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... system instability or system's failure to boot, be used (500W or greater). Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (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-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
... system instability or system's failure to boot, be used (500W or greater). Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 2 GND (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-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...
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... using the current version of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off...
... using the current version of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during the POST when the power is turned off...
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... the computer boots. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EX38-DQ6 F2t . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 38...
... the computer boots. A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version EX38-DQ6 F2t . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 38...
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...to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI ... date, 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...
...to configure all peripheral devices, such as IDE, SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this task.) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PnP/PCI ... date, 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...
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... floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for faster system startup. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST for...whether the system will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop . Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : Auto (default), ...
... floppy disk drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for faster system startup. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for an error during the POST for...whether the system will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop . Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Options are : Auto (default), ...
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... BIOS Setup. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced ...Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in...
... BIOS Setup. Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software Advanced ...Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Specifies the sequence of the hard drive and to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in...
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... USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
... USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the fault or short. If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100...
... and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is the approximate length of 10/100 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is attached to the fault or short. If no cable problem is detected on the LAN cable connected to a Gigabit hub or a 10/100...
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... disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Enables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding ...IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled...
... disables the first serial port and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding interrupt. Enables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Onboard Parallel Port Enables or disables the onboard parallel port (LPT) and specifies its base I /O address and corresponding ...IDE Disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN port) Allows you to decide whether to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled...
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... to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 52 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field...(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Current ...
... to Enabled, save the settings to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is removed, this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 52 - CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this field...(V) Vcore/DDR18V/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will show "No" at next boot. (Default: Disabled) Case Opened Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. Current ...
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... results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 -
... results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) • When the System Voltage Optimized item blinks in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 -
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... highly dependent on system configurations. C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2 allows your system fails to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item appears only if you to 266 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Options...
... highly dependent on system configurations. C.I .A.2. (Default) Cruise Increases CPU frequency by 7% or 9% depending on CPU loading through the use of C.I .A.2 allows your system fails to boot after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item appears only if you to 266 MHz. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. Options...
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... and when entering BIOS Setup. When the Password Check item is set to Setup, you to view the BIOS settings but not to continue system boot. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced...
... and when entering BIOS Setup. When the Password Check item is set to Setup, you to view the BIOS settings but not to continue system boot. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: Supervisor Password When a system password is set and the Password Check item in Advanced...
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... 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS... begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit. 2. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 66 -
... 1 Figure 2 3. Select a file system (for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; Installation and Configuration (The following procedure uses Windows XP as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for example, NTFS... begin the installation of data) (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit. 2. actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 66 -
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B. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 12 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. After you use the ...first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). EX38-DQ6 F2t . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00 Figure 9 C. Using the Backup ...
B. Select BACKUP to startup XpressRecovery2..... Figure 12 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will stay permanent in your hard drive data (Figure 10). 2. Accessing Xpress Recovery2 1. Figure 8 2. After you use the ...first time, Xpress Recovery2 will automatically create a new partition to enter Xpress Recovery2. . . Boot from the motherboard driver disk to enter Xpress Recovery2 later, simply press during the POST (Figure 9). EX38-DQ6 F2t . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00 Figure 9 C. Using the Backup ...
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...@BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. EX38-DQ6 F2t . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you to enter MSDOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM ... a hard drive in BIOS Setup. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - EX38DQ6.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. For the...
...@BIOS will take over on the main BIOS. EX38-DQ6 F2t . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0DC-00 Because BIOS flashing is @BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you to enter MSDOS mode. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM ... a hard drive in BIOS Setup. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - EX38DQ6.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to ensure normal system operation. For the...
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... you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 72 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...
... you should see the new BIOS version is complete after the system restarts. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 72 - Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is present on the POST screen. As the system boots, you reload BIOS defaults. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software...
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...press to enter the BIOS Setup program. EX38DQ6. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Step 4: As the system boots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Select Load Optimized Defaults ... with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files of type list. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. ...
...press to enter the BIOS Setup program. EX38DQ6. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. Step 4: As the system boots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Select Load Optimized Defaults ... with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files of type list. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. ...
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... Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 80 - If you have and the BIOS version. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID...Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in this item to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 80 - If you have and the BIOS version. Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you do not want to create RAID...Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN1 Onboard H/W LAN2 ` SMART LAN1 ` SMART LAN2 Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port [RAID] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. RAID...
... installation of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to Non-RAID 4. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. Create RAID Volume If you press + , the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3). All Rights Reversed. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. RAID...