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GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN V_PHASE LED ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN1 USB_LAN2 RTL8111B/ RTL8111C AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B/ RTL8111C CODEC CD_IN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS PCIE_16_2 Intel® X38 GA-EX38-DQ6 BAT CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN FDD 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-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN V_PHASE LED ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN1 USB_LAN2 RTL8111B/ RTL8111C AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B/ RTL8111C CODEC CD_IN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS PCIE_16_2 Intel® X38 GA-EX38-DQ6 BAT CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 PWR_FAN FDD 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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... of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...disk 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 -
... of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1200/1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...disk 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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... for Windows XP operating system; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you to determine whether...
... for Windows XP operating system; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. set this item to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced when the CPU is present only if you to determine whether...
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...advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and RAID/IDE hot plug. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port...onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller ...
...advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and RAID/IDE hot plug. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Onboard Parallel Port...onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Device (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE and SATA controllers integrated in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller ...
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GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EX38DQ6.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in... Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. 4-2...
...file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. EX38DQ6.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Note: You can update the system BIOS without the need to enter MSDOS mode. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in... Dual BIOSTM design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. 4-2...
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... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is present...
... BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Upon completion, restart your motherboard model. Make sure the extracted BIOS file matches your system. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Upon completion, restart your system. • If more than one model is present...
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...(Application will continue to 20% improved power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - The Dynamic Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to... vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of time.
...(Application will continue to 20% improved power efficiency without sacrificing computing performance. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - The Dynamic Energy Saver Interface A. Meter Mode - Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to... vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of time.
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... main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to execute and press . Configuring a RAID array in the Main Menu block. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 - After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. PCIE-to-SATAII/...Note: In the main screen, you wish to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Skip this step and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup ...
... main screen of Windows operating system for a message which says "Press to execute and press . Configuring a RAID array in the Main Menu block. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 - After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. PCIE-to-SATAII/...Note: In the main screen, you wish to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). Skip this step and proceed to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to highlight through choices in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup ...
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... is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size... DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 - Press .
... is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size... DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 - Press .
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GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive ... YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID...
GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID Disk Drive ... YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive Delete RAID...
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... mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, using a device... AHCI mode, select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller. Windows Setup You have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you want to select one minute. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 -
... mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, using a device... AHCI mode, select (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller. Windows Setup You have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you want to select one minute. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 -
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When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13). Figure 13 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12).
When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13). Figure 13 GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12).
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... even though I clear the CMOS values? Replace the battery. 4. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q:Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. Q:Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on . A: Make sure your computer.... 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - 5-4 Troubleshooting 5-4-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for 5 seconds.) 3.
... even though I clear the CMOS values? Replace the battery. 4. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q:Why do the beeps emitted during the POST. Q:Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on . A: Make sure your computer.... 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - 5-4 Troubleshooting 5-4-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for 5 seconds.) 3.
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...the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. CO., LTD. Germany G.B.T. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 120 - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K. in Romania WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.ro Serbia & Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in ... Office of the website. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain GIGA-BYTE SPAIN WEB address : http://www...
...the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. CO., LTD. Germany G.B.T. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 120 - TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K. in Romania WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.ro Serbia & Montenegro Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in ... Office of the website. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain GIGA-BYTE SPAIN WEB address : http://www...