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GA-X38-DS4 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X38DS4-1001R
GA-X38-DS4 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-X38DS4-1001R
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... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. The logo is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included ... of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by any means without prior notice. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to the specifications and features...
... GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. The logo is designated by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included ... of this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. by any means without prior notice. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. Changes to the specifications and features...
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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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU ...
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... COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X38-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb.../s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
... COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X38-DS4 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable Four SATA 3Gb.../s cables One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
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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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... has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer ...system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or...
... has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure they are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. • Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. • Do not place the computer ...system in a high-temperature environment. • Turning on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or...
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...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... South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk...
...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... South Bridge: - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4, SATAII5) supporting up to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 1 floppy disk...
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... 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 0.05V increment - Adjust DDR2 frequency - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase FSB voltage 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...
... 0.05V to 1.55V with 0.05V increment - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 700 MHz with 0.05V increment - Adjust DDR2 frequency - GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 12 - Increase FSB voltage 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...
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mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your ...
mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your ...
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... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the... motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches ...
... the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install the CPU into its locked position. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the CPU socket. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 14 - Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the... motherboard CPU socket. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches ...
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... CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the ...CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before ...
... CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Hardware Installation 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above, the installation is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the ...CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin Male Push Pin The Top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Step 2: Before ...
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...installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 ... bandwidth. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be enabled if only one direction. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is...
...installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity 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 ... bandwidth. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be enabled if only one direction. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 16 - When memory modules of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR2 memory module is...
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... socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the socket. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
... socket. Step 1: Note the orientation of the memory, push down on the socket. Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage...
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... can supply extra power to make any required BIOS changes for your power supply to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure ...up from the power outlet before you install two graphics cards, connect the power cable from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came...
... can supply extra power to make any required BIOS changes for your power supply to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with a screw. 5. Make sure ...up from the power outlet before you install two graphics cards, connect the power cable from the chassis back panel. 2. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 18 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came...
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Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. nector on your motherboard. Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. Connect the other ends of the external enclosure. - 19 - Before ...
Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into the corresponding connectors when installing. nector on your motherboard. Follow the steps below to install the SATA bracket: Step 1: Locate one SATA power cable. Connect the other ends of the external enclosure. - 19 - Before ...
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...electrical short inside the cable connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove... it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the ...
...electrical short inside the cable connector. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 20 - USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Before using this feature, ensure that your device and then remove... it from the motherboard. • When removing the cable, pull it side to side to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from the ...
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GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: ... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. 1-8 Internal Connectors 4 1 3 7 2 8 6 14 5 24 12 10 15 17 9 23 11 20 16 21 22 4 19 18 13 10 1) ATX_12V_2X 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN...
GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 22 - Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting external devices: ... devices and your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. 1-8 Internal Connectors 4 1 3 7 2 8 6 14 5 24 12 10 15 17 9 23 11 20 16 21 22 4 19 18 13 10 1) ATX_12V_2X 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN...
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Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To prevent system instability or system's failure to boot, be used (500W or greater). Do not ... using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • Use of the power ...
Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Connect the power supply cable to the CPU. To prevent system instability or system's failure to boot, be used (500W or greater). Do not ... using a power supply providing a 2x4 12V and power connector, remove the protective covers from the 12V power connector and the main power connector on the motherboard. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start. • Use of the power ...
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... that a system fan be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has ...damage to this header. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •...
... that a system fan be sure to connect it in the correct orientation. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with color-coded power connector wires. The fan header has ...damage to this header. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. GA-X38-DS4 Motherboard - 24 - When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN2 CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN2: Pin No. Overheating may hang. •...