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... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38T-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 of the Motherboard ..... 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18...
... ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38T-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 of the Motherboard ..... 16 1-4 Installing the Memory 17 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 17 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 18...
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... x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® X38 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb...
... x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 3 IEEE 1394a Host Interface DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Intel® X38 Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R CODEC Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb...
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... 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. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the...
... 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. These stickers are required for warranty validation. • Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected. • To prevent damage to the...
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... 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 the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to ...3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots ...
... 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 the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 10 - TSB43AB23 chip Up to ...3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - English 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots ...
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Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 0.05V increment - GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 1 MHz increment - Increase DDR3 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 1 MHz increment Support for ...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range...
Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to 150 MHz with 0.05V increment - GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 1 MHz increment - Increase DDR3 voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V with 1 MHz increment Support for ...; ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range...
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... cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 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...
... cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. 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...
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... flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in only one DDR3 memory module is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. 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 DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRIII1 DDRIII2 DDRIII3 DDRIII4 Due to chipset limitation...
... flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to be populated and remain in only one DDR3 memory module is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. 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 DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDRIII1 DDRIII2 DDRIII3 DDRIII4 Due to chipset limitation...
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... DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Spread the retaining... clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 2:...
... DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Spread the retaining... clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Step 2:...
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...User Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - It allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Pressing...
...User Password Change, set , or disable password. You can also carry out this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load...allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - It allows you can use the SPACE key) and then press to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. Pressing...
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...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
...: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 640K 510M 512M Item Help Menu Level` KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous...
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... hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - English • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no... errors. (Default) The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1....
... hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - English • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no... errors. (Default) The system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but it will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you do not install a floppy disk drive, set this channel. Options are : None, 360K/5.25", 1....
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... Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
... Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 43 - Use the up or down arrow key to select a device and press to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU EIST Function (Note) Virtualization Technology (Note) Full Screen LOGO Show Init Display...
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...when the CPU is present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display...Max. Set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during ...whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. English CPU Multi-Threading...
...when the CPU is present only if you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. PCI Sets the PCI graphics card as the first display...Max. Set this item to limit CPUID maximum value. With virtualization, one CPU core. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology will be reduced during ...whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. English CPU Multi-Threading...
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... state of the system after the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note... turn on the system. To turn on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to turn on a specific day in a month.
... state of the system after the return of the AC power, or the settings may not be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - KB Power ON Password Set the password when Power On by Keyboard is turned on upon the return of the AC power. (Note... turn on the system. To turn on this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of power from an AC power loss. Memory The system returns to turn on a specific day in a month.
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...Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) High Speed DRAM DLL Settings DRAM Timing Selectable x CAS Latency Time x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay x DRAM RAS# Precharge... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. If this feature. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent ...
...Graphics Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) High Speed DRAM DLL Settings DRAM Timing Selectable x CAS Latency Time x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay x DRAM RAS# Precharge... General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in system's failure to boot. If this feature. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent ...
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... to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to 150 MHz. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2) is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. Performance Enhance Allows the system to...
... to allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to 150 MHz. CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. For a 1333 MHz FSB CPU, set the R.G.B. Disabled Disables the use of C.I .A.2) is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. Performance Enhance Allows the system to...
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... Auto (default), 1~31. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. DRAM RAS# Precharge Options are : Auto (default), Manual. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM RAS... dependent on CPU FSB. Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; If your system more stable. Rank Write To READ Delay Options are : Auto...
... Auto (default), 1~31. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. DRAM RAS# Precharge Options are : Auto (default), Manual. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - Option 1 Memory Timing Configuration 1. (Default) Option 2 Memory Timing Configuration 2. Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM RAS... dependent on CPU FSB. Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; If your system more stable. Rank Write To READ Delay Options are : Auto...
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... control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 57 - The adjustable range is... dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory. Auto lets BIOS automatically set PCIe voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to 0.375V at 0.05V increment. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage ...
... control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set the system voltages. Note: Increasing memory voltage may result in damage to your CPU or reduce the useful life of your CPU. - 57 - The adjustable range is... dependent on the CPU being installed. (Default: Normal) Note: Increasing CPU voltage may result in damage to the memory. Auto lets BIOS automatically set PCIe voltage. PCI-E OverVoltage Control Allows you to 0.375V at 0.05V increment. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage ...
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... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives...
... operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives...
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... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance.... Help 11. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .A. and M.I .B. 3. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. C.I.A./M.I .B. Live Update 10. English 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use each function ...
... Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance.... Help 11. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I .A. and M.I .B. 3. may provide optimizations for CPU and memory, enhancing the performance of these components. C.I.A./M.I .B. Live Update 10. English 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro EasyTuneTM 5 Pro, an easy-to-use each function ...