides an additional interface for traditional AGP Graphics card on Intel chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. It supports most of the AGP Graphics card available in the market from AGP 4X to AGP 8X graphics card.

Note:

1. Please remove the sticker on the G.E.A.R. slot before inserting your AGP graphics card.

2. G.E.A.R. interface is designed to provide a temporary AGP solution before the mass availability of PCI Express graphics card. It is suggested to use PCI Express X 16 interface graphics card to avoid the damage of your AGP graphics card.

3. G.E.A.R. interface is created through PCI interface signal and voltage switching to AGP interface, due to this technical specification difference, it might cause AGP graphics card life-span shortens.

4. Please view the graphics cards support list currently validated by GIGABYTE enginneers. For more updated information, please logon to GIGABYTE website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List

(The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system. When using an add-on graphics card, please first delete the onboard graphics driver before installing the driver for the add-on graphics card.)

Figure 1-1. 4X AGP Card

Graphics Chip

Maker

Model Name

Nvidia

Gigabyte

GA-620

 

Gigabyte

GA-622

 

Gigabyte

GA-660 Plus

 

Gigabyte

GA-GF2560

 

Gigabyte

GA-GF2000

 

Gigabyte

GA-GF1280

 

Gigabyte

GV-GF2010D

 

Gigabyte

GA-GF3000D

 

Gigabyte

GV-GF1280-32E

 

Gigabyte

GV-GF1280T-32P

 

Gigabyte

G V-GF3200TF

 

Gigabyte

G V-GF3500TF-GH

 

ELSA

Gladiac Ultra

 

ELSA

Gladiac 517

 

ELSA

Gladiac 517vivo

 

ELSA

Gladiac 525 A128

 

Leadtek

W inFast A170 TH

 

Leadtek

W inFast A250 TO

 

Leadtek

W inFast A250 Ultra

 

 

 

English

 

To be continued...

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Hardware Installation

 

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Contents GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Content Install Drivers GA-8I915ME GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard LayoutBlock 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 English Installation of Expansion Cards Graphics Card Support List What is G.E.A.R.?Asus Asus AX800XT AX700PRO MSI I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector FDD Floppy Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATA0/SATA2 Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6 IDE IDE ConnectorWOL Wake On LAN Fpanel Front Panel JumperPwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorCdin CD Auxin AUX In Connector15 COM2 Serial Port Connector USB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/ Out SurcenClrcmos Clear Cmos CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBATBattery Bioswp Bios Write ProtectEnglish Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example GA-8I915ME-GV / Bios Ver. F2 „ Set Supervisor Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set User Password „ Save & Exit SetupDate Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 0~2 Master, SlaveDrive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryPassword Check Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Limit Cpuid Max. to CPU Hyper-ThreadingInit Display First Note1 No-Execute Memory Protect Note3Integrated Peripherals Parallel Port Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROMECP Mode Use DMA USB Keyboard SupportPower Management Setup AC Back Function Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password PnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeMemory Frequency Mhz CPU Clock Ratio NoteMemory Frequency for Load Fail-Safe Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionSystem requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before 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 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 English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Jack-Sensing Introuction Introduction of audio connectorsManual setting Troubleshooting English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai