Advantech mATX i915GV2-IGM Series User manual

User’s Manual
mATX
Ver. 1.00
i915GV2-IGM
Series
Intel®Pentium®4 / Celeron®mATX Main Board

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Contents
Noticesiv
Safety information ..........................................................................................v
i915GV2-IGM specications summary..........................................................vi
Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ....................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-3
1.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-3
1.2.3 Motherboard layout......................................................... 1-4
i915GV2-IGM ................................................................................. 1-4
1.2.4 Layout contents .............................................................. 1-5
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)...................................................... 1-6
1.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-6
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ............................... 1-9
1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................1-11
1.4 System memory............................................................................1-13
1.4.1 DIMM sockets location ..................................................1-13
1.4.2 Memory Congurations .................................................1-13
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM...........................................................1-15
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM .........................................................1-15
1.5 Expansion slots.............................................................................1-16
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ..........................................1-16
1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card......................................1-16
1.5.3 Interrupt assignments ....................................................1-17
1.5.4 PCI slots.........................................................................1-18
1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................1-18
1.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................1-18
1.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................1-19
1.7 Connectors .................................................................................. 1-21
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ................................................. 1-21
1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-23

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Contents
BIOS setup
2.1 BIOS setup program ...................................................................... 2-2
2.2 BIOS menu screen ........................................................................ 2-3
2.3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................. 2-5
2.4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................. 2-8
2.5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................2-10
2.6 Power Management Setup ...........................................................2-14
2.7 PC Health Status ..........................................................................2-16
2.8 Other items ...................................................................................2-17
2.8.1 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................2-17
2.8.2 Load Optimized Defaults ...............................................2-17
2.8.3 Supervisor Password.....................................................2-17
2.8.4 User Password...............................................................2-17
2.8.5 Save & Exit Setup..........................................................2-17
2.8.6 Exit Without Saving .......................................................2-17

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 manufacturer’s 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications
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.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from
the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly
connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any
damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away
from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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i915GV2-IGM specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron Processor
Compatible with Intel® Mainstream/Value FMB process
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915GV Graphics and Controller Hub
(GMCH)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH6
Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533 MHz
Memory 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB dual channel
DDR2 400/533/667 MHz SDRAMs
Expansion slots 1 x PCI-ExpressTM x16 slot for discrete graphics card
2 x PCI Slots
1 x PCI-ExpressTM x1
Storage Intel® ICH6 Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 hard disk drives
- 4 x Serial ATA hard disk drives
Audio Realtek® ALC888GR 8CH high-definition Audio CODEC
LAN Realtek® RTL 8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller
VGA Intergrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
BIOS Features 4MB FWH, Phoenix Award , Green, PnP, DMI2.3.4, ACPI 1.0,
SM BIOS 2.3
Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Parallel port
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x Audio I/O
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port

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*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x Serial port connector
1 x Internal audio connectors
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x Power LED connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x CD Audio in
Power requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs)
Form Factor Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

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Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate
that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder
that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below
shows the location of the onboard LED.
1.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the p ower cord from the wall soc ket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
Make sure to unplug the power c ord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
1.2.1 Placement direction
When installaing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.2.2 Screw holes
Plac e eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circ les to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
1.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before
installing the mothebroard.