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... ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EX38-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 Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18...
... ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-EX38-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 Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18...
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.../ 8111B/ 8111C 8111C 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 CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT...
.../ 8111B/ 8111C 8111C 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 CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT...
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... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning 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...
... allow screws to come in a high-temperature environment. • Turning 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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...on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad... drive T.I. 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 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAIIA, GSATAIIB) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
...on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad... drive T.I. 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 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (GSATAIIA, GSATAIIB) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
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...XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 ... Express frequency from 100 MHz to : - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.05V to : - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz ...
...XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB. (Note 2) Whether the CPU fan speed control function is installed, the actual memory size displayed will depend on the CPU being used. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 ... Express frequency from 100 MHz to : - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.05V to : - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz ...
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....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the... incorrectly. (Or 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to ...
....) • Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. If you may occur. • Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. Locate the... incorrectly. (Or 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. 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to ...
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... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power... outlet before installing the memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS...
... same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one direction. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - If you begin to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power... outlet before installing the memory in the same colored DDR2 sockets for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS...
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... the picture on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... the picture on the socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - An user password only allows you to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to make changes.... have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this function 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 system operations. ...
... access to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - An user password only allows you to the system and BIOS Setup. It allows you to restrict access to make changes.... have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can also carry out this function 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 system operations. ...
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...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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... floppy disk drive. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Halt on Allows you to autodetect the parameters of memory installed on this item to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this channel. All, But Keyboard The ... Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of the currently installed hard drive. If you to None. Cylinder Number of sectors. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of the...
... floppy disk drive. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Halt on Allows you to autodetect the parameters of memory installed on this item to specify whether the installed floppy disk drive is set this channel. All, But Keyboard The ... Typically, 640 KB will skip the detection of the currently installed hard drive. If you to None. Cylinder Number of sectors. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. Capacity Approximate capacity of the...
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... whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup Capability Limit CPUID Max. 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...
... whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. BIOS Setup Capability Limit CPUID Max. 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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... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This item is overheated. ...Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Depending on the second PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_16_2) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit...
... Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - This function may enhance protection for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This item is overheated. ...Intel® Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Depending on the second PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_16_2) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit...
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...the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left... Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - To turn on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function, you need an ATX power supply ...
...the return of power from the operating system or removal of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. Memory The system returns to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Disabled Disables this function. (Default) Double Click Double click on left... Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be effective. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - To turn on the system. Note: To cancel the password, press on this function, you need an ATX power supply ...
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...settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - If this feature. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ... 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...
...settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in damage to boot. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - If this feature. 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award ... 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...
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.... Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on your CPU. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. The item is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power...
.... Sports Increases CPU frequency by 9% or 11% depending on your CPU. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Note: System stability varies, depending on CPU loading. The item is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power...
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... are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are dependent on CPU FSB. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)... Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to set the system memory multiplier. Standard Turbo Extreme ...
... are : Auto (default), 1~15. Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - Static tRead Phase Adjust Options are dependent on CPU FSB. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD)... Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to set the system memory multiplier. Standard Turbo Extreme ...
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... control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.75V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V at 0.05V increment. CPU Voltage Control...******** CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. CPU Clock Skew Control Allows you to the memory. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Normal Supplies ...
... control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the CPU voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.75V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V at 0.05V increment. CPU Voltage Control...******** CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control Allows you to set the Front Side Bus voltage. CPU Clock Skew Control Allows you to the memory. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to set the system voltages. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Normal Supplies ...
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... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount 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 not supported.
... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount 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 not supported.
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...M.I .B. 3. Unique Features C.I.A./M.I .B. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .A. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may... 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...
...M.I .B. 3. Unique Features C.I.A./M.I .B. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .A. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of EasyTune 5 Pro, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur. (Note 1) Available functions in EasyTune 5 Pro may... 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...