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... laws and is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...as the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any...
... laws and is exclusively licensed to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for ...as the exclu- Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on our website. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. is 1.0. Documentation Classifications In order to the specifications and features in any...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X48-DS5 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 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X48-DS5 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 47 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 49 2-8 PC Health Status...
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...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 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ...ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
...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 Dynamic Energy Saver 74 4-5 Windows Vista ...ReadyBoost 76 Chapter 5 Appendix ...77 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® X48 Intel® ICH9R Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE...
... x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® X48 Intel® ICH9R Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333/266/200 MHz) Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports PCI Bus TSB43AB23 CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port 3 IEEE...
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Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 12 - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 1.55V with 1 MHz increment - Adjust ... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32...
Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.05V increment - GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 12 - Increase FSB voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - Adjust PCI Express frequency from 100 MHz to 1.55V with 1 MHz increment - Adjust ... Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 5) ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Due to Windows XP 32...
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... a foolproof design. DS/SS - - When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module... memory is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - -
... a foolproof design. DS/SS - - When memory modules of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in only one DDR2 memory module... memory is operating in Dual Channel mode/performance. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 16 - DS/SS - -
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...Express x16 slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After ...installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is...
...Express x16 slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 18 - Locate an expansion slot that came with your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After ...installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the card is...
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.... Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord...
.... Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord...
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...state or powered off your chassis front panel module 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 (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator...MSG- The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 28 - Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the pin ...
...state or powered off your chassis front panel module 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 (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the power status indicator...MSG- The system reports system startup status by chassis. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 28 - Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to the pin ...
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... computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 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. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 34 -
... computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. 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. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs indicates the... clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 34 -
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... results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky,... parameters of the system in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the...
... results. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to boot. BIOS Setup To flash the BIOS, do not encounter problems using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky,... parameters of the system in the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during the POST when the...
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...-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. X48-DS5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show...
...-2007, Award Software, Inc. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 36 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. X48-DS5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0JC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show...
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...setup option is displayed on the screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of function keys available 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 its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. ...
...setup option is displayed on the screen. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press to display a help screen. Press to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of function keys available 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 its defaults. • The BIOS Setup menus described in the Main Menu or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. ...
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... to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to... configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to make ...
... to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A supervisor password allows you can also carry out this task.) GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 38 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this menu to... configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to make ...
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is week (read-only), month, date and year. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Mon, Nov ...
is week (read-only), month, date and year. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press to set the time. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Mon, Nov ...
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...system will skip the detection of memory installed on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST for faster system startup. Options are... (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 40 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Typically, 640 KB will stop for a floppy...
...system will skip the detection of memory installed on this channel. Extended IDE Drive Configure your hard drive specifications. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for an error during the POST for faster system startup. Options are... (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all other errors. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. GA-X48-DS5 Motherboard - 40 - Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Typically, 640 KB will stop for a floppy...
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... hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives...a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device ...
... hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) (Note) This item is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program. After configuring this menu when finished. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives...a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus key (or ) to accept. 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device [Press Enter] [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level` Second Boot Device ...
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BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. 2-5 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-...
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... 0.0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in the figure above. BIOS Setup
... 0.0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is the approximate length of 10/100/1000 Mbps in the figure above. BIOS Setup
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... need an ATX power supply providing at any time. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup Press and hold the power button for less than in MS-DOS mode using the power button. In S1 sleep state, the system appears...
... need an ATX power supply providing at any time. Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off instantly. (Default) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup Press and hold the power button for less than in MS-DOS mode using the power button. In S1 sleep state, the system appears...