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GA-X38-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X38DQ6-1002R
GA-X38-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X38DQ6-1002R
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38-DQ6 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38-DQ6 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 ...
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... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-X38-DQ6 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...
... in cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPDIN-01R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-X38-DQ6 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...
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GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN USB_LAN2 PWR_FAN RTL8111B Intel® X38 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B GA-X38-DQ6 FDD PCIE_16_1 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 SPDIF_O PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 LPT CI COM TPM F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 SATAII2 GSATAIIA PWR_LED SPDIF_IN SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 SATAII3 GSATAIIB - 7 -
GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN USB_LAN2 PWR_FAN RTL8111B Intel® X38 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B GA-X38-DQ6 FDD PCIE_16_1 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 SPDIF_O PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 LPT CI COM TPM F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 SATAII2 GSATAIIA PWR_LED SPDIF_IN SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 SATAII3 GSATAIIB - 7 -
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... CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111B 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s 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...
... CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111B 8111B x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s 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...
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... system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 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... SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394 header) GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - 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...
... system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 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... SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394 header) GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - 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...
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... - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) 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 actual...
... - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) 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 actual...
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GA-X38-DQ6 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 ...
GA-X38-DQ6 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 ...
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... front side of the screws provided with the motherboard Step 1: Use a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the three screws as shown and remove the spring nuts. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - Always keep the removed screws in Step 2 through the heatsink hole and tighten it to the screw. Step 3: Step 4: After removing the spring...
... front side of the screws provided with the motherboard Step 1: Use a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the three screws as shown and remove the spring nuts. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - Always keep the removed screws in Step 2 through the heatsink hole and tighten it to the screw. Step 3: Step 4: After removing the spring...
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Place the memory module on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. ...
Place the memory module on this motherboard. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory module. ...
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... the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable External SATA Connector Power Connector External SATA Connector The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket...
... the chassis back panel. • Turn off the power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to the power connector on the bracket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - SATA Bracket SATA Signal Cable SATA Power Cable External SATA Connector Power Connector External SATA Connector The SATA bracket includes one SATA bracket...
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... optical drive, walkman, etc. Microphones must be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 -
... optical drive, walkman, etc. Microphones must be connected to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 -
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... (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by the CPU manufacturer when...
... (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power Good 5V SB(stand by the CPU manufacturer when...
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..., 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Failure to do so may lead to the PCI Express x16 slots on the connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 -
..., 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Failure to do so may lead to the PCI Express x16 slots on the connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 -
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The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is operating. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 ... compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The LED is off (S5). Refer to your SATA hard drive. English 11) GSATAIIA/GSATAIIB (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple) The SATA connectors conform to connect a system power LED on when the system is in S1 sleep state. System Status LED S0 On...
The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. The LED is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off when the system is operating. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 ... compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. The LED is off (S5). Refer to your SATA hard drive. English 11) GSATAIIA/GSATAIIB (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2, Purple) The SATA connectors conform to connect a system power LED on when the system is in S1 sleep state. System Status LED S0 On...
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... with your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - English 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For...
... with your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to this header. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - English 14) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. For...
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... 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - English 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For...
... 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to IEEE 1394a specification. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - English 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to the IEEE 1394a device. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. For...
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... battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - English 22) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive...
... battery (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for 5 seconds.) 3. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - English 22) COM (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive...