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Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Order Number: C64136-002 Revision History Revision -001 -002 Revision History First release of the Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Second release of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide. Intel® Date June 2004 September 2004 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions related to the EMC performance of this product, contact: Intel Corporation 5200 N.E. Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro, OR 97124 1-800-628-8686 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numerique német pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le broullage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des Communications du Canada. Disclaimer Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel® products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in Intel's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of Intel products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. Intel products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications. Intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may contain design defects or errors known as errata which may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request. Contact your local Intel sales office or your distributor to obtain the latest specifications and before placing your product order. Copies of documents which have an ordering number and are referenced in this document, or other Intel literature, may be obtained from Intel Corporation by going to the World Wide Web site at: http://www.intel.com/ or by calling 1-800-548-4725. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright © 2004, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Preface This Product Guide gives information about board layout, component installation, BIOS update, and regulatory requirements for Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG. Intended Audience The Product Guide is intended for technically qualified personnel. It is not intended for general audiences. Information Layout The chapters in this Product Guide are arranged as follows: 1 Desktop Board Features: a summary of product features 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components: instructions on how to install the desktop board and other hardware components 3 BIOS: instructions on how to update the BIOS 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional): information about setting up Trusted Platform Module 5 Desktop Board Resources: information about connectors and desktop board resources A Error Messages and Indicators: information about BIOS error messages and beep codes B Regulatory Compliance: safety and EMC regulations, product certification Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: WARNING Warnings indicate conditions that, if not observed, can cause personal injury. CAUTION Cautions warn the user about how to prevent damage to hardware or loss of data. NOTE Notes call attention to important information. iii Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Terminology The table below gives descriptions to some common terms used in the product guide. Term GB GHz KB MB Mbit MHz Description Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) Gigahertz (one billion hertz) Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Megabyte (1,048,576 bytes) Megabit (1,048,576 bits) Megahertz (one million hertz) Box Contents · · · · · · · · · · · · Intel Desktop Board I/O shield One IDE cable Two SATA cables (second cable optional) One diskette drive cable One VGA port cover Quick Reference Guide Configuration and battery caution statement label Intel® Express Installer CD-ROM Trusted Platform Module Quick Reference (optional) Trusted Platform Module Driver CD (optional) Trusted Platform Warning Label (optional) iv Contents 1 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options .......................................................................................................... 11 Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................. 11 Desktop Board Components ................................................................................................. 12 Processor .............................................................................................................................. 16 Main Memory ........................................................................................................................ 17 Intel® 915G Express Chipset ................................................................................................ 18 Graphics Subsystem ............................................................................................................. 19 Audio Subsystem .................................................................................................................. 19 Input/Output (I/O) Controller.................................................................................................. 20 LAN Subsystem (Optional).................................................................................................... 20 LAN Subsystem Software ............................................................................................ 20 RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs ........................................................................................ 20 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support ................................................................................................... 21 Enhanced IDE Interface ........................................................................................................ 22 Serial ATA ............................................................................................................................. 22 Expandability......................................................................................................................... 22 BIOS...................................................................................................................................... 22 Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration ....................................................................... 22 PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration .................................................................... 23 Security Passwords...................................................................................................... 23 Chassis Intrusion................................................................................................................... 23 Power Management Features............................................................................................... 23 ACPI............................................................................................................................. 23 Power Connectors........................................................................................................ 24 Fan Connectors............................................................................................................ 24 Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) .......................................... 24 Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) ................................................ 24 Resume on Ring .......................................................................................................... 25 Wake from USB ........................................................................................................... 26 Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................... 26 PME# Wakeup Support................................................................................................ 26 Speaker................................................................................................................................. 26 Battery................................................................................................................................... 26 Real-Time Clock.................................................................................................................... 26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Before You Begin .................................................................................................................. 27 Installation Precautions ......................................................................................................... 28 Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................... 28 Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance .......................................... 28 Chassis and Component Certifications ........................................................................ 29 Prevent Power Supply Overload .................................................................................. 29 Place Battery Marking .................................................................................................. 29 Use Only for Intended Applications.............................................................................. 30 Installing the I/O Shield ......................................................................................................... 30 v Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing the Desktop Board ......................................................................... 31 Installing and Removing a Processor.................................................................................... 32 Installing a Processor................................................................................................... 32 Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink ........................................................................ 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable.......................................................... 35 Removing the Processor.............................................................................................. 35 Installing and Removing Memory.......................................................................................... 36 Installing DIMMs........................................................................................................... 38 Removing DIMMs......................................................................................................... 40 Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card ................................................................ 41 Installing a PCI Express x16 Card ............................................................................... 41 Removing the PCI Express x16 Card .......................................................................... 41 Connecting the IDE Cable..................................................................................................... 42 Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable............................................................................. 43 Connecting Internal Headers ................................................................................................ 44 Installing a Front Panel Audio Solution ........................................................................ 45 Connecting USB 2.0 Headers ...................................................................................... 46 Connecting the Front Panel Header............................................................................. 46 Setting Up the Flexible 6-Channel Audio with Jack Re-tasking ........................................... 47 Connecting Fan and Power Cables ...................................................................................... 48 Connecting Fan Cables................................................................................................ 48 Connecting Power Cables............................................................................................ 49 PCI Bus Add-In Card Connectors ......................................................................................... 51 Setting the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ...................................................................... 52 Clearing Passwords .............................................................................................................. 53 Back Panel Connectors......................................................................................................... 54 Replacing the Battery............................................................................................................ 55 3 BIOS Updating the BIOS with the Intel® Express BIOS Update Utility ........................................... 59 Updating the BIOS with the Iflash Memory Update Utility..................................................... 60 Obtaining the BIOS Update File................................................................................... 60 Updating the BIOS ....................................................................................................... 60 Recovering the BIOS ................................................................................................... 61 4 Trusted Platform Module (Optional) System Requirements........................................................................................................... 63 Warning of Potential Data Loss............................................................................................. 63 Security Precautions ............................................................................................................. 64 Password Procedures .................................................................................................. 64 Emergency Recovery File Back Up Procedures .......................................................... 65 Hard Drive Image Backup Procedures......................................................................... 65 Clear Text Backup (Optional)....................................................................................... 65 Trusted Platform Module Ownership..................................................................................... 66 Enabling the Trusted Platform Module.................................................................................. 66 Assuming Trusted Platform Module Ownership.................................................................... 66 Recovery Procedures............................................................................................................ 67 Clearing Trusted Platform Module Ownership ...................................................................... 69 Software Support .................................................................................................................. 69 vi Contents 5 Desktop Board Resources Memory Map ......................................................................................................................... 71 DMA Channels ...................................................................................................................... 71 Interrupts ............................................................................................................................... 72 A Error Messages and Indicators BIOS Beep Codes................................................................................................................. 73 BIOS Error Messages ........................................................................................................... 74 B Regulatory Compliance Safety Regulations ................................................................................................................ 77 European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ......................................................... 77 Product Ecology Statements................................................................................................. 78 EMC Regulations .................................................................................................................. 79 Product Certification Markings (Board Level)........................................................................ 80 Figures 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. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components ............................................... 12 Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components....................................... 14 Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations ................................................................... 20 Location of Standby Power Indicator.............................................................................. 25 Installing the I/O Shield................................................................................................... 30 Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations ................. 31 Lift Socket Lever............................................................................................................. 32 Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts .............................................. 32 Remove the Protective Socket Cover............................................................................. 33 Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch................. 33 Install Processor ............................................................................................................. 34 Close the Load Plate ...................................................................................................... 34 Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector ........ 35 Dual Configuration Example 1........................................................................................ 36 Dual Configuration Example 2........................................................................................ 37 Dual Configuration Example 3........................................................................................ 37 Matching the Correct DIMM............................................................................................ 38 Installing a DIMM............................................................................................................ 39 Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port ............... 41 Connecting the IDE Cable .............................................................................................. 42 Connecting the Serial ATA Cable................................................................................... 43 Internal Headers ............................................................................................................. 44 Back Panel Audio Connectors for Flexible 6-Channel Audio System ............................ 47 Location of Fan Headers ................................................................................................ 48 Connecting 2x10 Power Supply Cables ......................................................................... 49 Connecting 2x12 Power Supply Cables ......................................................................... 50 Location of the PCI Bus and PCI Express Add-in Card, and Peripheral Interface Connectors for Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV ............................................ 51 28. Location of the BIOS Configuration Jumper Block ......................................................... 52 29. Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................................. 54 30. Removing the Battery ..................................................................................................... 58 vii Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Tables 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Feature Summary............................................................................................................. 9 Manufacturing Options ................................................................................................... 11 Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components ............................................... 13 Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components............................................... 15 Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations....................................... 17 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations ....................................... 18 RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs ................................................................ 21 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs........................................... 21 Front Panel Audio Header Signal Names....................................................................... 45 USB 2.0 Header Signal Names ...................................................................................... 46 Front Panel Header Signal Names................................................................................. 46 Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes.................................................... 52 System Memory Map...................................................................................................... 71 DMA Channels ............................................................................................................... 71 Interrupts ........................................................................................................................ 72 Beep Codes.................................................................................................................... 73 BIOS Error Messages..................................................................................................... 74 Safety Regulations ......................................................................................................... 77 EMC Regulations............................................................................................................ 79 Product Certification Markings........................................................................................ 80 viii 1 Desktop Board Features This chapter briefly describes the main features of Intel® Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Table 1 summarizes the major features of the desktop board. Table 1. Feature Summary · ATX (12.00" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GEV · MicroATX (9.60" x 9.60") Intel Desktop Board D915GUX/D915GAG Processor Main Memory Support for an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the LGA775 package Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GAG: · Four 184-pin, 2.5 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets · 400/333 MHz single or dual channel DDR SDRAM interface · Designed to support up to 4 GB of system memory Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GUX: · Four 240-pin, 1.8 V SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets · 533/400 MHz single or dual channel DDR2 SDRAM interface · Designed to support up to 4 GB of system memory NOTE: System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express*) require physical memory Form Factor address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. For the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Chipset Intel® 915G Express Chipset consisting of: · Intel® 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Direct Media Interface · Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) · Firmware Hub (FWH) Graphics Audio Intel 915G Express Chipset with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 · Intel 915G Express Chipset · Intel® High Definition Audio · Realtek codec Expansion Capabilities Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV: · Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) · One PCI Express x16 connector and two PCI Express x1 connectors Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: · Two PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI bus 2) · One PCI Express x16 connector and one PCI Express x1 connector continued 9 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Table 1. Feature Summary (continued) · Up to eight USB 2.0 ports Four ports routed to the back panel Four ports routed to two USB headers · Four Serial ATA (SATA) channels, via the ICH6, one device per channel · One IDE interface with ATA-66/100 support (two devices) · One diskette drive interface · One parallel port · One serial port · PS/2* keyboard and mouse ports Peripheral Interfaces BIOS · Intel/AMI BIOS · 4 Mbit symmetrical flash memory · Support for SMBIOS · Intel® Rapid BIOS Boot · Intel® Express BIOS Update Power Management · Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) · Suspend to RAM (STR) · Wake on USB, PCI, PCI Express, PS/2, LAN, and front panel Hardware Management Hardware monitor with: · Three fan sensing inputs used to monitor fan activity · Remote diode temperature sensing · Intel® Precision Cooling Technology fan speed control that automatically adjusts processor fan speed based on processor temperature and chassis fan speeds based on system temperature · Voltage sensing to detect out of range values Security (Optional) Trusted Platform Module (Optional) Related Links: For more information about Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG, including the Technical Product Specification (TPS), BIOS updates, and device drivers, go to: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ 10 Desktop Board Features Manufacturing Options Table 2 shows the manufacturing options for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG. Table 2. Option LAN Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN and TPM Manufacturing Options Description Intel® 82562EZ 10/100 Mbit/sec Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device with RJ-45 connector · Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector · Marvell* 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbit/sec ) with RJ-45 connector · Infineon* Trusted Platform Module Supported Operating Systems The desktop board supports the following operating systems: · Microsoft Windows* 2000 · Microsoft Windows XP 11 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop Board Components Figure 1 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV. Line In RJ45 A W V U B C D E T F G Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S R Q P O N M L K J I H OM16860 Figure 1. Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components 12 Desktop Board Features Table 3. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Desktop Boards D915GAV and D915GEV Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header 1 (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connectors Rear chassis fan header 2 (always on) 13 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Figure 2 shows the approximate location of the major components on desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX. Line In RJ45 A B C D E V U F T G G G Channel A B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 S R Q P O N M L OM16861 K J I H Figure 2. Intel Desktop Boards D915GUX and D915GAG Components 14 Desktop Board Features Table 4. Label A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V Desktop Boards D915GAG and D915GUX Components Description Front panel audio header PCI Express x16 connector Rear chassis fan header (fan speed control) Alternate power connector (1x4) 12 V processor core voltage connector (2x2) Processor socket Processor fan header (4-pin, fan speed control) Main power connector (2x12) Diskette drive connector Primary IDE connector Battery Chassis intrusion header BIOS configuration jumper Trusted Platform Module (optional) Front chassis fan header (fan speed control) Serial ATA connectors (four) Power LED header Front panel header USB 2.0 headers PCI bus add-in card connectors Speaker PCI Express x1 connector Related Links: Go to the following links for more information about: http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd · Intel Desktop Board http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop D915GEV/D915GUX/ D915GAV/D915GAG http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop · Supported processors http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd · Audio software and utilities http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd · LAN software and drivers 15 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Processor CAUTION Failure to use an ATX12V power supply, or not connecting the 12 V (2x2) processor core voltage power supply connector to Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG may result in damage to the desktop board and/or power supply. Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG support a single Intel Pentium 4 processor in the LGA775 package. Processors are not included with the desktop board and must be purchased separately. The processor connects to the Intel desktop board through the LGA775 socket. The supported processors list for Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG is located on the web at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: · Supported Intel processors for Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG · · http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, page 32 in Chapter 2 The location of the two power connectors, page 48 in Chapter 2 16 Desktop Board Features Main Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel® SDRAM memory specifications, the board should be populated with DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. If your memory modules do not support SPD, you will see a notification to this effect on the screen at power up. The BIOS will attempt to configure the memory controller for normal operation. The desktop board supports dual or single channel memory configurations. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 5. Table 5. DDR 400 DDR 333 Desktop Board D915GAV/D915GAG Memory Configurations Processor Pentium 4 processor Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 400 400 333 333 Memory Speed Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG support: · Four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with gold-plated contacts · Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs · Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only · Non-ECC RAM · 2.5 V memory · Memory configuration listed below: Up to 1.0 GB utilizing 128 Mb technology Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology 17 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support dual or single channel memory configurations defined in Table 6. Table 6. DDR2 533 DDR2 400 Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX Memory Configurations Processor Pentium 4 processor Pentium 4 processor FSB frequency (MHz) 800 533 800 533 Memory Speed Outcome (MHz) 533 533 400 400 Memory Speed Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX support: · · · · · · Four 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMMs) connectors with gold-plated contacts Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs Serial Presence Detect (SPD) memory only Non-ECC RAM 1.8 V memory Memory configuration listed below: Up to 2.0 GB utilizing 256 Mb technology Up to 4.0 GB utilizing 512 Mb or 1 GB technology NOTE System resources (such as PCI and PCI Express) require physical memory address locations that reduce available memory addresses above 3 GB. This may result in less than 4 GB of memory being available to the operating system and applications. Related Links: Go to the following links or pages for more information about: · The latest list of tested memory, http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ · SDRAM specifications, http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ · Installing memory, page 36 in Chapter 2 Intel® 915G Express Chipset The Intel 915G Express Chipset consists of the following devices: · Intel 82915G Graphics and Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) with Digital Media Interface · Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) · Firmware Hub (FWH) Related Link: Go to the following link for more information about the Intel 915G Express Chipset: http://developer.intel.com/design/nav/pcserver.htm 18 Desktop Board Features Graphics Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes the following: · Intel 915G Express Chipset · Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 · PCI Express x16 connector for graphics expansion Audio Subsystem Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG includes a flexible 6-channel audio subsystem based on a Realtek Semiconductor Corporation codec: The audio subsystem features: · Impedance sensing capability for jack re-tasking · S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio: > 90 dB · Power management support for ACPI 2.0 (driver dependent) · Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) · Realtek ALC860 audio codec · Microphone input that supports: Microphone array Acoustic Echo (AEC) Beam Forming (BF) Noise Supression (NX) technology The subsystem includes the following connectors: · Front panel audio connector, including pins for: Line out Line in · Back panel audio connectors that are configurable through the drivers of the audio devices: Line in or Rear left/right out Line out or Front left/right out Mic in or Center LFE out Related Links: Go to the following link or pages for more information about: · Audio drivers and utilities http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ · Installing the front panel audio solution, page 45 in Chapter 2 · The location of audio connectors, page Figure 23 on page 47 19 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Input/Output (I/O) Controller The super I/O controller features the following: · Low pin count (LPC) interface · One serial port · One parallel port with Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) support · Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI systems · PS/2-style mouse and keyboard interfaces · Interface for one 1.2 MB or 1.44 MB diskette drive · Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake up event interface · PCI power management support LAN Subsystem (Optional) The optional LAN, with the Intel 82801FB (ICH6), provides a Fast PCI LAN subsystem. The LAN subsystem provides the following functions: · Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN (Intel 82562EZ) or Marvell 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN · Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs · Programmable transit threshold · Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address LAN Subsystem Software For LAN software and drivers, refer to the D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG link on Intel's World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (see Figure 3). OM17386 Figure 3. Back Panel LAN Connector LED Locations 20 Desktop Board Features Table 7 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100 Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Table 7. LED Color Green RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED State Off On Blinking Indicates LAN link is not established. LAN link is established. LAN activity is occurring. 10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected. Yellow Off On (steady state) Table 8 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN subsystem is operating. Table 8. LED Color Bi-color LED RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Connector LEDs LED State Off Green Yellow Indicates 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. 1 Gbit/sec data rate is selected. LAN link is not established. The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Green Off On (pulsing) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Support NOTE Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port might not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device or a low-speed USB device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for a full-speed USB device. The desktop board supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports via ICH6; four ports routed to the back panel and four routed to two internal USB 2.0 headers. USB 2.0 ports are backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices. USB 1.1 devices will function normally at USB 1.1 speeds. USB 2.0 support requires both an operating system and drivers that fully support USB 2.0 transfer rates. Disabling Hi-Speed USB in BIOS reverts all USB 2.0 ports to USB 1.1 operation. This may be required to accommodate operating systems that do not support USB 2.0. 21 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Enhanced IDE Interface The ICH6's IDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and peripheral devices like hard disks, CD-ROM drives, and Iomega Zip* drives inside the computer. The interface supports: · Up to two IDE devices (such as hard drives) · ATAPI-style devices (such as CD-ROM drives) · Older PIO Mode devices · Ultra DMA-33 and ATA-66/100 protocols · Laser Servo (LS-120) drives Serial ATA The desktop boards support four Serial ATA channels via ICH6, connecting one device per channel. Expandability The desktop boards support the following: · Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV One PCI Express x16 add-in card Two PCI Express x1 add-in cards Four PCI add-in cards · Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX: One PCI Express x16 add-in card One PCI Express x1 add-in card Two PCI add-in cards Related Links: For information about installing the PCI Express x16 card, see page 41 in Chapter 2. BIOS The BIOS provides the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS Setup program, the PCI/PCI Express and IDE auto-configuration utilities, and the video BIOS. The BIOS is stored in the Firmware Hub. The BIOS can be updated by following the instructions on page 59 in Chapter 3. Serial ATA and IDE Auto Configuration If you install a Serial ATA or IDE device (such as a hard drive) in your computer, the autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the device for your computer. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after installing a Serial ATA or IDE device. You can override the auto-configuration options by specifying manual configuration in the BIOS Setup program. 22 Desktop Board Features PCI and PCI Express Auto Configuration If you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card in your computer, the PCI/PCI Express autoconfiguration utility in the BIOS automatically detects and configures the resources (IRQs, DMA channels, and I/O space) for that add-in card. You do not need to run the BIOS Setup program after you install a PCI/PCI Express add-in card. Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for the BIOS Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: · · · The supervisor password gives unrestricted access to view and change all Setup options. If only the supervisor password is set, pressing at the password prompt of Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. If both the supervisor and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then available for viewing and changing depending on whether the supervisor or user password was entered. Setting a user password restricts who can boot the computer. The password prompt is displayed before the computer is booted. If only the supervisor password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer. Chassis Intrusion The board supports a chassis security feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. The security feature uses a mechanical switch on the chassis that can be connected to the chassis intrusion header on the desktop board. See Figure 22 on page 44 for the location of the chassis intrusion header. Power Management Features Power management is implemented at several levels, including: · Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) · Hardware support: Power connectors Fan connectors Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC technology) Resume on Ring Wake from USB Wake from PS/2 keyboard/mouse PME# wakeup support ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with the desktop board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. 23 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Power Connectors The desktop boards have three power connectors. See Figure 25 on page 49 and Figure 26 on page 50 for the location of the power connectors. Fan Connectors The desktop boards have a 4-pin processor fan header. Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV have three chassis fan headers. Desktop boards D915GAG and D915GUX have two chassis fan headers. See Figure 24 on page 48 for the location of the fan headers. Fan Speed Control (Intel® Precision Cooling Technology) Intel Precision Cooling Technology automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the processor thermal diode temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the system temperature. System fan noise may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and processor fans at the minimum necessary speeds. NOTE Not all chassis fan headers on desktop boards D915GEV and D915GAV are controlled. Refer to Table 3 on page 13 to identify controlled chassis fan headers. The processor and chassis fan speed control features can be disabled independently through the desktop board BIOS. Disabling the processor fan speed control will result in the fan operating at full speed if it is not a self controlled fan. It is recommended that processor fan speed control remain enabled (default BIOS setting) when using the processor fan heat-sink included with Intel® boxed processors. Disabling the chassis fan speed control results in chassis fans always operating at full speed. The chassis fan speed control feature should be disabled if a self-controlled chassis fan is attached to any controlled chassis fan header. The overall system noise reduction will vary based on system configuration and environment. Suspend to RAM (Instantly Available PC Technology) CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the 5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of delivering adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when using this feature can damage the power supply and/or effect ACPI S3 sleep state functionality. CAUTION Power supplies used with this desktop board must be able to provide enough standby current to support the standard Instantly Available (ACPI S3 sleep state) configuration. If the standby current necessary to support multiple wake events from the PCI and/or USB buses exceeds power supply capacity, the desktop board may lose register settings stored in memory. 24 Desktop Board Features Instantly Available PC technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known awake state. The desktop board's standby power indicator, shown in Figure 4, is lit when there is standby power to the system. This includes the memory modules and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be off. If the system has a dual-colored power LED on the front panel, the sleep state is indicated by the LED turning amber. OM16879 Figure 4. Location of Standby Power Indicator Related Links: For more information on standby current requirements for the desktop board, refer to the Technical Product Specification by going to the following link, finding the product, and selecting Product Documentation from the left-hand menu: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: · Resumes operation from either ACPI S1 or ACPI S3 state · Requires only one call to access the computer · Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems · Requires modem interrupt be unmasked for correct operation 25 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Wake from USB NOTE Wake from USB requires the use of a USB peripheral that supports wake from USB. USB bus activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. Wake from PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse PS/2 keyboard/mouse activity wakes the computer from an ACPI S1 or S3 state. PME# Wakeup Support When the PME# signal on the PCI bus is asserted, the computer wakes from an ACPI S1, S3, or S5 state. Speaker A speaker is mounted on the desktop board. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Battery A battery on the desktop board keeps the values in CMOS RAM and the clock current when the computer is turned off. Go to page 55 for instructions on how to replace the battery. Real-Time Clock The desktop board has a time-of-day clock and 100-year calendar. The battery on the desktop board keeps the clock current when the computer is turned off. 26 2 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components This chapter tells you how to: · Install the I/O shield · Install and remove the desktop board · Install and remove a processor and memory · Install and remove a PCI Express x16 card · Connect the IDE and Serial ATA cables · Connect internal headers · Set up flexible 6-channel audio with jack re-tasking · Connect fans and power cables · Connect PCI bus add-in cards · Set the BIOS configuration jumper · Clear passwords · Locate back panel connectors · Replace the battery Before You Begin WARNINGS The procedures in this chapter assume familiarity with the general terminology associated with personal computers and with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and modifying electronic equipment. Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any telecommunications links, networks, or modems before performing any of the procedures described in this chapter. Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, networks, or modems before you open the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front panel power button is off. Follow these guidelines before you begin: · Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order. · Set up a log to record information about your computer, such as model, serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information. · Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis. 27 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installation Precautions When you install and test the Intel desktop board, observe all warnings and cautions in the installation instructions. To avoid injury, be careful of: · Sharp pins on connectors · Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies · Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis · Hot components (like processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks) · Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing to qualified technical personnel. Installation Instructions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when installing this board. Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis and associated modules. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent with these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier's technical support to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements. If you do not follow these instructions and the instructions provided by chassis and module suppliers, you increase safety risk and the possibility of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations. Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance Before computer integration, make sure that the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, have passed Class B EMC testing and are marked accordingly. Pay close attention to the following when reading the installation instructions for the host chassis, power supply, and other modules: · Product certifications or lack of certifications · External I/O cable shielding and filtering · Mounting, grounding, and bonding requirements · Keying connectors when mating the wrong connectors could be hazardous If the power supply and other modules or peripherals, as applicable, are not Class B EMC compliant before integration, then EMC testing is required on a representative sample of the newly completed computer. 28 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Chassis and Component Certifications Ensure that the chassis and certain components; such as the power supply, peripheral drives, wiring, and cables; are components certified for the country or market where used. Agency certification marks on the product are proof of certification. Typical product certifications include: · In Europe The CE marking signifies compliance with all applicable European requirements. If the chassis and other components are not properly CE marked, a supplier's Declaration of Conformity statement to the European EMC directive and Low Voltage directive (as applicable), should be obtained. Additionally, other directives, such as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive may also apply depending on product features. In the United States A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements. Wiring and cables must also be UL listed or recognized and suitable for the intended use. The FCC Class B logo for home or office use signifies compliance with electromagnetic interference (EMI) requirements. In Canada A nationally recognized certification mark such as CSA or cUL signifies compliance with safety requirements. The Industry Canada statement at the front of this product guide demonstrates compliance with Canadian EMC regulations. Industry Canada recognizes and accepts FCC certification as denoting compliance with national electromagnetic interference (emissions) requirements. · · Prevent Power Supply Overload Do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the power supply, make sure that the calculated total current loads of all the modules within the computer is less than the output current rating of each of the power supplies output circuits. Place Battery Marking CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations. There is insufficient space on this Desktop Board to provide instructions for replacing and disposing of the Lithium ion coin cell battery. For system safety certification, the following statement or equivalent statement is required to be permanently and legibly marked on the chassis near the battery. Related Links For information about replacing the battery, go to page 55 in Chapter 2. 29 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Use Only for Intended Applications All Intel desktop boards are evaluated as Information Technology Equipment (I.T.E.) for use in personal computers for installation in homes, offices, schools, computer rooms, and similar locations. The suitability of this product for other applications or environments, such as medical, industrial, alarm systems, test equipment, etc. may require further evaluation. Related Links For information about regulatory compliance, go to Appendix B on page 77. Installing the I/O Shield The desktop board comes with an I/O shield. When installed in the chassis, the shield blocks radio frequency transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airflow within the chassis. Install the I/O shield before installing the desktop board in the chassis. Place the shield inside the chassis as shown in Figure 5. Press the shield into place so that it fits tightly and securely. If the shield doesn't fit, obtain a properly-sized shield from the chassis supplier. OM16853 Figure 5. Installing the I/O Shield 30 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing the Desktop Board WARNING Only qualified technical personnel should do this procedure. Disconnect the computer from its power source before performing the procedures described here. Failure to disconnect the power before you open the computer can result in personal injury or equipment damage. NOTE Refer to Appendix B for regulatory requirements. Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the desktop board. Figure 6 shows the location of the 11 mounting holes for desktop boards D915GAV and D915GEV. Desktop boards D915GAG and D916GUX have eight mounting holes. OM16893 Figure 6. Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GAV Mounting Screw Hole Locations 31 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing a Processor Instructions on how to install the processor to the desktop board are given below. Installing a Processor CAUTION Before installing or removing the processor, make sure AC power has been removed by unplugging the power cord from the computer; the standby power LED should not be lit (see Figure 4 on page 25). Failure to do so could damage the processor and the board. To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Open the socket lever by pushing the lever down and away from the socket (see Figure 7, A and B). B A Figure 7. Lift Socket Lever 3. Lift the load plate. Do not touch the socket contacts (see Figure 8, C and D) C D D Figure 8. Lift the Load Plate and Don't Touch the Socket Contacts 32 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 4. Remove the plastic protective socket cover from the load plate. Do not discard the protective socket cover. Always replace the socket cover if the processor is removed from the socket (see Figure 9, E). E Figure 9. Remove the Protective Socket Cover 5. Remove the processor from the protective processor cover. Hold the processor only at the edges, being careful not to touch the bottom of the processor. Do not discard the protective processor cover. Always replace the processor back to the package if the processor is removed from the socket (see Figure 10). Figure 10. Remove the Processor from the Protective Processor Cover/Do Not Touch 33 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide 6. Hold the processor with your thumb and index fingers oriented as shown in Figure 11. Make sure fingers align to the socket cutouts (see Figure 11, F). Align notches (see Figure 11, G) with the socket see (Figure 11, H). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket. G G HF H F Figure 11. Install Processor 7. Pressing down on the load plate (Figure 12, I) close and engage the socket lever (Figure 12, J). J Figure 12. Close the Load Plate Installing the Processor Fan Heat Sink Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG has an integrated processor fan heat sink retention mechanism (RM). For instructions on how to attach the processor fan heat sink to the integrated processor fan heat sink RM, refer to the boxed processor manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 34 II I Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable Connect the processor fan heat sink cable to the 4-pin processor fan connector (see Figure 13). OM16894 Figure 13. Connecting the Processor Fan Heat Sink Cable to the Processor Fan Connector Removing the Processor For instruction on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual or the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/processors/pentium4/intnotes478.htm 35 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing and Removing Memory NOTE To be fully compliant with all applicable Intel SDRAM memory specifications, the boards require DIMMs that support the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) data structure. You can access the PC Serial Presence Detect Specification at: http://www.intel.com/technology/memory/pcsdram/spec/ Desktop boards D915GAV and D915GAG have four 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in both Channel A and Channel B. Desktop boards D915GEV and D915GUX have four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets arranged as DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) in both Channel A and Channel B. Guidelines for Dual Channel Memory Configuration Before installing DIMMs, read and follow these guidelines for dual channel configuration. Two or Four DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) of both channels A and B (see Figure 14). Channel A 1 GB, 400 MHz Channel B 1 GB, 400 MHz DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 14. Dual Configuration Example 1 36 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components If additional memory is to be used, install another matched pair of DIMMs in DIMM 1 (black) in both channels A and B (see Figure 15). Channel A 256 MB, 400 MHz 512 MB, 400 MHz Channel B 256 MB, 400 MHz 512 MB, 400 MHz DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 15. Dual Configuration Example 2 Three DIMMs Install a matched pair of DIMMs equal in speed and size in DIMM 0 (blue) and DIMM 1 (black) of channel A. Install a DIMM equal in speed and total size of the DIMMs installed in channel A in either DIMM 0 or DIMM 1 of channel B (see Figure 16). Channel A 256 MB, 400 MHz 256 MB, 400 MHz Channel B 512 MB, 400 MHz DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Figure 16. Dual Configuration Example 3 NOTE All other memory configurations will result in single channel memory operation. 37 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Installing DIMMs CAUTION Install memory in the DIMM sockets prior to installing the PCI Express video card to avoid interference with the memory retention mechanism. To make sure you have the correct DIMM, place the DIMM on the illustration in Figure 17. DDR DDR2 mm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OM16847 Figure 17. Matching the Correct DIMM 38 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord. 3. Remove the computer's cover and locate the DIMM sockets (see Figure 18). Channel A DIMM 0 DIMM 1 Channel B DIMM 0 DIMM 1 OM16895 Figure 18. Installing a DIMM 4. Remove the PCI Express video card if it interferes with the DIMM retaining clips from being easily opened and closed. 5. Make sure the clips at either end of the DIMM socket(s) are pushed outward to the open position. 6. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its anti-static package. 7. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket (see inset in Figure 18). 8. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket. 9. When the DIMM is inserted, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 10. Reinstall the PCI Express card if it was removed prior to installing the DIMMs. 11. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 39 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Removing DIMMs To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer. 4. Remove the computer's cover. 5. Remove the PCI Express card if it interferes with the DIMM clips from being easily opened and closed. 6. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the DIMM socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket. 7. Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an anti-static package. 8. Reinstall the PCI Express card if you removed it before taking out the DIMM. 9. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. 10. Replace the computer's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. 40 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Card CAUTION When installing any PCI Express x16 card on the desktop board, ensure that it is fully seated in the PCI Express x16 connector before you power on the system. If the card is not fully seated in the PCI Express connector, an electrical short may result across the PCI Express connector pins. Depending on the over-current protection of the power supply, certain board components and/or traces may be damaged. Installing a PCI Express x16 Card 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Place the card in the PCI Express x16 connector and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the connector and the card retention notch snaps into place around the RM pin (Figure 19, A). 3. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw (Figure 19, B). 4. Place the VGA cover over the back panel VGA port (Figure 19, C). B A C OM16938 Figure 19. Inserting the PCI Express x16 Card and Covering the Back Panel VGA Port Removing the PCI Express x16 Card Follow these instructions to remove the PCI Express x16 card from the RM: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Remove the screw that secures the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel. 3. Push back on the RM lever until the retention pin completely clears the notch in the card. 4. Pull the card straight up. 5. Remove the VGA cover from the back panel VGA port. 41 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Connecting the IDE Cable The IDE cable can connect two drives to the desktop board. The cable supports the ATA-66/100 transfer protocol. Figure 20 shows the correct installation of the cable. NOTE ATA-66/100 compatible cables are backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. If an ATA-66/100 disk drive and a disk drive using any other IDE transfer protocol are attached to the same cable, the maximum transfer rate between the drives may be reduced to that of the slowest drive. NOTE Do not connect an ATA device as a slave on the same IDE cable as an ATAPI master device. For example, do not connect an ATA hard drive as a slave to an ATAPI CD-ROM drive. For correct function of the cable: · Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. · Attach the cable end with the single connector to the Intel desktop board (Figure 20, A). · Attach the cable end with the two closely spaced connectors to the drives (Figure 20, B). A B OM16883 Figure 20. Connecting the IDE Cable 42 Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components Connecting the Serial ATA (SATA) Cable The SATA cable (4-conductor) supports the Serial ATA protocol and connects a single drive to the desktop board. Either end of the cable can be connected to the SATA drive or the connector on the board. For correct cable function: 1. Observe the precaution in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 2. Attach either cable end to the connector (Figure 21, A) on the board. 3. Attach the other cable end to the drive (Figure 21, B). A B OM16897 Figure 21. Connecting the Serial ATA Cable 43 Intel Desktop Board D915GEV/D915GUX/D915GAV/D915GAG Product Guide Connecting Internal Headers Before connecting cables to the internal headers, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 27. Figure 22 shows the location of the internal headers. Port1L Port1R Port2R Sense_Send Port2L 1 3 2 4 GND Presence# Sense1_Ret Key (no pin) Sense2_Ret 56 7 9 10 E USB A Power (+5V) DD+ Ground Key (no pin) USB B Power (+5V) 3 4 D5 6 D+ 7 8 Ground 10 N/C 1 2 D

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