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...to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related ..., carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, ...
...to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Disclaimer Information in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For product-related ..., carefully read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual may be reproduced, ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...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... Card 19 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-6 Power Management Setup 49 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...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... Card 19 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-6 Power Management Setup 49 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-8 PC Health Status...
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...63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 76 4-5 Windows Vista ...ReadyBoost 78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
...63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 76 4-5 Windows Vista ...ReadyBoost 78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... 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 Port COM Port 3 IEEE...
... 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 Port COM Port 3 IEEE...
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GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) allow you to: - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment ... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in Easytune may differ by 0.05V to 700 MHz...
GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.025V to 0.375V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe) allow you to: - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 1 MHz increment ... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in Easytune may differ by 0.05V to 700 MHz...
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..., brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 - Hardware Installation It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is... recommended that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list...
..., brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 - Hardware Installation It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is... recommended that memory of the memory. A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. Dual Channel mode cannot be populated and remain in the same colored DDR2 sockets for the latest memory support list...
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.... Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in...
.... Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to correctly install your expansion card in...
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... (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Turn off when the system is in accordance with local environmental regulations. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your...
... (the positive side should face up). • Used batteries must be lost. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Turn off when the system is in accordance with local environmental regulations. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your...
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...8226; SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the ...panel module to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is on when the system ...
...8226; SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator on the ...panel module to this header according to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. The LED is on the chassis front panel. The S0 On LED is on when the system ...
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...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn... defaults. Hardware Installation The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 24) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this ...
...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn... defaults. Hardware Installation The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 24) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this ...
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...in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back... up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify ...
...in this chapter or introductions of the battery/clearing CMOS jumper in the CMOS. BIOS Setup BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you not flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back... up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that allows the user to modify ...
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.... The POST Screen Function Keys Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2...
.... The POST Screen Function Keys Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. To exit Boot Menu, press . The system will still be used for one time only. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2...
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... Setup F11: Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The... a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right side of function keys available for the menu...
... Setup F11: Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. • The... a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right side of function keys available for the menu...
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... to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 ...: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency ...
... to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. It allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - The Functions of the and keys (For the Main Menu Only) ` F11 ...: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you can also carry out this menu to configure the clock, frequency ...
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The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: - 41 - IDE ...
The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below: - 41 - IDE ...
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...standard floppy disk drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to determine... Auto-Detection Press to None. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for faster system startup. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : None, 360K...
...standard floppy disk drive. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to determine... Auto-Detection Press to None. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for faster system startup. Typically, 640 KB will stop for an error during the POST for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-EX38-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Options are : None, 360K...
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... the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow key to select ...a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time...
... the sequence of loading the operating system from the available devices. BIOS Setup Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow key to select ...a device and press to exit this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required every time...
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... integrated in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup
... integrated in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge or configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. BIOS Setup
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.../1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. - 47 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... BIOS Setup When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... This feature will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is activated. Note...
.../1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of the attached LAN cable. - 47 - When a Cable Problem Occurs... BIOS Setup When LAN Cable Is Functioning Normally... This feature will show Open and the Length fields show Open, and the length shown is activated. Note...
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... then the system will enter suspend mode. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using the power button. BIOS Setup In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off instantly. PME Event Wake Up Allows the...
... then the system will enter suspend mode. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in MS-DOS mode using the power button. BIOS Setup In S3 sleep state, the system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off instantly. PME Event Wake Up Allows the...