Gigabyte GA-8I915ME Series инструкция обслуживания

GA-8I915ME Series Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-I915MES-1003 * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equi[...]

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- 4 - T able of Content GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout ...................................................................... 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .......................................................[...]

- 5 - Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 51 3 -1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 5 1 3 - 2 Software Applications ...........................................................................[...]

- 6 - GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard Layout Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA775 BIOS_WP BAT SPDIF_IO SATA0 ICH6 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 DIMM1 SATA2 FDD PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS PCIE_16 F_USB2 F_USB1 COM2 CODEC VGA LPT USB LAN CD_IN F_AUDIO Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910[...]

- 7 - Block Diagram Only for GA-8I915ME-GV. Only for GA-8I915ME-GL. Only for GA-8I915ME-C. Only for GA-8I915ME-G. LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(200 /133 MHz) VGA Host Interface Intel ICH6 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) PCI Express x16 Intel Intel 915GV Intel 915GL Intel 910GL Intel 915G GMCH Line-Out MIC Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out AC97 CODEC AC97 Link IT 8712F LPT[...]

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Hardware Installation - 9 - 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 [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 10 - English Motherboard  GA-8I915ME Series motherboard -GA-8I915ME-GV / GA-8I915ME-GL / GA-8I915ME-C / GA-8I915ME-G CPU  Supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 CPU  Supports 800 / 533MHz FSB  L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset  Northbridge: Intel ® 915GV /915GL /910GL /915G Express chipset ?[...]

Hardware Installation - 11 - 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 [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 12 - 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 insert pro[...]

Hardware Installation - 13 - English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU. 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[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 14 - English 1 . The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2 . Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3 . Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to r[...]

Hardware Installation - 15 - English Dual Channel DDR GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G supports the Dual Channel T echnology. After operating the Dual Channel T echnology , the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-8I915ME-GV/GA-8I915ME-GL/GA-8I915ME-C/GA-8I915ME-G includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM so[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 16 - 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 bracket from [...]

Hardware Installation - 17 - English The revolutionary and innovative G.E.A.R. (GIGABYTE Enhance AGP Riser) interface provides an additional interface for traditional AGP Graphics card on Intel chipset based PCI Express solution motherboard. It supports most of the AGP Graphics card available in the market from AGP 4X to AGP 8X graphics card. Note:[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 18 - English Figure 2. 8X AGP Card Figure 1-2. 4X AGP Card Graphics Chip Maker Model Name Nvidia Gigabyte GV-N57L128D Gigabyte G V -N59X128D ASUS V9180TD ASUS V9480-TVD ASUS V9520 M S I MX440-VTD8X MS-8888 MSI Ti4600-TD-8X Leadtek W inFast A280LE T D Leadtek W inFast A310 T D Albatron NVIDIA 5950 A T i Gigabyte GV-R9[...]

Hardware Installation - 19 - English Graphics Chip Maker Model Name A T i Gigabyte GV-RX30S128D Gigabyte GV-RX60P128D Gigabyte GV-RX60X128V Gigabyte GV-RX70128D Gigabyte GV-RX70P128D Gigabyte GV-RX80T256V Gigabyte G V -RX80L256V Gigabyte G V -RX80256D ASUS AX800XT ASUS AX700PRO M S I RX600 XT -TD128 Figure 3. PCI Express x16 Card[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 20 - 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 o the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COM[...]

Hardware Installation - 21 - English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1) A TX_12V 2) A TX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_F AN 4) SYS_F AN 5) FDD 6) IDE 7) SA T A0 / SA TA2 8) F_P ANEL 9 ) WOL 1 0 ) PWR_LED 1 1) F_AUDIO 1 2) CD_IN 1 3 ) AUX_IN 14 ) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15 ) COM2 1 6) SUR_CEN 17 ) SPIDF_IO 18) C I 1 9) CLR_CMOS 2 0) BIOS_WP 21) BA T 13 5 2 8 12 15 1[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 22 - 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 connector wit[...]

Hardware Installation - 23 - English 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. CPU_F A N SYS_F AN 1 2 33 34 3/[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 24 - English 6) IDE (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 IDE device a[...]

Hardware Installation - 25 - English 8) 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+ Speaker Connector IDE Hard Disk Active LED Messa[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 26 - English 1 Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 1 0) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 1) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) Please make sure the pin assignments on the cable are the same as the[...]

Hardware Installation - 27 - English 1 2 ) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD -R 1 3 ) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tuner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition 1 AUX-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 AUX-R 1 1[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 28 - English 1 2 9 10 1 4 ) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional[...]

Hardware Installation - 29 - English 1 6) 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 65 2 Pin No. Definition 1 Power 2 No Pin 3 SPDIF 4 SPDIFI 5 GND 6 GND 1 6 5 2 1 7 ) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/ Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digit[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 30 - English 1 9 ) 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. 1 8 ) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows you[...]

Hardware Installation - 31 - English 2 1 ) BAT(Battery) 2 0 ) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect) Open: Normal Short :Write Protect 1 1 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you wa[...]

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BIOS Setup - 33 - 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[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 34 - English The Main Menu (For example: GA-8I915ME-GV / BIOS V er .: F2) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.      Standard CMOS Feature[...]

BIOS Setup - 35 - English      Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration.      Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.  [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 36 - 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, from 199[...]

BIOS Setup - 37 - English Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch A T -type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mo[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 38 - 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 / Third Boot D[...]

BIOS Setup - 39 - 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[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 40 - 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. Combined Set On-Chip SA T A mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 [...]

BIOS Setup - 41 - English USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. Onbo[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 42 - English 2 - 4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 A ward Software Power Ma nagement Setup ACPI Suspend T ype [S1(POS)] Soft-Off by PW R-BTTN [Insta nt-of f] PME Event W ake Up [Enabled] Mode mRingOn/WakeOnLa n [Enabled] Re sume by Alarm [Disa bled] x Date (of Month) Alarm Everyday x[...]

BIOS Setup - 43 - English Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system. KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at P[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 44 - English 2 -5 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 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. PCI 2 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. P[...]

BIOS Setup - 45 - English 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 have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Y es". If you want to reset "Ca[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 46 - English 2 - 7 Frequency/V oltage Control CPU Clock Ratio (Note) This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. Memory Frequency for Wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome w[...]

BIOS Setup - 47 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 A ward Software ` Standard CMOS Feature s ` Adva nced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power M a nage ment Setup ` PnP/PCI Con[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 48 - English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. 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[...]

BIOS Setup - 49 - English 2-1 1 Save & Exit Setup T ype "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to R TC CMOS. T ype "N" will return to Setup Utility . 2-12 Exit Without Saving T ype "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. T ype "N" will return to Setup Utility . C[...]

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Install Drivers - 51 - English Chapter 3 Install Drivers 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.ex[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 52 - 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.[...]

Install Drivers - 53 - 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.[...]

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Appendix - 55 - 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 [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 56 - 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 for CPU an[...]

Appendix - 57 - 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, F A T32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data How to use the Xpress[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 58 - 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. REBOOT: Exit th[...]

Appendix - 59 - English 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 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?allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash TM indicating no more [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 60 - 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 a nage ment Setup  PnP/PCI Configurations  PC Health Status  MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T .) Select La nguage[...]

Appendix - 61 - 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 Disa ble Copy Main ROM Data[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 62 - 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 512K Backu[...]

Appendix - 63 - English CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 A ward Software  Standard CMOS Feature s  Adva nced BIOS Features  Integrated Peripherals  Power M a nage 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 &[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 64 - 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 names of fo[...]

Appendix - 65 - 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 Ena ble Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Ente[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 66 - 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 Internet a. [...]

Appendix - 67 - 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 [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 68 - 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 We recomm[...]

Appendix - 69 - 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[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 70 - 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 the AC97 Au[...]

Appendix - 71 - 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 & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /Subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access [...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 72 - 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 select the 6-ch[...]

Appendix - 73 - 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[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 74 - English Jack-Sensing Introuction Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 first to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98SE/2000 /ME. Introduction of audio connectors Y ou may connect CDROM, Walkman or other audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone, other output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to[...]

Appendix - 75 - English Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture.[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 76 - 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 http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some adva[...]

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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.[...]

GA-8I915ME Series Motherboard - 80 - 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: +86-021-6341[...]