Product Brief ® Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG Revolutionize your digital life with ® the help of Intel desktop boards. ® Intel desktop boards based on the ® Intel 915G Express Chipset. With the high quality of today’s digital content, there is a need for more ® feature-rich and powerful PCs. The Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG help deliver those features and power ® ® through high-bandwidth interfaces and support for the latest Intel Pentium 4 1 ® Processor with HT Technology . Based on the Intel 915G Express Chipset, these boards feature ® dual-channel DDR2 533 or DDR 400 memory, 800-MHz system bus, integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, PCI Express* graphics and I/O architecture, optional Gigabit LAN, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connectivity. For today’s digital office, the Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV and D915GUX deliver next- generation security technology with the Trusted Platform Module (featured on desktop boards with Gigabit LAN). This component on the desktop motherboard enhances platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of today’s software. Defined by the Trusted Computing Group’s public specification, the TPM provides hardware-based protection for the encryption and digital signature keys that secure your data’s confidentiality. ® Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG ® ® Intel desktop boards based on the Intel 915G Express Chipset deliver innovative technologies and high-bandwidth interfaces to help revolutionize your digital home and ofŢce. ® The Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, ® ® and D915GAG support the latest Intel Pentium 4 processors 2 featuring Hyper-Threading Technology and are designed to optimize a broad range of usage models in the office and at ® home. These desktop boards feature Intel High Definition Audio, Gigabit LAN (optional), Trusted Platform Module (optional), and PCI Express* expansion slots. In addition, these desktop boards deliver exceptional platform flexibility ® with both PCI Express* x16 graphics and Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, as well as your choice of support for dual-channel DDR2 533/400 or dual-channel DDR 400/333 memory. ® Boxed Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG solution includes: ® • Desktop Board D915GEV, D915GUX, • Board and back-panel I/O layout • Intel Express Installer CD, including: ® D915GAV, or D915GAG stickers – Intel Desktop Utilities** – Norton Internet Security* • ATX 2.01 compliant I/O shield • Quick Reference Guide – NTI CD-Maker* – Musicmatch* Jukebox • Floppy, SATA, and ATA 100/66 cables • Desktop board three-year limited – Sonic Focus* warranty 4 – InterVideo* Home Theater Silver – InterVideo* WinDVD Creator Silver – Farstone* RestoreIT! Lite † – LANDesk* System Manager † – WebEx* Personal Edition – Software Drivers – Desktop Board Product Guide 4 ® Intel Desktop Boards ® Segment Intel Desktop Board D915GEV Mainstream ATX Product Code/UPC BOXD915GEV / 00735858166102 ® BOXD915GEVL (Intel PRO 10/100) / 00735858166089 BOXD915GEVLK (GbE LAN) / 00735858166065 10-pack Product Code/UPC BLKD915GEV / 00735858166119 KD915GEVPAK10 BLKD915GEVL (Intel PRO 10/100) / 00735858166096 KD915GEVLPAK10 (Intel PRO 10/100) BLKD915GEVLK (GbE LAN) / 00735858166072 KD915GEVLKPAK10 (GbE LAN) ® ® Processor Support Intel Pentium 4 processors in the LGA775 package Supports boxed Intel processors with packaging designated by 04B or 04A Supported FSB 800 MHz / 533 MHz ® Chipset Intel 915G Express Chipset 1 Supports HT Technology Yes ® Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Graphics Connector PCI Express* x16 Memory Support DDR2 533/400 SDRAM 4 slots, Dual-channel (4 GB Max) Expansion Slots 2 PCI Express* x1, 4 PCI ® Audio Intel High Definition Audio: Flexible 6-channel audio with jack sensing USB Ports Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 4 Back Ports / 4 Ports via 2 internal headers 1394 None Storage SATA150 (1.5 Gb/s) (4 ports) and ATA100/66 up to two devices RAID None On-Board LAN Gigabit LAN Solution, Intel PRO 10/100, or No-LAN TPM Yes on Gigabit LAN SKU ® Software Intel Express Installer ® Intel Desktop Utilities** Sonic Focus* Wave Systems* EMBASSY* Trust Suite (on TPM Sku) Norton Internet Security* NTI CD-Maker* Musicmatch* Jukebox InterVideo* Home Theater Silver InterVideo* WinDVD Creator Silver Farstone* RestoreIT! Lite † LANDesk* System Manager † WebEx* Personal Edition Warranty Three-year limited warranty ® ® ® Intel Desktop Board D915GUX Intel Desktop Board D915GAV Intel Desktop Board D915GAG Mainstream MicroATX Mainstream ATX Mainstream MicroATX ® ® BOXD915GUXL (Intel PRO 10/100) / BOXD915GAV / 00735858166188 BOXD915GAGL (Intel PRO 10/100) / ® 00735858166140 BOXD915GAVL (Intel PRO 10/100) / 00735858166201 BOXD915GUXLK (GbE LAN)/00735858166126 00735858166164 BLKD915GUXL (Intel PRO 10/100) / BLKD915GAV / 00735858166195 BLKD915GAGL (Intel PRO 10/100) / 00735858166157 KD915GAVPAK10 00735858166218 KD915GUXLPAK10 (Intel PRO 10/100) BLKD915GAVL (Intel PRO 10/100) / KD915GAGLPAK10 (Intel PRO 10/100) BLKD915GUXLK (GbE LAN) / 00735858166171 00735858166133 KD915GAVLPAK10 (Intel PRO 10/100) KD915GUXLKPAK10 (GbE LAN) ® ® ® ® ® ® Intel Pentium 4 processors in Intel Pentium 4 processors in Intel Pentium 4 processors in the LGA775 package the LGA775 package the LGA775 package Supports boxed Intel processors with Supports boxed Intel processors with Supports boxed Intel processors with packaging designated by 04B or 04A packaging designated by 04B or 04A packaging designated by 04B or 04A 800 MHz / 533 MHz 800 MHz / 533 MHz 800 MHz / 533 MHz ® ® ® Intel 915G Express Chipset Intel 915G Express Chipset Intel 915G Express Chipset Yes Yes Yes ® ® ® Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 PCI Express* x16 PCI Express* x16 PCI Express* x16 DDR2 533/400 SDRAM DDR 400/333 SDRAM DDR 400/333 SDRAM 4 slots, Dual-channel (4 GB Max) 4 slots, Dual-channel (4 GB Max) 4 slots, Dual-channel (4 GB Max) 1 PCI Express* x1, 2 PCI 2 PCI Express* x1, 4 PCI 1 PCI Express* x1, 2 PCI ® ® ® Intel High Definition Audio: Intel High Definition Audio: Intel High Definition Audio: Flexible 6-channel audio with jack sensing Flexible 6-channel audio with jack sensing Flexible 6-channel audio with jack sensing Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 4 Back Ports / Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 4 Back Ports / Hi-Speed USB 2.0, 4 Back Ports / 4 Ports via 2 internal headers 4 Ports via 2 internal headers 4 Ports via 2 internal headers None None None SATA150 (1.5 Gb/s) (4 ports) and ATA100/66 SATA150 (1.5 Gb/s) (4 ports) and ATA100/66 SATA150 (1.5 Gb/s) (4 ports) and ATA100/66 up to two devices up to two devices up to two devices None None None Gigabit LAN Solution or Intel PRO 10/100 Intel PRO 10/100 or No-LAN Intel PRO 10/100 Yes on Gigabit LAN SKU No No ® ® ® Intel Express Installer Intel Express Installer Intel Express Installer ® ® ® Intel Desktop Utilities** Intel Desktop Utilities** Intel Desktop Utilities** Sonic Focus* Sonic Focus* Sonic Focus* Wave Systems* EMBASSY* Trust Suite Norton Internet Security* Norton Internet Security* (on TPM Sku) NTI CD-Maker* NTI CD-Maker* Norton Internet Security* Musicmatch* Jukebox Musicmatch* Jukebox NTI CD-Maker* InterVideo* Home Theater Silver InterVideo* Home Theater Silver Musicmatch* Jukebox InterVideo* WinDVD Creator Silver InterVideo* WinDVD Creator Silver InterVideo* Home Theater Silver Farstone* RestoreIT! Lite Farstone* RestoreIT! Lite † † InterVideo* WinDVD Creator Silver LANDesk* System Manager LANDesk* System Manager † † Farstone* RestoreIT! Lite WebEx* Personal Edition WebEx* Personal Edition † LANDesk* System Manager † WebEx* Personal Edition Three-year limited warranty Three-year limited warranty Three-year limited warranty ® Intel Desktop Board D915GEV featured 6 12 8 7 12 10 9 9 4 1 9.6" 13 2 3 12 11 5 9.6" (MicroATX) 12" (ATX) Features and BeneŢts ® Intel Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG ® ® ® 1 Support for the Intel Pentium 4 processor featuring 8 Intel High Definition Audio: Flexible 6-channel audio with 2 Hyper-Threading Technology : Supports today’s highest jack sensing. High-quality integrated audio that rivals the ® Intel processor frequencies with 800- or 533-MHz system performance of high-end discrete solutions. bus via the LGA775 socket. Supports boxed Intel processors 9 Four PCI connectors (Desktop Boards D915GEV, with packaging designated by 04B or 04A. D915GAV) or two PCI connectors (Desktop Boards ® ® 2 Intel 915G Express Chipset featuring Intel Graphics D915GUX, D915GAG): Expansion slots for custom system Media Accelerator 900: Low-cost, high-performance configurations and future add-in card upgrades. graphics solution. 10 Two PCI Express* x1 connectors (Desktop Boards 3 Dual-channel DDR2 533/400 or DDR 400/333 SDRAM D915GEV, D915GAV) or one PCI Express* connector support: Four DIMM sockets designed to support up to (Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG): With a 3 4 GB of DDR2 533/400 (Desktop Boards D915GEV, 500 MB/s concurrent data transfer bandwidth, easily D915GUX) or DDR 400/333 (Desktop Boards D915GAV, doubles the I/O bandwidth of traditional PCI architecture. D915GAG) SDRAM memory. Flexible support for either 11 Trusted Platform Module (optional): Helps enhance single- or dual-channel operation. platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of 4 PCI Express* x16 graphics interface: Increased graphics today’s software. bandwidth delivers up to 8 GB/s (up to four times faster 12 Eight Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports: Four back-panel ports than previous AGP solutions). and an additional four front-panel USB ports via two internal 5 Four Serial ATA150 ports: Facilitates high-speed storage headers. transfers at up to 1.5 Gb/s per port, allows easier hard ® 13 Intel Precision Cooling Technology: Advanced drive upgrades and expansion for new SATA optical drives. management ASIC supports temperature-based fan control. ® 6 Integrated Intel PRO 10/100 LAN (optional): On-board Automatically adjusts the processor fan speed based on the 10/100-Mbps Ethernet LAN connectivity. processor temperature and adjusts the chassis fan speeds depending on the system temperature. System fan noise 7 Integrated Gigabit LAN (optional): Runs up to 10 times may be reduced by operating controlled chassis and faster than conventional 10/100 LAN connections. processor fans at the minimum necessary speeds. 14 Instantly-Available PC (suspend-to-RAM): Enables advanced power savings (not pictured). Technical SpeciŢcations Processor System Memory Mechanical Processors Supported Memory Capacity Board Style ® ® Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting Four 240-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV— 2 Hyper-Threading Technology with 800-MHz four double-sided DIMMs ATX 2.03-compliant system bus in the LGA775 socket (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX) Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG— ® ® MicroATX 1.0-compliant Intel Pentium 4 processors with 533-MHz system Four 184-pin DIMM connectors supporting up to bus in the LGA775 socket four double-sided DIMMs Board Size (Desktop Boards D915GAV, D915GAG) Supports boxed Intel processors with packaging Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV—12" x 9.6" designated by 04B or 04A Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG—9.6" x 9.6" Memory Types ® DDR2 533/400 SDRAM memory Intel 915G Express Chipset Baseboard Power Requirements (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX) ® Intel 82915G Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV—ATX12V DDR 400/333 SDRAM memory ® Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG—ATX12V or Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) (Desktop Boards D915GAV, D915GAG) SFX12V Firmware Hub (FWH) Non-ECC RAM Environment Operating Temperature (ECC memory will run in non-ECC mode) Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) 0° C to +55° C 3 Designed to support up to 4 GB of system memory Memory Modes using DDR2 533/400 (Desktop Boards D915GEV, Storage Temperature Dual- and single-channel operation support D915GUX) or DDR 400/333 (Desktop Boards -40° C to +70° C D915GAV, D915GAG) SDRAM memory Memory Voltage ® 1.8V (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX) Regulations Intel ICH6 I/O Controller Hub 2.5V (Desktop Boards D915GAV, D915GAG) Four SATA (1.5 Gb/s) ports Safety Regulations Up to two ATA 100/66 devices Hardware Management Features U.S. and Canada Four PCI request-grant pairs for support for four PCI Processor fan speed control UL 1950, Third edition—CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 bus masters (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV) with recognized U.S. and Canadian component System chassis fan speed control marks Two PCI request-grant pairs for support of two PCI Voltage and temperature sensing bus masters (Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG) Europe Fan sensor inputs used to monitor fan activity ® Nemko certiŢed to EN 60950 Intel PRO/100 network connection (optional) Power management support for ACPI 1.0b International Gigabit LAN (optional) Nemko certiŢed to IEC 60950 Wake-Up From Network I/O Features (CB report with CB certiŢcate) Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0-compatible Integrated super I/O LPC bus controller: EMC regulations Support for system wake-up using an add-in network – Four PCI local bus slots (tested in representative chassis) interface card with remote wake-up capability or (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV) integrated LAN U.S. – Two PCI Express* x1 local bus slots FCC Part 15, Class B (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV) Expansion Capabilities – Two PCI local bus slots U.S. Four PCI bus add-in card connectors (Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG) FCC Part 15, Class B open-chassis (cover off) testing (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV) – One PCI Express* x1 local bus slot Canada Two PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connectors (Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG) ICES-003, Class B (Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GAV) USB 2.0 Europe Two PCI bus add-in card connectors ® EMC directive 89/336/EEC; EN 55022:1998, Class B; Integrated Intel ICH6 controllers: (Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG) EN 55024:1998 – Four back-panel ports (two dual stack) One PCI Express* x1 bus add-in card connector – Four front-panel ports Australia/New Zealand (Desktop Boards D915GUX, D915GAG) (via 2-headers requiring cabling to front panel) AS/NZS 3548, Class B One PCI Express* x16 graphics connector Taiwan Firmware Hub CNS 13438, Class B Jumpers and Front-Panel Connectors International System BIOS CISPR 22:1997, Class B Jumpers 4-Mb Flash EEPROM with Intel/AMI* BIOS featuring Power requirements vary. Complies with US CRF via Plug and Play, IDE drive auto-conŢgure Single conŢguration jumper design EN55022 +6 db in system conŢgurations with an Advanced conŢguration and power interface V1.0b, Jumper access for BIOS conŢguration mode open chassis and EU Directive 89/336/EEC and use DMI 2.0, multilingual support via EN55022 and EN50082-1 in a representative Front-Panel Connectors ® chassis. Intel Rapid BIOS Boot Reset, HD LED, Power LEDs, power on/off Optimized POST for fast access to PC from Two front-panel Hi-Speed USB 2.0 headers power-on Front-panel audio header Ordering Information: See Intel’s Web site at www.intel.com. For the most current product information available, visit Intel’s Web site at: developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/ 1 ® ® ® Look for systems with the Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology logo and also including an Intel 925X or 915 Express Chipset (see the product spec sheet or ask your salesperson). Performance and functionality will vary depending on (i) the speciŢc hardware and software you use and (ii) the feature enabling/system conŢguration by your system vendor. See http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading for information on HT Technology or consult your system vendor for more information. 2 ® ® Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with an Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology and an HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system. Performance will vary depending on the speciŢc hardware and software you use. See http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading/ for more information including details on which processors support HT Technology. 3 Desktop Boards D915GEV, D915GUX, D915GAV, and D915GAG were designed to support up to 4-GB total system memory using DIMMs based on 512-Mbit or 1-Gbit ® technologies. 1-Gbit technology has not been validated on these Intel desktop boards. For more information about the latest list of tested memory, refer to the Intel World Wide Web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/. ® ** Intel Desktop Utilities includes: hardware monitoring, Diskeeper* Lite defragmentation, NTI Backup Now*, StressTest*, Symantec* Security Check. † Available by Internet download only. Third-party user registration required. ® INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH INTEL PRODUCTS. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS DOCUMENT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN INTEL’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR SUCH PRODUCTS, INTEL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, AND INTEL DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF INTEL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. 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