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GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN1 USB_LAN2 AUDIO RTL8111B F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B CODEC CD_IN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS PCIE_16_2 Intel® X38 GA-EX38-DS4 BAT CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN FDD SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 SPDIF_O PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 LPT CI COM TPM F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 PWR_LED SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_IN SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 - 7 -
GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN1 USB_LAN2 AUDIO RTL8111B F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B CODEC CD_IN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS PCIE_16_2 Intel® X38 GA-EX38-DS4 BAT CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN FDD SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 SPDIF_O PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 LPT CI COM TPM F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 PWR_LED SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_IN SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 - 7 -
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... of system memory (Note 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...0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 2...
... of system memory (Note 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...0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 GIGABYTE SATA2 chip: - 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - Support for Teaming 2...
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...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear... limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 ...
...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are installed, a message which says memory is operating in Flex Memory Mode will appear... limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 ...
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... decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
... decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 60 -
3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 60 -
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...please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. What is @BIOS ? Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. EX38-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/02/2008-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, ...boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system BIOS...
...please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. What is @BIOS ? Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system. 3. EX38-DS4 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/02/2008-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0WC-00 Because BIOS flashing is corrupted or damaged, ...boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOS .TM GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the system BIOS...
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... for your system. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Select Load Optimized Defaults...
... for your system. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Select Load Optimized Defaults...
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... may vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO/Help 17 Live Utility Update (Check For Latest Utility...Meter Mode - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to run in notification area.) 15 Minimize (Application will continue to run in a set period of a button. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 74 -
... may vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO/Help 17 Live Utility Update (Check For Latest Utility...Meter Mode - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to run in notification area.) 15 Minimize (Application will continue to run in a set period of a button. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 74 -
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... information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE ...time of disposal will be glad to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 102 - To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to a third party nor be used equipment must...
... information about where you can responsibly recycle or reuse most major worldwide safety requirements. Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement GIGABYTE will be prosecuted. Instead, the device should not be construed as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE ...time of disposal will be glad to add and safe from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 102 - To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to a third party nor be used equipment must...
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... Germany G.B.T. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 112 - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB... address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K. G.B.T. in Romania WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.ro Serbia & Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd...
... Germany G.B.T. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 112 - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB... address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K. G.B.T. in Romania WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.ro Serbia & Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd...