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| Product Type | Motherboard |
| Brand | ECS |
| Model | 915G-M5 |
| Form Factor | ATX (12.0 x 9.6 inches) |
| Chipset | Intel 915G + ICH6 |
| CPU Socket | LGA775 |
| Supported CPUs | Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron D (FSB 800/533 MHz) |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR2 DIMM (dual-channel, up to 4 GB) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1, 3 x PCI |
| Storage Interfaces | 4 x SATA 1.5 Gb/s, 1 x PATA (IDE) |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel GMA 900 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC655 6-channel HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Rear I/O Ports | PS/2 mouse/keyboard, VGA, 4x USB 2.0, serial, parallel, audio jacks |
| Internal I/O | 2x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports), front audio header, COM header, IR header |
| BIOS | AMI BIOS, 8 MB flash ROM |
| Power Requirements | ATX power supply (20+4 pin main connector, 4-pin CPU power) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Weight | Approximately 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs) |
| Maintenance | Keep dry; clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid static electricity |
| Safety | Power off before installing components; handle by edges; use anti-static wrist strap |
| Spare Parts | CMOS battery (CR2032), capacitors, I/O shield, SATA cables |
| Repairability | Replacement of CPU, RAM, expansion cards; BIOS update possible |
Frequently Asked Questions - 915G-M5 ECS
What CPU does the ECS 915G-M5 support?
The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, and Celeron D processors in the LGA775 package with a front-side bus up to 800 MHz.
How much RAM can I install?
You can install up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory across four DIMM slots. For dual-channel operation, use identical pairs in slots of the same color.
Does it have integrated graphics?
Yes, it features Intel GMA 900 integrated graphics, providing a VGA port on the rear I/O panel for display output.
What type of power supply do I need?
A standard ATX power supply with a 20+4 pin main connector and a 4-pin CPU power connector is required. A minimum of 300W is recommended.
Can I use SATA hard drives?
Yes, the motherboard has four SATA 1.5 Gb/s ports for connecting SATA hard drives or SSDs.
What expansion slots are available?
It has one PCI Express x16 slot for a graphics card, two PCI Express x1 slots, and three standard PCI slots for additional peripherals.
How do I clear the CMOS?
To clear CMOS, power off the system, remove the coin-cell battery (CR2032) for a few minutes, or use the CMOS clear jumper on the board (refer to manual for location).
Does it support USB 2.0?
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 with four ports on the rear I/O panel and headers for up to four additional front panel ports.
What audio codec is used?
The motherboard uses a Realtek ALC655 6-channel HD audio codec with three audio jacks on the rear panel (line-in, line-out, mic).
Is this board compatible with Windows 10?
While originally designed for Windows XP/Vista, it may run Windows 10 with basic drivers, but official support is limited and some features may not work.
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