Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series 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 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-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 MemoryHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DevicePassword Check 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 Power On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordAC Back Function PnP/PCI Configurations Current CPU Temperature Reset Case Open StatusCPU Warning Temperature CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU 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 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