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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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...SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to...(SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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...
...SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to...(SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 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...
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... function. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed... CPUID Max. set this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 -
... function. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will allow a platform to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed... CPUID Max. set this item to decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 -
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...controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN... 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 ...
...controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to AHCI mode. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN... 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-EX38T-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-EX38T-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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...GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. EX38T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/04/2008-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash ? Embedded in system malfunction. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE... system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a ...
...GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - During the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. EX38T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/04/2008-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is Q-Flash ? Embedded in system malfunction. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE... system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to ensure normal system operation. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a ...
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... BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS...
... BIOS file matches your system. Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in an unbootable system. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Step 3: Press OK to load BIOS defaults. 3. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS...
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...Consumption 9 Meter Time 10 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on testing method. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is for reference only. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO... on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to run in a set period of ...
...Consumption 9 Meter Time 10 Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on testing method. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is for reference only. Meter Mode In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE's Dynamic Energy Saver shows how much power they have saved in taskbar.) 16 INFO... on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Featuring an advanced proprietary hardware and software design, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to run in a set period of ...
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...ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID 120 GB Non-RAID ODD0 : DVDROM GO-D1600B Press to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows... BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. Configuring a RAID array in the Main Menu block. PCIE-to configure a RAID array. PCIE-to-...and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 -
...ST3120026AS ST3120026AS 120 GB Non-RAID 120 GB Non-RAID ODD0 : DVDROM GO-D1600B Press to enter the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Press + to enter RAID Setup Utility ... Figure 2 In the main screen of Windows... BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to -SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 Copyright (C) 2006-2007 GIGABYTE Technology. Configuring a RAID array in the Main Menu block. PCIE-to configure a RAID array. PCIE-to-...and before the operating system boot begins, look for a non-RAID configuration. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 -
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...of the items above are typical values: RAID 0-128KB [KL]-Switch RAID Block Size [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 [ESC]-Abort 5. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 3. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to... select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from /to 128 KB. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. PCIE-to abort. Press . PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE...[KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 -
...of the items above are typical values: RAID 0-128KB [KL]-Switch RAID Block Size [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 [ESC]-Abort 5. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. 3. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to... select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from /to 128 KB. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Confirm Creation: After all of the array and press . 6. PCIE-to abort. Press . PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE...[KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 -
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...GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name ` RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! GIGABYTE Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Press . The selection bar will appear to mark the selected array. a small triangle will move...menu and press . 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 7. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create ...
...GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name ` RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! GIGABYTE Technology Corp. ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? Press . The selection bar will appear to mark the selected array. a small triangle will move...menu and press . 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 7. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create ...
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...Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 - The driver installation will appear. When the screen as shown below will be finished in about one or some file(s) ... or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again 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, including those for...
...Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 - The driver installation will appear. When the screen as shown below will be finished in about one or some file(s) ... or copy the correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again 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, including those for...
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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). 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).
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... card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - Replace the battery. 4. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on . Press to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. A: If your computer. Refer to enter BIOS...
... card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - Replace the battery. 4. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to restart your motherboard has a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions on . Press to the instructions on GIGABYTE's website. A: If your computer. Refer to enter BIOS...
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...., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list on the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. TECH. G.B.T. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 118 - WEB address : http://www...
...., Ltd. in SERBIA & MONTENEGRO WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.yu You may go to the GIGABYTE website, select your language to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language in the language list on the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. TECH. G.B.T. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 118 - WEB address : http://www...