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GA-X38T-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X38TDQ6-1002R
GA-X38T-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X38TDQ6-1002R
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...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related ...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The logo is 1.0. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation...
...TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. For product-related ...manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. The logo is 1.0. sive global distributor of the product, read the Quick Installation...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...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...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...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...
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The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-X38T-DQ6 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 ...
The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain. Box Contents GA-X38T-DQ6 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 ...
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GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN USB_LAN2 RTL8111B AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® X38 F_AUDIO RTL8111B CODEC CD_IN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 GA-X38T-DQ6 PCIE_2 BP_BIOS PCIE_3 BAT SPDIF_O MAIN BIOS PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS FDD DDRIII1 DDRIII2 DDRIII3 DDRIII4 Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 CI COM LPT F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 SATAII2 GSATAIIA PWR_LED SPDIF_IN TPM SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 SATAII3 GSATAIIB - 7 -
GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X USB_1394_1 LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN USB_LAN2 RTL8111B AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® X38 F_AUDIO RTL8111B CODEC CD_IN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 GA-X38T-DQ6 PCIE_2 BP_BIOS PCIE_3 BAT SPDIF_O MAIN BIOS PCIE_16_2 CLR_CMOS FDD DDRIII1 DDRIII2 DDRIII3 DDRIII4 Intel® ICH9R SATAII0 IDE SATAII1 PCI1 IT8718 PCI2 CI COM LPT F_1394 F_USB2 F_USB1 TSB43AB23 GIGABYTE SATA2 SATAII4 SATAII2 GSATAIIA PWR_LED SPDIF_IN TPM SYS_FAN2 F_PANEL SATAII5 SATAII3 GSATAIIB - 7 -
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...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and... power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. • Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the local voltage standard. • Before using the product, please verify that all cables and... power connectors of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. ...
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... RAID 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...of system memory (Note1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 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 ...
... RAID 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...of system memory (Note1) Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066/800 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 ...
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.... (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 4) Due to 0.375V with 0.05V increment - GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust DDR3 frequency - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to : - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments ...
.... (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 4) Due to 0.375V with 0.05V increment - GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Adjust DDR3 frequency - Adjust CPU host frequency from 90 MHz to : - Increase (G)MCH voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments ...
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... it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the... thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
... it does not meet the standard requirements for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on the CPU. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recom- It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the... thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU Socket Notch Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU - 13 - mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals.
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Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the ... CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket.
Follow the steps below to the CPU. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - Step 2: Remove the protective socket cover. CPU Socket Lever Step 1: Completely raise the CPU socket lever. Step 3: Lift the metal load plate on the ... CPU into its locked position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into the motherboard CPU socket.
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... the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation English 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 complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click..." when pushing down on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the...
... the CPU. - 15 - Hardware Installation English 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 complete. Step 4: You should hear a "click..." when pushing down on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the...
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.... A Philips screwdriver 2. Always keep the removed screws in the picture to the left and remove the screws. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - On the front side of the motherboard. 1. The Crazy Cool Heatsink Tools needed: 1. The user shall be responsible for the other screw to unfasten ...Bridge heatsink as shown in a safe place. Step 5: Do the same for damage of motherboard function(s) or component(s) resulting from the ones illustrated above. Screws provided with the motherboard from the back of the Crazy Cool heatsink. (Note) The components received may vary ...
.... A Philips screwdriver 2. Always keep the removed screws in the picture to the left and remove the screws. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - On the front side of the motherboard. 1. The Crazy Cool Heatsink Tools needed: 1. The user shall be responsible for the other screw to unfasten ...Bridge heatsink as shown in a safe place. Step 5: Do the same for damage of motherboard function(s) or component(s) resulting from the ones illustrated above. Screws provided with the motherboard from the back of the Crazy Cool heatsink. (Note) The components received may vary ...
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...Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel ... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the memory. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility...
...Memory Read the following guidelines before you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is operating in Dual Channel mode. 1. Enabling Dual Channel ... automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - - When memory modules of the memory. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility...
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... the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers...
... the orientation of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on this motherboard. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - As indicated in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers...
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...x16 slots. Make sure the metal contacts on the back of the PCI Express x16 slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out the small... whitedrawable bar at the end of the white-drawable bar to release the card. - 19 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Turn on the...
...x16 slots. Make sure the metal contacts on the back of the PCI Express x16 slot to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out the small... whitedrawable bar at the end of the white-drawable bar to release the card. - 19 - • The motherboard provides a PCIE_12V power connector, which can also press the latch on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Turn on the...
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... your system and the power switch on your SATA device. Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back... into the corresponding connectors when installing. the external SATA con- nector on Step 5: the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power supply. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 -
... your system and the power switch on your SATA device. Connect the other ends of the SATA signal cable and SATA power cable to your motherboard. For SATA device in external enclosure, you to connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to the chassis back... into the corresponding connectors when installing. the external SATA con- nector on Step 5: the bracket. Then attach the SATA power cable to the power supply. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 -
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... audio. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system 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 your audio system provides a coaxial digital...
... audio. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system 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 your audio system provides a coaxial digital...
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... in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be reconfigured to connect front speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
... in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Line In Jack (Blue) The default line in jack. Microphones must be reconfigured to connect front speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration. GA-X38T-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange) Use this audio jack to this jack. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack.
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..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...
..., make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. • Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard. - 23 - Hardware Installation Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before connecting...