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... ...6 GA-X38-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 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...
... ...6 GA-X38-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 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...
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... connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 2 x PCI Express x16 slots supporting ATI CrossFireXTM technology (The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface...
... connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - Support for CD In Realtek 8111B chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) 2 x PCI Express x16 slots supporting ATI CrossFireXTM technology (The PCI Express x16 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.) 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive T.I. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface...
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... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 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 depends on the CPU being used. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Increase DDR2 voltage...
... installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 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 depends on the CPU being used. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Increase DDR2 voltage...
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... installing the memory 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. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed...
... installing the memory 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. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module is installed...
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... card. When you begin to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel...
... card. When you begin to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on your expansion card in your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel...
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... hang. • These fan headers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU/North Bridge or...
... hang. • These fan headers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - Definition 1 GND 2 +12V / Speed Control 3 Sense 4 Speed Control 1 SYS_FAN1 1 PWR_FAN SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Most fans are designed with fan speed control design. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V 3 NC • Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to the CPU/North Bridge or...
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... the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
... the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The LOGO Screen (Default) : POST Screen : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu...
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..., hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First...
..., hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. First...
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.... 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 present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to accept. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting...
.... 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 present only if you enter BIOS Setup. Options are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, Legacy LAN, Disabled. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to accept. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting...
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.... (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software...
.... (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; set this item to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software...
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...the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
...the SATA controllers to PATA mode. (Default) AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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..., Disabled. BIOS Setup When a Cable Problem Occurs... Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will be the approximate 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...
..., Disabled. BIOS Setup When a Cable Problem Occurs... Example: Pair1-2 Status = Short / Length = 1.6m Explanation: A fault or short might occur at about 1.6m on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100 Mbps hub, the following message will be the approximate 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...
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... the chassis intrusion detection device attached to CMOS, and then restart your system. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled...
... the chassis intrusion detection device attached to CMOS, and then restart your system. 2-8 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN2 Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN1 Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN2 Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN1 Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode [Disabled...
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... to control CPU fan speed. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 50 - However, for a 3-pin CPU fan. CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to Enabled. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the...
... to control CPU fan speed. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 50 - However, for a 3-pin CPU fan. CPU Smart FAN Control Enables or disables the CPU fan speed control function. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system requirements. If disabled, CPU fan runs at different speed according to Enabled. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the...
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... reset the board to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on system configurations. As stability is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto allows the BIOS to 150 MHz. The item is highly dependent on your system bus to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the R.G.B. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory...
... reset the board to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. Increases CPU frequency by 17% or 19% depending on system configurations. As stability is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. Auto allows the BIOS to 150 MHz. The item is highly dependent on your system bus to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU frequency be set the R.G.B. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory...
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... CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...
... CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Press or to return to the CMOS. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. 2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (SYe/tNU)?seNr Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations...
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...you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 3) setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers A. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to available SATA port on the SATA controller...
...you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). Chapter 5 Appendix 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP/2000 (Note 3) setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers A. Appendix Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install SATA hard drive(s) in your power supply to available SATA port on the SATA controller...
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... default). GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
... default). GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 76 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN ` SMART LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard IDE Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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... 2 GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you are ready to manually specify an adapter. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing...
... 2 GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 82 - Installing Windows XP Step 1: Restart your system, or you need to boot from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to install Windows Vista/XP/2000 onto your hard drive(s). Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of some files being loaded before you are ready to manually specify an adapter. 5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing...
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GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 92 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. 4. In the upper left list, click Digital PCM Output. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to be used at the same time. Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed...
GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 92 - Then configure the jack for microphone functionality. 4. In the upper left list, click Digital PCM Output. Double-click the icon to open the volume control panel. Step 2: Connect your microphone to be used at the same time. Digital PCM Output Setup: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. Enable this function to allow digital audio sources that are not digitally processed...