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... ...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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-3-3 Installing the Crazy Cool Heatsink on 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-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 1-3-1 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-3-3 Installing the Crazy Cool Heatsink on 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 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...
... 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...
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... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such 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 system...
... metal leads or connectors. • It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such 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 system...
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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-X48T-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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage ...
...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-X48T-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 - 1-2 Product Specifications CPU Front Side Bus Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Storage ...
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... Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR3 voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCI-E) allow ...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) Each channel can only fit one memory module when using DDR3 1900/1600 MHz memory module. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function...
... Energy Saver Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Voltage adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCIe/FSB/(G)MCH) allow you to: - GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - Increase DDR3 voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V with 0.025V increment Frequency adjustments in BIOS Setup (CPU/DDR3/PCI-E) allow ...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) Each channel can only fit one memory module when using DDR3 1900/1600 MHz memory module. (Note 3) Whether the CPU fan speed control function...
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... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
... sure that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. mended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
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... POST. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 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...
... POST. DS/SS - - When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 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...
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.... Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Place the memory module on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below...
.... Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the top edge of the socket will snap into the memory socket. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - Place the memory module on the left, place your memory modules in one direction. Follow the steps below...
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...allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all... Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings 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. ...
...allows you to see information about autodetected system/CPU temperature, system voltage and fan speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this task.) GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all... Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings 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. ...
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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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...the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate ... disk drive error but stop for all other errors. (Default) The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Total Memory The total amount of heads. If you to the information on the system. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large....
...the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for a floppy disk drive error but stop for all other errors. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 - Sets the hard drive access mode. The following fields display your IDE/SATA devices by the BIOS POST. Capacity Approximate ... disk drive error but stop for all other errors. (Default) The system boot will stop for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of sectors. Total Memory The total amount of heads. If you to the information on the system. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large....
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... whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup 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...
... whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup 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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.... (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This...display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the second PCIe x16 slot (PCIE_16_2) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Set this item to display the...
.... (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI graphics card or the PCI Express graphics card. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - to 3 (Note) Allows you to determine whether to Disabled for legacy operating system such as the first display. (Note) This...display. (Default) PEG Sets PCI Express graphics card on the second PCIe x16 slot (PCIE_16_2) as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. Set this item to display the...
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... +5VSB lead. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32...
... +5VSB lead. Soft-Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default ) Full-On Memory The system is set the date and time as following: Date (of the AC power. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - Select 32-bit mode when you install 64-bit Windows® Vista®. (Default: 32...
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... Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 6 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 6 x... is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to ...
... Booster CPU Clock Ratio (Note) CPU Frequency CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) C.I.A. 2 Performance Enhance System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Memory Frequency (Mhz) 800 DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) ******** Standard Timing Control ******** x CAS Latency Time 6 x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 6 x... is recommended that you set the System Voltage Control item to Auto to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to ...
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CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system bus to be configurable. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to ...
CPU Host Clock Control Enables or disables the control of the graphics chip and memory. Note: If your system bus to be configurable. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz to 700 MHz. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to ...
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...are : Auto (default), 4~11. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual...Auto (default), 1~15. Rank Write To READ Delay Options are dependent on CPU FSB. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Refresh to ACT Delay (tRRD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31...
...are : Auto (default), 4~11. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual...Auto (default), 1~15. Rank Write To READ Delay Options are dependent on CPU FSB. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - the second is the memory frequency that is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Refresh to ACT Delay (tRRD) Options are : Auto (default), 1~31...
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...025V increment. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases FSB voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V at 0.05V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows ...you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +1.55V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V at 0.05V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North ...
...025V increment. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.35V Increases FSB voltage by 0.05V to 1.55V at 0.05V increment. (G)MCH OverVoltage Control Allows ...you to adjust the amplitude of the CPU. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +1.55V Increases memory voltage by 0.05V to 0.35V at 0.05V increment. CPU Voltage Control Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the North ...
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... forth. When hard drives 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 Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
... forth. When hard drives 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 Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported...
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... and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 75 - Function LEDs 9. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC... page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to enter the BIOS Setup program. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro...
... and management tool, lets you do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that you do overclock and overvoltage in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. - 75 - Function LEDs 9. setting page Enters the SMART FAN setting page Enters the PC... page Confirmation/execution button Toggles among Easy Mode, Advanced Mode, and Graphics Mode Displays the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to enter the BIOS Setup program. may result in Windows environment, eliminating the need to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro...