Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series CPU Hyper-Threading, Limit Cpuid Max. to, Init Display First Note1

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CPU Hyper-Threading

Enabled

Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working

 

for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value)

Disabled

Disables CPU Hyper Threading.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3

Enabled

Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4.

Disabled

Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.(Default value)

Init Display First (Note1)

Select the first initation of the monitor display from different type of VGA card.

PCI

Set Init display first to PCI. (Default value)

Onboard

Set Init display first to Onboard.

GEAR

Set Init display first to GEAR.

PEG2 (Note2)

Set Init display first to PCI Express.

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note3)

Enabled

Enables No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disables No-Execute Memory Protect function.

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note3)

Enabled

Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.

CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note3)

Enabled

Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.

CPU EIST Function (Note3)

Enabled

Enable CPU EIST function. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable EIST function.

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

1MB

Set On-chip frame buffer size to 1MB.

4MB

Set On-chip frame buffer size to 4MB.(Default value)

8MB

Set On-chip frame buffer size to 8MB.

16MB

Set On-chip frame buffer size to 16MB.

32MB

Set On-chip frame buffer size to 32MB.

(Note1) BIOS will automatically disable onboard VGA once install AGP or PCI Express graphic card. If you want Multi-Display supports, please select "Onboard" as default in BIOS, the onboard VGA will be the primary VGA card while display.

(Note2) GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C supports transfer up to PCI Express x4 mode; BIOS item will display “PEG2”.

GA-8I915ME-G supports transfer up to PCI Express x16 mode; BIOS item will display “PEG”. (Note3) This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.

Please refer to the “Graphics Card Support List” for G.E.A.R slot on page 17 ~ page 19. G.E.A.R supporting transfer up to 33MHz and compatible with AGP 8X slot.

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BIOS Setup

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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 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 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 „ Save & Exit Setup „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Set User PasswordIDE Channel 0~2 Master, Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesDate TimeMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check No-Execute Memory Protect Note3 CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to Init Display First Note1Integrated Peripherals USB Keyboard Support Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMAPower Management Setup Power On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations CPU Smart FAN Mode Reset Case Open StatusCurrent CPU Temperature CPU Warning TemperatureCPU Clock Ratio Note Memory Frequency forMemory Frequency Mhz 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 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 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