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GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN USB PWR_FAN RTL8111B Intel® X38 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN GA-X38-DS4 FDD PCIE_16_1 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 SPDIF_O PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 LPT CI COM TPM F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 PWR_LED SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_IN SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 - 7 -
GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN USB PWR_FAN RTL8111B Intel® X38 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN GA-X38-DS4 FDD PCIE_16_1 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 SPDIF_O PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 LPT CI COM TPM F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 PWR_LED SATAII2 SATAII3 SPDIF_IN SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 - 7 -
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...138; Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel...8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS ...
...138; Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage Interface IEEE 1394 Support for an Intel...8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) Realtek ALC889A codec High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for DTS ...
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... which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table ...capacity and chips are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 ...
... which says memory is operating in only one DDR2 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. DS/SS - - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel 0: DDRII1, DDRII2 Channel 1: DDRII3, DDRII4 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table ...capacity and chips are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following guidelines before you are unable to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 ...
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... Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and... Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Set this feature.
... Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to run multiple operating systems and... Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in independent partitions. to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this item to limit CPUID maximum value. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 42 - Set this feature.
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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-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 60 - 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-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 60 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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... and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X38DS4.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 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. Additionally...floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged...
... and save the new BIOS file (e.g. X38DS4.F1) to your computer by either pressing the key during the POST to access Q-Flash. 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. Additionally...floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 68 - What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. However, if the BIOS update file is corrupted or damaged...
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.... Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. X38DS4.F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files...
.... Step 4: As the system boots, press to load BIOS defaults. 3. X38DS4.F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in an unbootable system. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 72 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in the Files...
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.... The separate collection and recycling of your local or regional waste collection administration for any responsibility for activation of properly. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 98 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to help you may contact us at the Customer ...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and ...
.... The separate collection and recycling of your local or regional waste collection administration for any responsibility for activation of properly. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 98 - Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to help you may contact us at the Customer ...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as interpreted from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and PBB). GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Instead, the device should not be disposed of with your product's user's manual and ...
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...WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.ua Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in the language list on the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. CO., LTD. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 104 - ...WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit...
...WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.ua Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in the language list on the top right corner of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. CO., LTD. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 104 - ...WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit...