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... revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
... revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to GIGABYTE UNITED INC. No part of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. For example, "REV: 1.0" means the...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X48T-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 ... Card 19 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-6 Power Management Setup 49 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X48T-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 ... Card 19 1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket 20 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 41 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-6 Power Management Setup 49 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-8 PC Health Status...
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...63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 76 4-5 Windows Vista ...ReadyBoost 78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
...63 3-5 Contact Us ...63 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver 76 4-5 Windows Vista ...ReadyBoost 78 Chapter 5 Appendix ...79 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 79 5-1-1 Configuring Intel® ICH9R SATA Controllers 79 5-1-2 Configuring GIGABYTE...
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... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C x1 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 Intel® X48 DDR3 1900/1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333.../266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker...
... PCIe CLK (100 MHz) RTL RTL 8111C 8111C x1 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 Intel® X48 DDR3 1900/1600/1333/ 1066/800 MHz Dual Channel Memory MCH CLK (400/333.../266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9R Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports LPC Bus CODEC IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) Surround Speaker...
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... for Dynamic Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCI-E) allow you to: - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase CPU voltage (Note 5) - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash ...
... for Dynamic Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCI-E) allow you to: - Increase PCIe voltage by 0.05V to 0.75V with 0.05V increment - GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase CPU voltage (Note 5) - BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Overclocking Operating System Form Factor 2 x 8 Mbit flash ...
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.../1600 MHz memory module. • 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 memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - When... with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 - After the memory is ...
.../1600 MHz memory module. • 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 memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the POST. DS/SS - - When... with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. • Each channel can be populated and remain in Dual Channel mode/performance. - 17 - After the memory is ...
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... inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the... Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Hardware Installation Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the... Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Make sure the metal contacts on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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... power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of explosion if the battery is replaced with local environmental regulations. Turn off when the system is in S1 sleep state. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Plug in the power cord...
... power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in accordance with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of explosion if the battery is replaced with local environmental regulations. Turn off when the system is in S1 sleep state. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - Plug in the power cord...
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...(Purple): No connection The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. 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 switch on the chassis...front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the ...
...(Purple): No connection The front panel design may differ by issuing a beep code. 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 switch on the chassis...front panel. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the ...
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...8226; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values ...to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place...
...8226; After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values ...to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, place...
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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 turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system...
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 turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in system...
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... Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. X48T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the ... for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. A. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 -
... Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. X48T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST Screen Press the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to the ... for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. A. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. The LOGO Screen (Default) :POST Screen :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash :XpressRecovery2 :Boot Menu :Qflash Function Keys B. To show the BIOS POST screen. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 -
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... User Password Save & 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... settings 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... Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu...
... User Password Save & 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... settings 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... Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of the submenu...
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...system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use 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...Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - A supervisor password allows you...
...system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use 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...Without Saving Abandon all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - A supervisor password allows you...
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... set the date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. For example, 1 p.m. 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, Dec...
... set the date. IDE Channel 0, 1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices by using one of the IDE/SATA device on this channel. For example, 1 p.m. 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, Dec...
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...But Diskette Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 -... of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Write precompensation cylinder. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system...
...But Diskette Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 -... of the device during the POST for faster system startup. Write precompensation cylinder. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to None so the system...
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...list. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this ...item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to issue warnings when ...
...list. First/Second/Third Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the installed hard drives. Setup A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) System A password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this ...item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to issue warnings when ...
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BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable ...
BIOS Setup Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to enable ...
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... will show 0.0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. - 47 - BIOS Setup it will show Open and the Length fields show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10...
... will show 0.0m, as shown in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is detected on a specified pair of the attached LAN cable. - 47 - BIOS Setup it will show Open and the Length fields show Short and then length shown will be the approximate distance to a Gigabit hub or a 10...
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...) mode. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. BIOS Setup 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event...
...) mode. Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from a PCI or PCIe device. Press and hold the power button for less than in the S1 state. BIOS Setup 2-6 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event...