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... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for... drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -
... 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS (dts NEO:PC) Support for S/PDIF In/Out Support for... drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s devices - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -
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USB Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power ...1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1...
USB Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power ...1 x CPU fan header 2 x system fan headers 1 x power fan header 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x CD In connector 1 x S/PDIF In header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x IEEE 1394a header 1...
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... cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors * PS/2 Keyboard and...
... cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors * PS/2 Keyboard and...
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...) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST...
...) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack for line in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Only microphones still MUST...
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... assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect your optical drive to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 2 3 GND MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power...
... assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, Black) You may connect your optical drive to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: 10 9 Pin No. Definition 1 MIC2_L Pin No. 1 Definition MIC 2 1 2 3 GND MIC2_R 2 GND 3 MIC Power...
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...supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your... graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card...
...supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from your motherboard to your... graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from your expansion card...
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... icon will appear in and out) to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to MP3 music, have both the front and...
... icon will appear in and out) to be Rear speaker out. • To install a microphone, connect your microphone to -analog converters (DACs) that allow multiple audio streams (in your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can retask the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to MP3 music, have both the front and...
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... Speaker according to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you wish to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. Click OK to complete the configuration. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 90 - Then...
... Speaker according to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Configuring AC'97 Audio: If you wish to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module, click the tool icon on either the front or the back panel audio connections, but not both at the same time. Click OK to complete the configuration. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 90 - Then...
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Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete the configuration. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 92 - Click OK to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. In the...
Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to complete the configuration. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 92 - Click OK to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. In the...
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... 1. : This button provides you more controls over "dts NEO:PC". Music Mode ; channel surround sound, depending on your surround sound system is connected via an external decoder, click the Audio I/O tab in the upper left list or click the dts INTERAC- "dts NEO : PC" : Press this button to produce 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- "dts INTERACTIVE...
... 1. : This button provides you more controls over "dts NEO:PC". Music Mode ; channel surround sound, depending on your surround sound system is connected via an external decoder, click the Audio I/O tab in the upper left list or click the dts INTERAC- "dts NEO : PC" : Press this button to produce 4-, 5.1-, or 7.1- "dts INTERACTIVE...
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... Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 94 - Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to the Mic in jack (pink)... from the S/PDIF OUT. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your system tray.
... Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 94 - Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to the Mic in jack (pink)... from the S/PDIF OUT. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray and click it to access the Audio Control Panel. Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. Step 2: Connect your system tray.
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... Pink In). In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Playing the Sound: 1. To play . 3. To stop playing, click the Stop button . 5. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 96 - Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone...
... Pink In). In the Open dialog box, select the sound (.wav) file you have connected the audio input device (e.g. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Playing the Sound: 1. To play . 3. To stop playing, click the Stop button . 5. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 96 - Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone...