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... the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this manual is protected by copyright laws and is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. by any means without prior notice. Disclaimer Information in any...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38-DS4 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 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 46 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 48 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38-DS4 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 18 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 43 2-6 Power Management Setup 46 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 48 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring...
... 60 3-3 Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 5-1-1 Configuring...
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... Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® X38 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23...
... Express Bus ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/(400/333/266/200 MHz) Host Interface DDR2 1066/800/667 MHz Intel® X38 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23...
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Increase CPU voltage (Note 4) - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 1 ...for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) ...The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Increase PCIe voltage by 0....
Increase CPU voltage (Note 4) - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR2 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 1 ...for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) ...The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU cooler you install. (Note 3) Available functions in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR2/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - Adjust DDR2 frequency - Increase PCIe voltage by 0....
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... if only one direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due...Memory Mode will appear during the POST. When memory modules of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips...
... if only one direction. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 Due...Memory Mode will appear during the POST. When memory modules of the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips...
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...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to this connector. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out... supply to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. You can supply extra power to correctly install your card. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - •...
...card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to this connector. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out... supply to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. You can supply extra power to correctly install your card. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - •...
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... lost. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 12) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able...
... lost. System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off 12) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able...
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...off when the system is in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard...heard if no problem is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis ...
...off when the system is in different patterns to indicate the problem. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard...heard if no problem is reading or writing data. • RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 28 - Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for more information). • SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis ...
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...Failure 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ...the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 24) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 34 -
...Failure 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. ...the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 24) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the CMOS values (e.g. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 34 -
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... to boot. 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 you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during...
... to boot. 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 you not flash the BIOS. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. • BIOS will emit a beep code during...
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... from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/23/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0IC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to show the...
... from the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. Function Keys: : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/23/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0IC-00 Function Keys : POST Screen Press the key to show the...
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... Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to ...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. 2-2 The Main Menu ...
... Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) appears on the screen. Press to ...for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... BIOS Setup Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. 2-2 The Main Menu ...
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... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to restrict access ...to a profile. You can create up to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can...
... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 38 - First select the profile you to save the current BIOS settings to the system and BIOS Setup. An user password only allows you to restrict access ...to a profile. You can create up to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can...
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... 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. is week...
... 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. Time Sets the system time. For example, 1 p.m. BIOS Setup The date format is 13:0:0. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set the time. is week...
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...Memory The amount of cylinders. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for ...8226; None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will be reserved for all other errors. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on Allows you to...
...Memory The amount of cylinders. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Cylinder Number of extended memory. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for ...8226; None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system will be reserved for all other errors. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 40 - Total Memory The total amount of the currently installed hard drive. Capacity Approximate capacity of memory installed on Allows you to...
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... (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots...information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Limit CPUID Max. After configuring this menu when finished. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from ...
... (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots...information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 41 - Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. Capability Limit CPUID Max. After configuring this menu when finished. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from ...
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SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be shared with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish ...
SATA Port0-3 Native Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge) Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that cannot be shared with other device. Set this option to Disabled if you wish ...
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...3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Options are not used in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and ...will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and...
...3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. BIOS Setup If a cable problem occurs on Pair 1-2. Options are not used in the GIGABYTE SATA2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Serial Port 1 Enables or disables the first serial port and ...will be the approximate distance to activate the boot ROM integrated with the onboard LAN chip. (Default: Disabled) Onboard IDE Controller (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables the IDE controller integrated in a 10/100 Mbps environment, so their Status fields will show Short and...
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..., set to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 47 - BIOS Setup select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. Resume by Keyboard is turned...
..., set to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 47 - BIOS Setup select 64-bit mode when you need an ATX power supply providing at which the system will be effective. Resume by Keyboard is turned...