KP915GV Product Manual
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Contents
1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................10
1.1 Accessories ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
1.2 Motherboard Layout................................................................................................................12
1.3 Block Diagram.........................................................................................................................14
1.4 Configuration ………………………………………………………………………………………….15
1.4.1 Operation Mode Selection Jumper (JP3) ................................................................................15
1.4.2 BIOS Boot Block Write Protection Jumper (JP2).....................................................................16
1.4.3 Clear CMOS Jumper (JP1) .....................................................................................................16
1.4.4 Front Panel Connections.........................................................................................................16
1.4.5 Alternate Power LED...............................................................................................................17
1.5 Installation of CPU ..................................................................................................................17
2 MOTHERBOARD DESCRIPTION.............................................................................24
2.1 Processor Support ..................................................................................................................24
2.2 System Clocks........................................................................................................................24
2.3 On board Clocking Block Diagram..........................................................................................25
2.4 Mechanical ……………………………………………………………………………………………25
2.5 Expansion Slot Types .............................................................................................................25
2.6 915GV Chipset Feature ..........................................................................................................26
2.7 Video .………………………………………………………………………………………………….27
2.8 Disks …………………………………………………………………………………………………..28
2.9 Audio …………………………………………………………………………………………………..28
2.10 Network ……………………………………………………………………………………………….29
2.11 I/O ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...30
2.12 Power Management................................................................................................................30
2.13 System management..............................................................................................................30
2.14 Security ………………………………………………………………………………………………..30
2.15 Programmable Controller (PLD)..............................................................................................31
2.16 CMOS RAM and RTC.............................................................................................................31
2.17 Configuration ………………………………………………………………………………………….31
2.18 BIOS …………………………………………………………………………………………………..31
2.19 Operating Systems Support....................................................................................................32
2.20 Power Supplies.......................................................................................................................32
2.21 Reliability and Environmental..................................................................................................33
2.22 Regulatory Compliance...........................................................................................................34
3 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 35
3.1 Product Basis …………………………………………………………………………………………35
3.2 Non-Core Integrated Sub-systems..........................................................................................35
3.2.1 I/O Controller Hub 6 (ICH6).....................................................................................................35
3.2.2 Flash BIOS..............................................................................................................................38
3.3 Major Sub-systems .................................................................................................................39
3.3.1 Audio Interface........................................................................................................................39
3.3.2 Hardware Management Interface............................................................................................41
3.3.3 Ethernet Interface....................................................................................................................42
3.3.4 Super I/O Interface..................................................................................................................43
3.4 Motherboard Power Consumption...........................................................................................48
