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...the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of GIGABYTE. is...registered to assist in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard...
...the specifications and features in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on how to use of GIGABYTE. is...registered to assist in any form or by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Changes to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on our website. Check your motherboard...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX38T-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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX38T-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 ...
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... 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 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side ...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 ..., SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
... 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 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side ...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 ..., SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 -
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... Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the...
... Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the...
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...DDR3 1900/1600 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is ... the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can only fit one direction. DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS DS/SS (SS...
...DDR3 1900/1600 MHz memory module. • When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be installed in Flex Memory Mode will appear during the POST. After the memory is ... the original memory bandwidth. A memory module can only fit one direction. DS/SS - - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode. 1. DS/SS DS/SS (SS...
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... out connectors may be interchanged based on the hardware design. - 21 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an...PS/2 keyboard. Use this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector,...
... out connectors may be interchanged based on the hardware design. - 21 - IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to an...PS/2 keyboard. Use this feature, ensure that your device and then remove it from the connector. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Do not rock it straight out from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector,...
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... prevent damage to the USB bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 19) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket... an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a port via an optional USB bracket. 18) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
... prevent damage to the USB bracket. Ensure that the cable is securely connected. 19) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB Headers, Yellow) The headers conform to IEEE 1394a specification. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - The IEEE 1394a header can provide two USB ports via an optional IEEE 1394a bracket. Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket... an IEEE 1394a device, attach one IEEE 1394a port via an optional USB bracket. 18) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
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... The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk ...do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically ...
... The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is 3-mode floppy disk drive, a Japanese standard floppy disk drive. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Allows you to selects the type of floppy disk ...do not install a floppy disk drive, set this item to the information on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by using one of the two methods below: • Auto Lets BIOS automatically ...
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Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and ...
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and ...
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...and corresponding interrupt. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing...Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, ... mode. IDE Disables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 -
...and corresponding interrupt. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing...Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. Options are: Auto, 3F8/IRQ4 (default), 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, ... mode. IDE Disables RAID for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 -
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... On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after.... The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Disabled Disables this item. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set a...
... On By Mouse Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up to 5 characters and then press to turn on a specific day in a month. Disabled Disables this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from an AC power loss. AC Back Function Determines the state of the system after.... The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on the system. Disabled Disables this item. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set a...
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This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 - Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system ...
This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not effectively reduce the fan speed. - 53 - Note: The Voltage mode can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on system ...
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... to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of CPU host clock. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is installed. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU...
... to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of CPU host clock. The item is present only if a CPU with the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only if the CPU Host Clock Control option is installed. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you install a CPU that the CPU...
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... to the router's specification. Enable Teaming functionality with the Network, and the connection speed is enabled. Step 4: Give a name for the motherboard, and then choose Software Applications; A. Step 3: Choose Teaming and click the button Create Team. Check with Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 108 - Teaming...
... to the router's specification. Enable Teaming functionality with the Network, and the connection speed is enabled. Step 4: Give a name for the motherboard, and then choose Software Applications; A. Step 3: Choose Teaming and click the button Create Team. Check with Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. GA-EX38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 108 - Teaming...