DFI 915GV-TML Bedienungsanleitung

83810516915G-TMGF915GV-TML915GL-TMLSystem BoardUser’s Manual

Introduction1101.2 Special Features of the System BoardPCI ExpressPCI Express is a high bandwidth I/O infrastructure that possessesthe ability to sca

1003BIOS Setup6. The following will appear.Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system.We recommend

1014Supported Software4.1 Drivers, Utilities and Software ApplicationsThe CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilitiesand software

1024Supported Software4.1.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation UtilityThe Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updatingWindows 20

1034Supported Software4.1.2 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator DriverTo install the driver, please follow the steps below.1. On the left side of the aut

1044Supported Software4.1.3 Realtek Audio DriverTo install the driver, please follow the steps below.1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click

1054Supported Software4.1.4 Realtek LAN DriverTo install the driver, please follow the steps below.1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click th

1064Supported Software4.1.5 Hardware MonitorThe system board comes with the Hardware Monitor utility con-tained in the provided CD. This utility is c

1074Supported Software4.1.6 Microsoft DirectX 9To install, please follow the steps below.1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “TOOLS”

1084Supported Software4.1.7 Intel USB 2.0 DriversThe Intel chipset does not support USB 2.0 drivers for Windows98 SE and Windows ME.Windows® XPIf y

AEnabling Hyper-Threading Technology109A.1 Enabling Hyper-Threading TechnologyTo enable the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology, pleasefol

1Introduction11CPU Overheat ProtectionCPU Overheat Protection has the capability of monitoring the CPU’stemperature during system boot up. Once the CP

A110Enabling Hyper-Threading Technologyd. Now click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager. Theitems shown under Computer and Processors shouldres

AEnabling Hyper-Threading Technology111e. Lastly, press the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keyssimultaneously. The Windows Task Manager dial

B112System Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to cor-rect something, either a beep code will sound or a message wil

BSystem Error Message113Hard Disk(s) fail (80)HDD reset failed.Hard Disk(s) fail (40)HDD controller diagnostics failed.Hard Disk(s) fail (20)HDD initi

C114TroubleshootingC.1 Troubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your pers

CTroubleshooting115The picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verti-cal sync.2. Move aw

C116TroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the syste

CTroubleshooting1173. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to aserial port that is working and configured correctly. If the se

C118Troubleshooting

Introduction112IEEE 1394 Interface (915G-TMGF only)IEEE 1394 is fully compliant with the 1394 OHCI (Open HostController Interface) 1.1 specification.

1Introduction13Wake-On-LANThis feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft PowerDown (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port

Introduction114ACPI STRThe system board is designed to meet the ACPI (AdvancedConfiguration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energysaving

1Introduction151.3 Package Checklist; One system board; One IDE cable for UltraDMA 33/66/100 IDE drives; One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable; Two Seria

162Hardware Installation2.1 System Board LayoutChapter 2 - Hardware Installation915G-TMGFKBMouse1394_1USB 1-2LANUSB 3-4Line-inLine-outMic-inParallelVG

172Hardware InstallationNote:The illustrations on the following pages are based on the systemboard that supports IEEE 1394 and PCI Express x16 slot.91

182Hardware Installation2.2 System MemoryWarning:Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board,processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and

192Hardware InstallationThe system board supports the following memory interface.Single Channel (SC)Data will be accessed in chunks of 64 bits (8B) fr

CopyrightThis publication contains information that is protected by copyright.No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means orused to ma

202Hardware InstallationThe table below lists the various optimal operating modes that shouldbe configured for the memory channel operation.ConfigNo m

212Hardware InstallationConfigDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynamic Mode AddressingDynam

222Hardware Installation2.2.1 Installing the DIMMA DIMM simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the system board.Pin 1 of the DIMM must correspond with Pi

232Hardware InstallationX2.3 CPU2.3.1 OverviewThe system board is equipped with a surface mount LGA 775socket. This socket is exclusively designed f

242Hardware Installation4. The CPU socket comes with a cover that is attached with aremovable protective cap. The cap is used to protect the CPUsocket

252Hardware Installation7. Now lift the cover.8. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold mark on the CPUmust align with pin 1 of the CPU socket.Im

262Hardware Installation9. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. TheCPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inser

272Hardware Installation2.3.3 Installing the Fan and Heat SinkThe CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink.Without sufficient air circ

282Hardware Installation2. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU. The 4 studs around theheat sink which are used to secure the heat sink onto thesyste

292Hardware Installation2.4 Jumper Settings2.4.1 Clear CMOS DataIf you encounter the following,a) CMOS data becomes corrupted.b) You forgot the supe

Battery:• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend bythe manufacturer.• Dispo

302Hardware Installation4. After powering-on the system, press <Del> to enter the mainmenu of the BIOS.5. Select the Frequency/Voltage Control s

312Hardware Installation2.4.2 PS/2 Power SelectXJP32-3 On: 5VSB1-2 On: 5V(default)JP3 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port.Sele

322Hardware Installation2.4.3 USB Power SelectXUSB 1-4(JP2)2-3 On: 5VSB1-2 On: 5V(default)XUSB 5-8(JP1)JP1 and JP2 are used to select the power of th

332Hardware Installation2.5 Rear Panel I/O PortsThe rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:• PS/2 mouse port• PS/2 keyboard port• Parallel por

342Hardware Installation2.5.1 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard PortsThe system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse(Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Pur

352Hardware InstallationCOM2.5.2 Serial PortThe system board is equipped with an onboard serial port (Teal/Turquoise) at location CN5. The serial por

362Hardware Installation2.5.3 Parallel PortThe system board has a standard parallel port (Burgundy) at loca-tion CN4 for interfacing your PC to a par

372Hardware InstallationThe system board can only be used with an analog video monitor.Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA

382Hardware InstallationThe 915G-TMGF system board is equipped with an onboard IEEE1394 port at location CN1 (IEEE 1394_1) of the system board.It is a

392Hardware InstallationUSB 4USB 32.5.6 USB PortsThe system board supports 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports. USB allows dataexchange between your computer and a w

About this ManualThis user’s manual contains detailed information about the systemboard. If, in some cases, some information doesn’t match thoseshown

402Hardware InstallationDriver InstallationYou may need to install the proper drivers in your operating systemto use the USB device. Refer to your ope

412Hardware Installation2.5.7 RJ45 LAN PortThe RJ45 LAN port is at location CN2 of the system board. LANallows the system board to connect to a local

422Hardware InstallationFront audioW2.5.8 Audio (Rear Audio and Front Audio)Rear Panel Audio• Line-in (Light Blue)In a 2-channel or 4-channel mode, t

432Hardware InstallationThe front audio is disabled.The rear audio is enabled.The front audio is enabled.The rear audio is disabled.Pins 5-6 and 9-10

442Hardware Installation2.6 I/O Connectors2.6.1 CD-in Internal Audio ConnectorThe CD-in (J6) connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROMdrive,

452Hardware Installation2.6.2 S/PDIFThe system board is equipped with a S/PDIF connector. One card-edge bracket, mounted with S/PDIF ports, may be pr

462Hardware Installation2.6.3 Floppy Disk Drive ConnectorThe system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk driveconnector that supports two st

472Hardware Installation2.6.4 Serial ATA ConnectorsThe system board is equipped with four Serial ATA connectors forconnecting Serial ATA devices. Con

482Hardware Installation2.6.5 IDE Disk Drive ConnectorThe system board is equipped with a shrouded PCI IDE headerthat will interface two Enhanced IDE

492Hardware InstallationAdding a Second IDE Disk DriveWhen using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and theother as the slave. Follow the i

Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction1.1 Specifications...

502Hardware Installation2.6.6 IrDA ConnectorConnect the cable connector from your IR module to the IRconnector (J13).Note:The sequence of the pin fun

512Hardware Installation2.6.7 Cooling Fan ConnectorsConnect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector(J8) on the system board. The chass

522Hardware Installation2.6.8 Power ConnectorsWe recommend that you use a power supply that complies with theATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version

532Hardware Installation2.6.9 Front Panel ConnectorsHD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LEDThis LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.RESET:

542Hardware InstallationPWR-LED: Power/Standby LEDWhen the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the systemis in the S1 (POS - Power On Susp

552Hardware Installation915G-TMGF is equipped with one PCI Express x16 and one PCIExpress x1 slots.915GV-TML/915GL-TML is only equipped with one PCI E

563BIOS Setup3.1 Award BIOS Setup UtilityThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of communication between

573BIOS SetupThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.3.1.1.1 DateThe date format is <day&g

583BIOS SetupThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.IDE HDD Auto DetectionDetects the paramet

593BIOS SetupAccess ModeFor hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select theLBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select C

Introduction16Appendix A - Enabling the Hyper-ThreadingTechnologyA.1 Enabling the Hyper-Threading Technology...

603BIOS Setup3.1.1.5 VideoThis field selects the type of video adapter used for the primarysystem monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported,

613BIOS Setup3.1.1.8 Extended MemoryDisplays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.3.1.1.9 Total MemoryDisplays the total memory ava

623BIOS Setup3.1.2 Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your systemfor basic operation. Some entries are defaults

633BIOS Setup3.1.2.1 CPU FeatureMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The followingscreen will appear.The settings on the screen are

643BIOS SetupLimit CPUID MaxValThe CPUID instruction of some newer CPUs will return a valuegreater than 3. The default is Disabled because this proble

653BIOS Setup3.1.2.3 Virus WarningThis field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard diskdrive. When this field is enabled, the Aw

663BIOS Setup3.1.2.8 First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Deviceand Boot Other DeviceSelect the drive to boot first, second and third in

673BIOS Setup3.1.2.13 Typematic Rate SettingDisabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard willcause the BIOS to report that the key is dow

683BIOS Setup3.1.2.18 MPS Version Control for OSThis field is used to select the MPS version that the system board isusing.3.1.2.19 OS Select for DR

693BIOS Setup3.1.3 Advanced Chipset FeaturesThis section gives you functions to configure the system based onthe specific features of the chipset. Th

1Introduction7Chapter 1 - Introduction1.1 SpecificationsProcessor• Intel® Pentium® 4 Prescott processor- Hyper-Threading Technology- 533MT/s and 800MT

703BIOS Setupselect the best option in the “CAS Latency Time”to “System Memory Frequency” fields.3.1.3.2 CAS Latency TimeThis field is used to select

713BIOS Setup3.1.3.10 Memory Hole At 15M-16MIn order to improve system performance, certain space in memory canbe reserved for ISA cards. This memory

723BIOS Setup3.1.3.12 PEG/Onchip VGA ControlThis field is used to select the graphics controller that will serve asthe primary boot device. The optio

733BIOS Setup3.1.3.19 Boot DisplayThis field is used to select the type of display to use when thesystem boots.Auto The system will automatically det

743BIOS Setup3.1.4 Integrated PeripheralsThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.3.1.4.1 OnC

753BIOS SetupIDE HDD Block ModeEnabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The systemBIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maxi-mum block size the

763BIOS SetupOn-Chip Serial ATA SettingOn-Chip Serial ATADisabled Disables the onboard SATA.Auto The system will detect the existing SATA andIDE drive

773BIOS Setup3.1.4.2 Onboard DeviceMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The followingscreen will appear.The settings on the screen

783BIOS SetupAC97 AudioAuto Select this option when using the onboard audioCODEC.Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card.Onboard LAN C

793BIOS Setup3.1.4.3 Super IO DeviceMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The followingscreen will appear.The settings on the screen

Introduction18- Wake-On-Ring (external modem)- Wake-On-LAN- RTC timer to power-on the system• AC power failure recoveryHardware Monitor• Monitors CPU/

803BIOS SetupKB Power On PasswordMove the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Enter your pass-word. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type i

813BIOS SetupOnboard Parallel Port378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address andIRQ for the onboard parallel port.Disabled Disables the onbo

823BIOS Setup3.1.5 Power Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your systemto most effectively save energy.The screen abo

833BIOS Setup3.1.5.4 Power ManagementThis field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power savingby changing the length of idle time that ela

843BIOS Setup3.1.5.9 Suspend ModeThis is selectable only when the Power Management field is set toUser Define. When the system enters the Suspend mod

853BIOS Setup3.1.5.13 Wake-Up By PCI CardEnabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCIcard such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCI

863BIOS Setup3.1.5.18 Time (hh:mm:ss) AlarmThis is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on.If you want the system to power-on ever

873BIOS Setup3.1.6.1 Init Display FirstThis field is used to select whether to initialize the onboard VGA,PCI Express or PCI first when the system bo

883BIOS Setup3.1.6.3 Resources Controlled ByThe Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug and Pl

893BIOS Setup3.1.6.7 Maximum Payload SizeThis field is used to select the maximum TLP payload size of the PCIExpress devices. The unit is byte.

1Introduction9IDE Interface• One IDE connector supports up to two UltraDMA100Mbpshard drivesRear Panel I/O Ports• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port• 1 mini

903BIOS Setup3.1.7 PC Health Status3.1.7.1 Shutdown TemperatureYou can prevent the system from overheating by selecting a tem-perature in this field

913BIOS Setup3.1.8 Frequency/Voltage ControlThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.3.1.8.1

923BIOS Setup3.1.8.4 CPU ClockThis field provides several options for selecting the external systembus clock of the processor. The available options

933BIOS Setup3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsThe “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshootingdefault values permanently stored in the ROM

943BIOS Setup3.1.10 Load Optimized DefaultsThe “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings fromthe BIOS ROM. Use the default values as

953BIOS Setup3.1.11 Set Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorizedentry, set a supervisor’s password with the

963BIOS Setup3.1.12 Set User PasswordIf you want another user to have access only to your system butnot to setup, set a user’s password with the “Sys

973BIOS Setup3.1.13 Save & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.Type “Y” and p

983BIOS Setup3.1.14 Exit Without SavingWhen you do not want to save the changes you have made,highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>

993BIOS Setup3.2 Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flashutility, AWDFLASH.EXE. You can download them from DF