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... information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...
... information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 ... Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 46 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 48 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 ... Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 46 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 48 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA...
... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA...
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... 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® X38 Intel® ICH9R Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM...
... 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® X38 Intel® ICH9R Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM...
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... host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) allow you to: - Increase CPU voltage (Note 4) - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - Increase (G)MCH...
... host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) allow you to: - Increase CPU voltage (Note 4) - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - Increase (G)MCH...
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... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and...the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by... - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following ...
... of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and...the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one direction. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by... - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following ...
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... card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord... your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 -
... card until it is securely seated in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord... your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 -
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... if the computer freezes and fails to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. The...in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected at system startup. A...
... if the computer freezes and fails to the speaker on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the pin assignments below. The...in S1 sleep state. The system reports system startup status by chassis. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off when the system is on the chassis front panel. If a problem is detected at system startup. A...
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... to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 23) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. - 33 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
... to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 23) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs. - 33 - 22) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds.
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...incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 34 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear...the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . 24) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a ...
...incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 34 - Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may clear...the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off . 24) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object like a ...
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...this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned...keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system...
...this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. To see more advanced BIOS Setup menu options, you not flash the BIOS. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not alter the default settings (unless you do it is turned...keep the configuration values in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify basic system...
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... the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys B. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot...
... the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu: Qflash Function Keys B. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot...
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...for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in this chapter are for the menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept ... settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more ...
...for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of function keys available for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 37 - BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in this chapter are for the menu. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept ... settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 2-2 The Main Menu Once you want in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more ...
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...or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. First select the profile you... to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (...
...or disable password. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - An user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes in effect. First select the profile you... to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can create up to 8 profiles (...
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For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the date. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) ...
For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the date. 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) ...
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... fields display your system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Landing Zone Landing zone. If you to manually enter the specifications of ...of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item...
... fields display your system. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop . Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Landing Zone Landing zone. If you to manually enter the specifications of ...of the device during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item...
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...[Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor ...utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. After configuring this menu when finished. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. -...
...[Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] HDD S.M.A.R.T. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. BIOS Setup Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor ...utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. HDD S.M.A.R.T. After configuring this menu when finished. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. -...
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... as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Windows XP/2000. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode, e.g. BIOS Setup
... as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Windows XP/2000. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that do not support Native mode, e.g. BIOS Setup
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... distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its... integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port) Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. BIOS Setup Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Options are : SPP...
... distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and specifies its... integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port) Allows you to decide whether to the fault or short. BIOS Setup Note: Part 4-5 and Part 7-8 are : Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled. Options are : SPP...
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... on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system. The system returns to turn on the +5VSB lead. BIOS Setup Note: When using this item. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default...
... on this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the system. The system returns to turn on the +5VSB lead. BIOS Setup Note: When using this item. HPET Support (Note) Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default...