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... NB_FAN Intel® X38 F_AUDIO RTL8111B/ RTL8111C PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 GA-EX38T-DQ6 PCIE_2 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT SPDIF_O PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS FDD DDRIII1 DDRIII2 DDRIII3 DDRIII4 Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 CI COM LPT F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 SATAII2 GSATAIIA PWR_LED SPDIF_IN TPM SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5...
... NB_FAN Intel® X38 F_AUDIO RTL8111B/ RTL8111C PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 GA-EX38T-DQ6 PCIE_2 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT SPDIF_O PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS FDD DDRIII1 DDRIII2 DDRIII3 DDRIII4 Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 CI COM LPT F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 SATAII2 GSATAIIA PWR_LED SPDIF_IN TPM SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5...
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...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture (Note 2) Support for DDR3 1900/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...; South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s...
...Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture (Note 2) Support for DDR3 1900/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Support for ECC memory Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio ...; South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 6 SATA 3Gb/s...
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... the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - set this item to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will... on the first PCIe x16 slot (PCIE_16_1) as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
... the CPU voltage and core frequency to Enabled for Windows XP operating system; For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - set this item to run multiple operating systems and applications in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will... on the first PCIe x16 slot (PCIE_16_1) as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Enabled) Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup.
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...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 ... Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: 378/...
...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 ... Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: 378/...
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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. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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.../16/12 file system. 3. Before You Begin: 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EX38T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/04/2008-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to ...through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Embedded in BIOS Setup. TM With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS ...
.../16/12 file system. 3. Before You Begin: 1. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EX38T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/04/2008-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is saved to ...through complicated BIOS flashing process. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Embedded in BIOS Setup. TM With Q-Flash you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS ...
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.... the Files of type list. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the ...system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. EX38TDQ6. Make sure the ...
.... the Files of type list. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the ...system. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. EX38TDQ6. Make sure the ...
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...Minimize (Application will continue to run in a set period of time. The Dynamic Energy Saver Interface A. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - Meter Mode - Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO/Help 17 Live ...Check For Latest Utility Version) • The above data is for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of a button. Actual results may vary depending on testing method. Actual...
...Minimize (Application will continue to run in a set period of time. The Dynamic Energy Saver Interface A. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - Meter Mode - Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO/Help 17 Live ...Check For Latest Utility Version) • The above data is for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of a button. Actual results may vary depending on testing method. Actual...
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... for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 - PCIE-to enter RAID Setup Utility ... After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press + to configure a RAID array. C. Highlight the item that...
... for a message which says "Press to enter RAID Setup Utility" (Figure 2). GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 - PCIE-to enter RAID Setup Utility ... After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press + to configure a RAID array. C. Highlight the item that...
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...After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press . Press . Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the items ... use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from /to the Confirm Creation item. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name... [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 -
...After a RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press . Press . Set Array Size: Under the Size item, enter the size of the items ... use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from /to the Confirm Creation item. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name... [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 -
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... Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main menu and press...
... Corp. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Save and Exit Setup: After configuring the RAID array, select the Save And Exit Setup item in the main menu and press...
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... the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the floppy disk. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 - Step 3: For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in about one minute. Use the arrow keys to continue the driver installation from...
... the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the floppy disk. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 - Step 3: For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller: When Setup correctly recognizes the GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA RAID/AHCI driver in about one minute. Use the arrow keys to continue the driver installation from...
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When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 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). Figure 13 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13).
When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. 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). Figure 13 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13).
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.... Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in the power cord and restart your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on . Plug in the BIOS Setup program. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load... graphics card error 1 long, 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-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 -
.... Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in the power cord and restart your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on . Plug in the BIOS Setup program. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or "Load... graphics card error 1 long, 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-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 -
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... a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu You may go to enter the system. G.B.T. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 118 - Germany G.B.T. CO., LTD. TECH. WEB address : http://www...
... a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to the GIGABYTE website, select your language in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu You may go to enter the system. G.B.T. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 118 - Germany G.B.T. CO., LTD. TECH. WEB address : http://www...