Standard Cmos Features, Time | Intel GA-8I915G DUO specification

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2-1	Standard CMOS Features

		CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
			Standard CMOS Features
	Date (mm:dd:yy)		Thu, Apr	29 2004	Item Help
	Time (hh:mm:ss)		22:31:24		Menu Level`
` IDE Channel 0 Master			[None]		Change the day, month,
` IDE Channel 0 Slave			[None]		year
` IDE Channel 2 Master			[None]
` IDE Channel 2 Slave			[None]		<Week>
` IDE Channel 3 Master			[None]		Sun. to Sat.
` IDE Channel 3 Slave			[None]		<Month>
					<Month>
	Drive A		[1.44M, 3.5"]		Jan. to Dec.
	Drive B		[None]
	Floppy 3 Mode Suport		[Disabled]		<Day>
					1 to 31 (or maximum
	Halt On		[All, But Keyboard]		allowed in the month)
	Base Memory		640K		<Year>
	Extended Memory		127M		1999 to 2098
	Total Memory		128M
KLJI: Move		Enter: Select	+/-/PU/PD: Value	F10: Save	ESC: Exit	F1: General Help
	F5: Previous Values		F6: Fail-Save Default		F7: Optimized Defaults

	Date
	The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
	Week	The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
	Month	The month, Jan. Through Dec.
	Day	The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
	Year	The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master, Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master(Slave) IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:

Auto	Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)
None	Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
	detection step and allow for faster system start up.
Manual	User can manually input the correct settings
Access Mode	Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:
	CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)

Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

Cylinder	Number of cylinders
Head	Number of heads
Precomp	Write precomp
Landing Zone Landing zone
Sector	Number of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.

GA-8I915G Duo Motherboard

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GA-8I915G DUO specifications

The Intel GA-8I915G DUO motherboard represents an interesting blend of performance, reliability, and modern features designed to meet the demands of users looking for a robust computing platform. Built around Intel's 915G chipset, this motherboard supports Intel's LGA 775 socket, which accommodates various processors including the Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Celeron D.

One of the standout features of the GA-8I915G DUO is its support for dual-channel DDR2 memory. With dual-channel technology, users can take advantage of enhanced memory bandwidth, resulting in improved overall system performance. The motherboard supports a maximum of 4GB of RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking and smoother operation of memory-intensive applications.

The integrated graphics capabilities of the GA-8I915G DUO are powered by Intel’s Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (GMA 900). This provides decent graphical performance suitable for general computing tasks and light gaming. The board also includes a PCI Express x16 slot, which allows for the installation of a dedicated graphics card, providing flexibility for users who require enhanced graphics performance.

Connectivity options on the GA-8I915G DUO are extensive, featuring multiple USB 2.0 ports for peripherals, as well as a Gigabit Ethernet port for high-speed networking. Additionally, the motherboard is equipped with six SATA ports, supporting RAID configurations for enhanced storage performance and data redundancy. This is particularly beneficial for users who demand reliability and efficiency in data management.

Another significant characteristic of the GA-8I915G DUO is its compatibility with various audio technologies. The onboard AC’97 audio provides a satisfactory audio experience for everyday tasks, while also supporting up to 6-channel sound output for a more immersive audio experience during multimedia playback.

The GA-8I915G DUO is designed with ease of use in mind. Its BIOS offers a variety of settings for performance tuning, allowing users to optimize their system according to their preferences. Additionally, the motherboard is built with durable components, ensuring long-lasting performance.

In conclusion, the Intel GA-8I915G DUO motherboard combines a solid feature set with reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for users who need a dependable computing platform for both everyday tasks and multimedia applications.

Intel GA-8I915G DUO user manual Standard Cmos Features, Time, IDE Channel 0/2/3 Master, Slave

Models: GA-8I915G DUO

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