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..., SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 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 - 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (GSATAIIA, GSATAIIB) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394 header) GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip ...
..., SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. Support for SATA RAID 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 - 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s connectors (GSATAIIA, GSATAIIB) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394 header) GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip ...
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... Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the...
... Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash Use of physical memory is installed, the...
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... your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and... Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13...
... your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and... Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13...
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... that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always...
... that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list.) • Always...
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...IDE Channel 5 Master ` IDE Channel 5 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move ...
...IDE Channel 5 Master ` IDE Channel 5 Slave [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 511M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move ...
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.../5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the ... 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information on this channel. No Errors The system boot will not stop . GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Sector Number of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Memory These fields ...
.../5.25", 1.2M/5.25", 720K/3.5", 1.44M/3.5", 2.88M/3.5". Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Options are : Auto (default), Large. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Drive A Allows you to autodetect the parameters of the ... 3 Mode Support Allows you to the information on this channel. No Errors The system boot will not stop . GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Sector Number of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Memory These fields ...
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...down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - to issue warnings when a third... (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full...
...down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - to issue warnings when a third... (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full...
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... (PCIE_16_2) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit... present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you...GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. This function may enhance protection for operating systems that supports...
... (PCIE_16_2) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit... present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. to 3 (Note) Allows you...GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - This feature only works for the computer, reducing exposure to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. This function may enhance protection for operating systems that supports...
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... time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set a password with 1~5 characters to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to turn on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to power on the system at a specific time on each...keyboard wake-up event. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. English Resume by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista...
... time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled, set a password with 1~5 characters to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to turn on the system. Power On By Keyboard Allows the system to power on the system at a specific time on each...keyboard wake-up event. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Select 32-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disables this item. English Resume by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista...
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...GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier Memory...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to ...
...GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - English 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Robust Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier Memory...: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to ...
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...CPU host clock. mode based on CPU loading. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: ... (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. As stability is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 55 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9%...
...CPU host clock. mode based on CPU loading. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Enabled will allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: ... (Default: Auto) C.I.A.2 CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2 (C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states. As stability is highly recommended that supports this feature. - 55 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. Turbo Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9%...
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... and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in...The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Unique Features Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress...
... and Xpress Recovery2 are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in...The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second SATA connector and so forth. Unique Features Supporting NTFS, FAT32, and FAT16 file systems, Xpress Recovery2 can only back up/restore the first physical hard drive that allows you to quickly compress...
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... HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. may result in damage to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file...
... HEALTH setting page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. may result in damage to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file...
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... CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 108 - Q: In the BIOS ...Setup program, why are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. In the Main Menu, press + to the steps below: Steps: 1. A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. ...
... CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 108 - Q: In the BIOS ...Setup program, why are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. In the Main Menu, press + to the steps below: Steps: 1. A: If your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. ...