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GA-8I915MD-GV user manual
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Contents
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Table of Contents
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GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout
Only for GA-8I915MD-G. Only for GA-8I915MD-GV.
GA-8I915MD-G or GA-8I915MD-GV
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G)
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV)
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
Installation Notices
Instances of Non-Warranty
1-2 Feature Summary
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink
1-4 Installation of Memory
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards
1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List *
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1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction
1-7 Connectors Introduction
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
6) IDE1 (IDE Connector)
7) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA Connector)
8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
9) PWR_LED (Optional)
10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
11) CD_IN (CD IN)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
12)AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)
14) SUR_CEN
15) F1_USB / F2_USB (Front USB Connectors)
16) COMB (COMB Connector)
17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)
18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
19) BAT(Battery)
Main Menu
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
CONTROL KEYS
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I915MD-G F3a)
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2-1 Standard CMOS Features
Date
Time
IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave
IDE Channel 2/3 Master
Drive A / Drive B
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Halt on
Memory
Base Memory
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Password Check
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2-3 Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
On-Chip SATA Mode
PATA IDE Set to
SATA Port 0 Set to
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2-4 Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
PME Event Wake Up
Power On by Ring
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI1 IRQ Assignment
PCI2 IRQ Assignment
PCI3 IRQ Assignment
Power On By Keyboard
2-6 PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V
Current CPU Temperature
CPU Smart FAN Control
CPU Smart FAN Mode
2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio
Memory Frequency For
Memory Frequency (Mhz)
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup- 45 -
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password
BIOS Setup- 47 -
2-11 Save & Exit Setup
2-12 Exit Without Saving
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Chapter 3Drivers Installation
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers
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Chapter 4 Appendix
4-1 Unique Software Utilities
M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)
C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2)
M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2)
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction
User Interface Overview
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction
How to use the Xpress Recovery2
<F9> Xpress Recovery2
Boot from CD/DVD:
System requirements:
1. RESTORE:
2. BACKUP:
3. REMOVE:
4. REBOOT:
The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction
Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.
Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen
The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Using the Q-FlashTM utility:
Steps:
You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
The BIOS file becomes Fab after updating.
Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.
Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.
Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.
Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Action bar:
Using the Q-FlashTM utility:
Steps:
Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!
Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
1. Methods and steps:
2. Note:
4-1-4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction
2 Channel Audio Setup
4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:
Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes:
SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
4-2 Troubleshooting
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