Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

Ir a la página of

Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Gigabyte en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Gigabyte GA-8I915MD-GV. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

Índice de manuales de instrucciones

  • Página 1

    GA-8I915MD-G/ GA-8I915MD-GV Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-8I915MDS-1003R[...]

  • Página 2

    Motherboard GA-8I915MD-G Sept. 1, 2005 Sept. 1, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I915MD-G[...]

  • Página 3

    Motherboard GA-8I915MD-G V Sept. 1, 2005 Sept. 1, 2005 Motherboard GA-8I915MD-GV[...]

  • Página 4

    Copyright © 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any mean[...]

  • Página 5

    - 5 - T able of Contents GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout ............................................... 7 Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G) ................................................................................... 8 Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV) ................................................................................. [...]

  • Página 6

    - 6 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 49 3 - 1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 4 9 3 -2 Software Applications .............................................................................[...]

  • Página 7

    - 7 - GA-8I915MD-G / GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard Layout Only for GA-8I915MD-G. Only for GA-8I915MD-GV. KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 AUDIO Intel 915G / Intel 915GV SPDIF_IO CODEC VGA LPT USB LAN USB Intel ICH6 F_PANEL BIOS PCI1 PCI2 RTL8110S / RTL8100C F_AUDIO F_USB2 F_USB1 SATA0 BAT ATX IDE1 FDD CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN PWR_LED CD_IN GA-8I915MD-G or GA-8I915[...]

  • Página 8

    - 8 - Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-G) (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI Express x16 33MHz Host Interface Intel 915G MCH MCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 48MHz COM Ports Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 24MHz 33MHz IT8712 2 Serial A T A A T[...]

  • Página 9

    - 9 - Block Diagram (GA-8I915MD-GV) (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) PCI Express x4 33MHz Host Interface Intel 915GV MCH MCHCLK (200/133MHz) 66MHz 48MHz COM Ports Floppy PS/2 KB/Mouse 24MHz 33MHz IT8712 2 Serial A T A A [...]

  • Página 10

    - 10 -[...]

  • Página 11

    Hardware Installation - 11 - English 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Y our Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer[...]

  • Página 12

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 1 2 - English Motherboard  GA-8I915MD-G or GA-8I915MD-GV CPU  Supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 CPU  Supports 800/533MHz FSB  L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset  Northbridge: Intel ® 915G / 915GV Express Chipset  Southbridge: Intel ® ICH6  Supported on the Win 2000/XP oper[...]

  • Página 13

    Hardware Installation - 13 - English Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection  CPU temperature detection  CPU / System fan speed detection  CPU warning temperature  CPU / System fan failure warning  CPU smart fan control BIOS  Use of licensed AWARD BIOS  Supports Q-Flash Additional Features  Supports @BIOS  Supports [...]

  • Página 14

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 1 4 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not [...]

  • Página 15

    Hardware Installation - 15 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.T o prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. Fig. 6 Finally, [...]

  • Página 16

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 1 6 - English The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Before installing the memory modules, pl[...]

  • Página 17

    Hardware Installation - 17 - English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV supports the Dual Channel T echnology . After operating the Dual Channel T echnology , the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. The GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV includes 2 DIMM sockets. If you want to operate the Dual Channel T echnology , please[...]

  • Página 18

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 1 8 - English 1 -5 Installation of Expansion Cards Y ou can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot brac[...]

  • Página 19

    Hardware Installation - 19 - English Figure 1-2. PCI Express x16 Cards Graphics Chip Maker Model Name Nvidia Gigabyte GV-NX66T128D Gigabyte GV-NX68T256DH Gigabyte GV-NX55128DP Gigabyte GV-NX68U256D Gigabyte GV-NX62TC256D ASUS EN6600/TD/128 A Ti Gigabyte GV-RX30S128D Gigabyte GV-RX60P128D Gigabyte GV-RX60X128V Gigabyte GV-RX70128D Gigabyte GV-RX70P1[...]

  • Página 20

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 2 0 - English 1 - 6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector T o install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral[...]

  • Página 21

    Hardware Installation - 21 - English 1 -7 Connectors Introduction 1) A TX_12V 2) A TX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_F AN 4 ) SYS_FAN 5 ) FDD 6 ) IDE1 7) SA TA0 / SA T A1 8 ) F_AUDIO 9 ) PWR_LED 1 0) F_P ANEL 1 1 ) CD_IN 1 2 ) AUX_IN 13 ) SPDIF_IO 1 4 ) SUR_CEN 15 ) F_USB1/F_USB2 1 6 ) COMB 17) C I 1 8 ) CLR_CMOS 19) BAT 5 2 15 11 4 13 18 13 10 7 16 19 6[...]

  • Página 22

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 2 2 - English 1/2) A TX_12V/A TX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power con[...]

  • Página 23

    Hardware Installation - 23 - English 3/4) CPU_F AN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicate[...]

  • Página 24

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 2 4 - English 6 ) IDE1 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one [...]

  • Página 25

    Hardware Installation - 25 - English 8 ) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. T[...]

  • Página 26

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 2 6 - English 1 0 ) F_P ANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_P ANEL connector according to the pin assignment below . 1 2 19 20 HD- HD+ RES+ RES- NC SPEAK- MSG- MSG+ PW- PW+ SPEAK+ Message LED/ Power/ Sleep [...]

  • Página 27

    Hardware Installation - 27 - English 1 12) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 AUX-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 AUX-R 1 6 2 5 1 3 ) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Dig[...]

  • Página 28

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 2 8 - English 1 4 ) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition 1 SUR OUTL 2 SUR OUTR 3 GND 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT 1 6 5 2 1 5 ) F1_USB / F2_USB (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment car[...]

  • Página 29

    Hardware Installation - 29 - English 1 6 ) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 4 NDTRB- 5G N D 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 1 0 No P[...]

  • Página 30

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 3 0 - English 1 8 ) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) Y ou may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper . T o clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 1 1 1 9) BA T(Battery) Danger [...]

  • Página 31

    BIOS Setup - 31 - English BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to[...]

  • Página 32

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 3 2 - English      Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.      Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.      Integrated Peripherals This setup page include[...]

  • Página 33

    BIOS Setup - 33 - English      Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.      Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.      Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS valu[...]

  • Página 34

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 3 4 - English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 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) Y ear The year[...]

  • Página 35

    BIOS Setup - 35 - English 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>.[...]

  • Página 36

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 3 6 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. First / Second / Th[...]

  • Página 37

    BIOS Setup - 37 - English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled D[...]

  • Página 38

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 3 8 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip SA T A Mode Disabled Disable this function. Auto BIOS will auto detect. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SA T A mode to Comb[...]

  • Página 39

    BIOS Setup - 39 - English USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB[...]

  • Página 40

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 4 0 - English 2-4 Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend T ype S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend T o RAM). Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly . (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press po[...]

  • Página 41

    BIOS Setup - 41 - English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to PCI 1. PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1 1,12,14,15 to PCI 2. PCI3 IRQ Assignment Aut[...]

  • Página 42

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 4 2 - English 2-6 PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Enabled Clear case open status at next boot. Case Opened If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No". If the case has been opened, "Case Opened" will sho[...]

  • Página 43

    BIOS Setup - 43 - English CPU Smart F AN Control (Note) Disabled Disable this function. Enabled When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Default value) CPU Smart F AN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart F[...]

  • Página 44

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 4 4 - English 2 -7 Frequency/V oltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 A ward Software Frequency/V oltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) [15X] Memory Frequency For [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) 53 3 KLJI : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: V alue F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previou[...]

  • Página 45

    BIOS Setup - 45 - English 2 -9 Load Optimized Defaults 2 -8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati- cally detects. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyrigh[...]

  • Página 46

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 4 6 - English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. T ype the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. Y ou will be asked to confirm the password. T ype the passwor[...]

  • Página 47

    BIOS Setup - 47 - English 2 -1 1 Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. CMOS Se[...]

  • Página 48

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 4 8 - English[...]

  • Página 49

    Drivers Installation - 49 - English Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe. Chapter 3 Drivers [...]

  • Página 50

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 50 - English 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.[...]

  • Página 51

    Drivers Installation - 51 - English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details.[...]

  • Página 52

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 52 - English[...]

  • Página 53

    Appendix - 53 - English Chapter 4 Appendix 4 -1 Unique Software Utilities M.I.T . (Motherboard Intelligent T weaker) Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS s[...]

  • Página 54

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 5 4 - English 4-1-1 EasyT une 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement [...]

  • Página 55

    Appendix - 55 - English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora- tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including F A T16, FA T32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data How to use the Xpress [...]

  • Página 56

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 5 6 - English 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.) 2. BACKUP: Back up data from hard disk. 3. REMOVE: Remove previously-created backup files to release disk space. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.) 4. REBOO[...]

  • Página 57

    Appendix - 57 - English Method 1 : Q-Flash TM Utility Q-Flash TM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash TM indicating no more fooling around with any complicate[...]

  • Página 58

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 5 8 - English Entering the Q-Flash TM utility: CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 A ward Software  Standard CMOS Feature s  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power M anage ment Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T .) Select [...]

  • Página 59

    Appendix - 59 - English Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... M ain Bios Main ROM T ype/Size.............................SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM T ype/Size.........................SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Ra nge Protection Disa ble Boot From M ain Bios Auto Recovery Ena ble Halt On Error Disabl e Copy Main ROM Data[...]

  • Página 60

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 6 0 - English 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... M ain Bios Main ROM T ype/Size.............................SST 49LF003A [...]

  • Página 61

    Appendix - 61 - English CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 A ward Software  Standard CMOS Feature s  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power M anage ment Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T .) ESC: Quit F3: Cha nge La nguage F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Fla sh F10: Save & [...]

  • Página 62

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 6 2 - English Exploring the Q-Flash TM utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. T ask menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. Action bar: Contains the n[...]

  • Página 63

    Appendix - 63 - English 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash T ype/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data E nab le Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Ent[...]

  • Página 64

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 6 4 - English Method 2 : @BIOS TM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. 1. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through In[...]

  • Página 65

    Appendix - 65 - English III. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version. IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM: In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of [...]

  • Página 66

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 6 6 - English 4-1-4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out." STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check box. 2 Channel Audio Setup[...]

  • Página 67

    Appendix - 67 - English 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out," the rear channels to "Line In." STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 4-chan- nel mode for 4 speaker output check box. Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and p[...]

  • Página 68

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 6 8 - English Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In". Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 3: On t[...]

  • Página 69

    Appendix - 69 - English STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the “Surround Kit” to the chassis back panel with a screw. Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device): (Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxial and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /Subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access anal[...]

  • Página 70

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 7 0 - English STEP 3: Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 5: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and selec[...]

  • Página 71

    Appendix - 71 - English SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) STEP 3: Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw. Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard. A "SPDIF output" device is an optional device. The SPDIF_IO cable[...]

  • Página 72

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 7 2 - English 4-2 T roubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions. T o check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some a[...]

  • Página 73

    Appendix - 73 - English[...]

  • Página 74

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 7 4 - English[...]

  • Página 75

    Appendix - 75 - English[...]

  • Página 76

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 7 6 - English[...]

  • Página 77

    Appendix - 77 - English[...]

  • Página 78

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 7 8 - English[...]

  • Página 79

    Appendix - 79 - English Contact Us      T aiwan (Headquarters) GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., L TD . Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, T aipei 231, T aiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 T ech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/T echSupport/ServiceCenter .htm Non-T ech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte[...]

  • Página 80

    GA-8I915MD-G/GA-8I915MD-GV Motherboard - 8 0 - English      China NINGBO G.B.T . TECH. TRADING CO., L TD. T ech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/T echSupport/ServiceCenter .htm Non-T ech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +[...]