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Gigabyte GA-8I915P Dual Graphic User Manual

Gigabyte GA-8I915P Dual Graphic
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GA-8I915P Dual Graphic
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-8I915PDG-1002

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Gigabyte GA-8I915P Dual Graphic Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
ChipsetIntel 915P
CPU SocketLGA 775
Max Memory4 GB
Memory TypeDDR
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
Front Side Bus800/533 MHz
SATA4 x SATA 1.5Gb/s
LAN ChipsetRealtek RTL8110S
LAN Speed10/100/1000 Mbps
Supported CPUsIntel Pentium 4 / Celeron D
Memory Slots4
Expansion Slots3 x PCI
Storage Interfaces4 x SATA
AudioRealtek ALC880
PS/22

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Essential pre-installation steps, safety, and warranty exclusion.

1-2 Feature Summary

Overview of CPU, Chipset, Memory, Slots, and Peripherals.

1-3 CPU and Heatsink Installation

Detailed steps for installing CPU and heatsink with safety notes.

1-4 Memory Installation

Guide to installing DDR II & DDR memory modules with diagrams.

1-5 Expansion Card Installation

Steps to install expansion cards, including PCI Express x16.

1-6 Quad View System Configuration

Guide to setting up multiple monitors using Dual Graphic technology.

1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction

Explanation of connectors on the back panel (PS/2, USB, LAN, etc.).

1-8 Motherboard Connectors Introduction

Overview of various motherboard connectors and their functions.

ATX Power Connector

Information about ATX power connectors and pin assignments.

Fan Power Connectors

Details on connecting CPU, System, and Power fan connectors.

Chip Fan Connector

Information on connecting the Northbridge fan connector.

Floppy and IDE Connectors

Connecting Floppy and IDE devices, including jumper settings.

SATA and PWR_LED Connectors

Details on Serial ATA and power indicator LED connectors.

Front Panel Jumper

Pin assignments for front panel connectors (power, reset, LEDs).

Audio Panel and CD IN Connectors

Connecting audio panels and CD audio input.

USB and IEEE 1394 Connectors

Connecting front USB and IEEE 1394 ports, including polarity.

IR and Clear CMOS Jumper

Connecting IR connector and clearing CMOS via jumper.

Battery and Dip Switch

Battery replacement, CMOS clearing, and Dual Graphic dip switch settings.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

Control Keys

Key commands for navigating and operating the BIOS setup utility.

Main Menu Overview

Overview of the main BIOS setup menu options.

Standard CMOS Features

BIOS settings for date, time, and IDE devices.

Advanced BIOS Features

BIOS settings for boot priority, CPU features, and display init.

Integrated Peripherals

BIOS settings for onboard peripherals like IDE, SATA, USB, LAN.

Power Management Setup

BIOS settings for ACPI, wake-up events, and power control.

PnP/PCI Configurations

BIOS settings for Plug and Play and PCI IRQ assignments.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

BIOS settings for CPU clock, ratios, voltages, and memory.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loads BIOS settings for system stability.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loads BIOS settings for best performance.

Password Settings

Setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS configuration and exiting the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exiting BIOS setup without saving changes.

Standard CMOS Features Details

Configuration of system date, time, IDE channels, and floppy drives.

Advanced BIOS Features Details

BIOS settings for boot priority, CPU features, and display init.

Integrated Peripherals Details

BIOS settings for onboard IDE, SATA, USB, LAN, and audio.

Power Management Setup Details

BIOS settings for ACPI suspend types and wake-up events.

PnP/PCI Configurations Details

BIOS settings for PCI IRQ assignments.

PC Health Status Details

Monitoring system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Details

BIOS settings for CPU clock, ratios, voltages, and memory.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loads BIOS settings for system stability.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loads BIOS settings for best performance.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

Save & Exit Setup

Saving BIOS configuration and exiting the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exiting BIOS setup without saving changes.

Chapter 3 Install Drivers

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

Instructions for installing chipset INF files and UAA Bus driver.

3-2 Software Applications

Overview of Gigabyte utilities like EasyTune 5, DMI Viewer, @BIOS.

3-3 Driver CD Information

Lists contents of software and drivers on the CD.

3-4 Hardware Information

Lists all hardware devices installed on the motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Information on how to contact Gigabyte support.

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

Overview of Gigabyte's unique software utilities.

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

Introduction to the EasyTune 5 utility for system enhancement.

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction

Introduction to Xpress Recovery for system backup and restore.

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Introduction to Dual BIOS technology and Q-Flash utility.

Part Two: Single-BIOS Flash BIOS Update

Guide for updating BIOS with Q-Flash on single-BIOS motherboards.

4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction

Explanation of RAID levels (RAID 0, RAID 1) and setup.

4-1-5 Channel Audio Function Introduction

Guide to configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel audio output modes.

Chapter 4-2 Troubleshooting

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