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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...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...
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... LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® X38 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb...
... LAN RJ45 RTL 8111B x1 PCI Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® X38 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb...
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... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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...
... components. • When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. 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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...; Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066...X38 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH9R 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 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..., SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -
...; Pentium® 4 processor/ Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L2 cache varies with CPU 1600/1333/1066...X38 Express Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH9R 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 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..., SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 -
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...- Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 0.05V increment - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor ...5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is 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 ...
...- Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 0.05V increment - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor ...5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is 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 ...
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... is not recom- If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not.... (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... is not recom- If you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - It is not.... (Or you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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...DS/SS DDRII4 - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility...DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due to be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four...
...DS/SS DDRII4 - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to install the memory: • Make sure that memory of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility...DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due to be enabled if only one direction. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four...
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...from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. ... install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at ...
...from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. ... install DDR2 DIMMs on the socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at ...
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... allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance...
... allows you to restrict access to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - Pressing to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance...
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...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized... Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ...
...[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 510M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized... Defaults Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: ...
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... : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Cylinder Number of...
... : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for faster system startup. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of cylinders. Cylinder Number of...
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... Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press 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 Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
... Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Press 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 Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
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... this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_16_1) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or ... system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you to...
... this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the first PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_16_1) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or ... system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you to...
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... Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to select the HPET mode for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows...
... Function Determines the state of the system after the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is set a password with 1~5 characters to select the HPET mode for Windows® Vista® operating system. (Default: Enabled) HPET Mode (Note) Allows...
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...the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) (SPD) 533 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 4 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay...
...the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. BIOS Setup 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) (SPD) 533 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 4 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay...
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CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 266 MHz. For an 800 ... or 19% depending on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2) is installed. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 52 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states...
CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1066 MHz FSB CPU, set this item to 200 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to 266 MHz. For an 800 ... or 19% depending on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2) is installed. Warning: Before using C.I .A.2 allows your CPU. Options are: Auto (default), Fast, Turbo. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 52 - CPU Clock Ratio (Note) Allows you to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading. C.I .A.2, please first verify the overclocking capability of 5 preset states...
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... Write To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup DRAM RAS# to set the system memory multiplier. Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. System Memory Multiplier Allows you to CAS# Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Refresh to ACT Delay Options are ...Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. - 53 - the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at...
... Write To Precharge Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. BIOS Setup DRAM RAS# to set the system memory multiplier. Command Rate(CMD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. System Memory Multiplier Allows you to CAS# Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. Refresh to ACT Delay Options are ...Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. - 53 - the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at...
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...to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V at 0.05V increment. (G)MCH ... system voltages. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases FSB voltage by 0.025V to the memory. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 54 - MCH Reference Voltage Control Normal BIOS automatically sets the MCH reference voltage. (Default) +10% Increases MCH reference voltage by...
...to set the CPU clock prior to the North Bridge clock. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V at 0.05V increment. (G)MCH ... system voltages. Normal Supplies the North Bridge voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases FSB voltage by 0.025V to the memory. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 54 - MCH Reference Voltage Control Normal BIOS automatically sets the MCH reference voltage. (Default) +10% Increases MCH reference voltage by...
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... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE...
... to back up your system data and perform restoration of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are attached to the first IDE...
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... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance... Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. Display Area 8. Live Update...
... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance... Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. Turbo Boost Description Enters the OVERCLOCKING setting page Enters the C.I .B. 3. Display Area 8. Live Update...