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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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... this : "REV: X.X." by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- No part of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
... this : "REV: X.X." by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD as the exclu- No part of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. All rights reserved. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
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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 CPU Cooler 15 1-3-3 Removing the Crazy Cool Heatsink from the Back of the Motherboard ..... 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...
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 CPU Cooler 15 1-3-3 Removing the Crazy Cool Heatsink from the Back of the Motherboard ..... 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory...
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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 SATA 3Gb...
... 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 SATA 3Gb...
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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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...process can become damaged as physical harm to the user. • If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the ...follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap...
...process can become damaged as physical harm to the user. • If you are connected tightly and securely. • When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the ...follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the motherboard, make sure they are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap...
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...GB of 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 for DTS... 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 Up to 3 IEEE ...
...GB of 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 for DTS... 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 Up to 3 IEEE ...
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... by 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - Increase CPU voltage (Note 3) - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment - GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in Easytune may differ by... motherboard model. (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 4) Due to 700 MHz with 1 MHz increment Support for ...
... by 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - Increase CPU voltage (Note 3) - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment - GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in Easytune may differ by... motherboard model. (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 4) Due to 700 MHz with 1 MHz increment Support for ...
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...CPU Alignment 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set ...the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13...
...CPU Alignment 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. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. • Set ...the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13...
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... socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. ...
... socket. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Step 4: Hold the CPU with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into its locked position. Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. ...
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... picture above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the... motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU ...
... picture above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Step 1: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the... motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU ...
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... a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the three screws as shown and remove the spring nuts. Step 5: Do the same for damage of motherboard function(s) or component(s) resulting from the back of the motherboard. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - A Philips screwdriver 2. Step 2: Unfasten the two spring nuts on the North Bridge heatsink as shown in Step 2 through the...
... a Philips screwdriver to unfasten the three screws as shown and remove the spring nuts. Step 5: Do the same for damage of motherboard function(s) or component(s) resulting from the back of the motherboard. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - A Philips screwdriver 2. Step 2: Unfasten the two spring nuts on the North Bridge heatsink as shown in Step 2 through the...
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.... Hardware Installation If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual... offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
.... Hardware Installation If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. After the memory is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. When enabling Dual... offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
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... when the memory module is securely inserted. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps... below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module ...
... when the memory module is securely inserted. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - As indicated in the picture on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Follow the steps... below to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to the memory module. English 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module ...
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...; Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. You can supply extra power to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. When you begin to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Hardware Installation English.... • Removing the Card: Pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the white-drawable bar to release the card. - 19 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on your card.
...; Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. You can supply extra power to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. When you begin to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Hardware Installation English.... • Removing the Card: Pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the white-drawable bar to release the card. - 19 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on your card.
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... power cable to prevent damage to hardware. • Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into to the power supply. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - English 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Connect the other...power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. Then attach the SATA power cable to turn off your motherboard. the external SATA con- Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. ...
... power cable to prevent damage to hardware. • Insert the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable securely into to the power supply. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - English 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket The SATA bracket allows you only need to connect the SATA signal cable. Connect the other...power of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your SATA device. Then attach the SATA power cable to turn off your motherboard. the external SATA con- Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. ...
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... your device and then remove it from the connector. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This...
... your device and then remove it from the connector. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This...
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... to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack to the default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. In...
... to connect front speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Use this audio jack to the default Mic in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. In...
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... 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F_1394 20) LPT 21) TPM 22) COM 23) BAT 24) CI 25) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -
... 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F_1394 20) LPT 21) TPM 22) COM 23) BAT 24) CI 25) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. - 23 -