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... The logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read ...
... The logo is exclusively licensed to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the motherboard is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, ...Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read ...
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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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20...
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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 SoftwareApplications 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 ... Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 89 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 91 5-2-3 Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Function 93 5-2-4...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 59 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 59 3-2 SoftwareApplications 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 ... Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 83 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 84 5-2 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 89 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 89 5-2-2 Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional 91 5-2-3 Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Function 93 5-2-4...
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...-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield •...
...-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb/s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield •...
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...antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard... • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ...
...antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container. • Before unplugging the power supply cable from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard... • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your dealer. Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as ...
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...; CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2) - 11 - Hardware Installation
...; CPU/System/Power fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/Power fan fail warning CPU fan speed control (Note 2) - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP... GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) The adjustable CPU voltage range ...allow you to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Adjust DDR2 frequency - GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 -
... Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP... GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) The adjustable CPU voltage range ...allow you to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Adjust DDR2 frequency - GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 -
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...list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. • Do not turn off the...with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals....
...list.) • Always turn on the surface of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. Hardware Installation LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. • Do not turn off the...with the CPU specifications. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals....
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... marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly... install the CPU into its locked position. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push ...
... marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with your thumb and index fingers. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly... install the CPU into its locked position. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push ...
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Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. If ...the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing...
Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. If ...the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing...
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... Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed. 2. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in...
... Dual Channel mode. 1. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of the memory. It is installed. 2. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - A memory module can be populated and remain in...
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... DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket.... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will...
... DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket.... As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Step 1: Note the orientation of the socket will...
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... an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully...in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required...
... an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on your card. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Align the card with your operating system. Carefully...in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required...
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... one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. the external SATA con- Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the external enclosure. - 19 - Before ... to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on Step 5: the bracket. 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable...
... one free PCI slot and secure the SATA bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. the external SATA con- Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the external enclosure. - 19 - Before ... to the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the cable from the bracket to the SATA port on Step 5: the bracket. 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable...
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Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this ...
Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this ...
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... 22) CLR_CMOS 23) PHASE LED 24) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been... securely attached to turn off the devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer.
... 22) CLR_CMOS 23) PHASE LED 24) BAT Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: • First make sure the device cable has been... securely attached to turn off the devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the computer, make sure your computer.
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... a 2x2 12V power connector. 8 4 5 1 ATX_12V_2X ATX_12V_2X: Pin No. To prevent system instability or system's failure to boot, be sure to all devices are properly installed. Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply...
... a 2x2 12V power connector. 8 4 5 1 ATX_12V_2X ATX_12V_2X: Pin No. To prevent system instability or system's failure to boot, be sure to all devices are properly installed. Hardware Installation Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. Do not insert the power supply cables into pins under the protective covers when using a power supply...
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...Control CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition ... wire is the ground wire. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed...
...Control CPU_FAN 3 Sense 4 Speed Control SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Overheating may hang. • These fan headers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. Most fans are not configuration jumper blocks. Definition ... wire is the ground wire. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed...
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... 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to two IDE devices such as hard drives...
... 1 of the cable is used to locate pin 1 of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Hardware Installation If you wish to connect two IDE devices, remember to set the jumpers and the cabling according to two IDE devices such as hard drives...
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... (Power Switch, Red): Connects to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Hardware Installation Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the hard...
... (Power Switch, Red): Connects to perform a normal restart. • NC (Purple): No connection The front panel design may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. Hardware Installation Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the hard...