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