Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV user manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout		7
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G)		8
Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV)		9
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation		11
1-1	Considerations Prior to Installation	11
1-2	Feature Summary	12
1-3	Installation of the CPU and Heatsink	14
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU		14
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink		15
1-4	Installation of Memory	16
1-5	Installation of Expansion Cards	18
1-5-1 Graphics Card Support List *		18
1-6	I/O Back Panel Introduction	20
1-7	Connectors Introduction	21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup		31
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8I915MD-G F3a)		32
2-1	Standard CMOS Features	34
2-2	Advanced BIOS Features	36
2-3	Integrated Peripherals	38
2-4	Power Management Setup	40
2-5	PnP/PCI Configurations	41
2-6	PC Health Status	42
2-7	Frequency/Voltage Control	44
2-8	Load Fail-Safe Defaults	45
2-9	Load Optimized Defaults	45
2-10	Set Supervisor/User Password	46
2-11	Save & Exit Setup	47
2-12	Exit Without Saving	47

"*" Only for GA-8I915MD-GV.

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