Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series user manual Table of Content

Table of Content

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout		6
Block Diagram		7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation		9
1-1	Considerations Prior to Installation	9
1-2	Feature Summary	10
1-3	Installation of the CPU and Heatsink	12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU		12
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink		13
1-4	Installation of Memory	14
1-5	Installation of Expansion Cards	16
1-5-1 What is G.E.A.R.?		17
1-5-2 Graphics Card Support List		17
1-6	I/O Back Panel Introduction	20
1-7	Connectors Introduction	21
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup		33
The Main Menu		34
(For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS Ver.: F2)		34
2-1	Standard CMOS Features	36
2-2	Advanced BIOS Features	38
2-3	Integrated Peripherals	40
2-4	Power Management Setup	42
2-5	PnP/PCI Configurations	44
2-6	PC Health Status	44
2-7	Frequency/Voltage Control	46
2-8	Load Fail-Safe Defaults	47
2-9	Load Optimized Defaults	47
2-10	Set Supervisor/User Password	48
2-11	Save & Exit Setup	49
2-12	Exit Without Saving	49

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