Intel GA-8I915PM-FS Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
GA-8I915PM-FS Motherboard Layout ........................................................................... 3
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 5
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 5
1-2 Feature Summary ............................................................................................ 6
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ................................................................ 8
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ........................................................................................... 8
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................... 9
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 10
1-5 Install expansion cards................................................................................... 12
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 13
1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 14
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 23
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 10D) ..................................................... 24
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 26
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 28
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 30
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 32
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 34
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 35
2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................. 36
2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 37
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 37
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 38
2-11 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 39
2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 39