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GA-X48T-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X48TDQ6-1002R
GA-X48T-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X48TDQ6-1002R
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...updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is designated by...in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
...updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Changes to use of GIGABYTE branded motherboards. Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by any form or by copyright laws and is designated by...in this : "REV: X.X." Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. GIGABYTE UNITED INC. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the ...
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... (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X48T-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 cables Two...
... (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-32R) LPT port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1LP001-01R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents GA-X48T-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 cables Two...
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Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
Hardware Installation Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by unplugging the power ...
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... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
... push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the...
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... expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on your expansion card(s). 7.
... expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Hardware Installation Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Turn on your expansion card(s). 7.
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... contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time.
... contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time.
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... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 2 20 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No... Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. • 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.
... turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - Failure to do so may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header. 2 20 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 Definition LCLK GND LFRAME No... Header) You may cause damage to the motherboard. • 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.
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...Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are ...Number of sectors. Write precompensation cylinder. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for an error during the POST for faster system ...-only and are determined by using one of the currently installed hard drive. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 -
...Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Extended Memory The amount of cylinders. • Auto • None • Manual Access Mode Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) If no IDE/SATA devices are ...Number of sectors. Write precompensation cylinder. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for an error during the POST for faster system ...-only and are determined by using one of the currently installed hard drive. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 42 -
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... Skew Control ******** CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV] CPU Clock Skew Control [Normal] (G)MCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control [Manual] DDR3 OverVoltage Control [Normal] PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal] FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal] (G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal] Loadline Calibration [Enabled] CPU Voltage Control [Normal] Normal... 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 -
... Skew Control ******** CPU/PCIEX Clock Driving Control [800mV] CPU Clock Skew Control [Normal] (G)MCH Clock Skew Control [Normal] ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control [Manual] DDR3 OverVoltage Control [Normal] PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal] FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal] (G)MCH OverVoltage Control [Normal] Loadline Calibration [Enabled] CPU Voltage Control [Normal] Normal... 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 -
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... from 100 MHz to 266 MHz. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. C.I.A.2 allows your system fails to boot after...system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 150 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to 700 MHz. As stability is installed. Options are: ...
... from 100 MHz to 266 MHz. For a 1600 MHz FSB CPU, set the PCIe clock frequency. PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to be changed dynamically based on CPU loading through the use of 5 preset states. C.I.A.2 allows your system fails to boot after...system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) Allows you to manually set this item to 150 MHz. Important It is highly recommended that supports this item to 700 MHz. As stability is installed. Options are: ...
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...frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Refresh to set the system memory ...(Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to operate at its basic ...
...frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS Latency Time Options are : Auto (default), 1T, 2T. Refresh to set the system memory ...(Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at three different performance levels. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - Static tRead Value Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM timing control items below to operate at its basic ...
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Options are: Normal (default), 50ps~750ps. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.775V ...memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.75V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.05V to the memory. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to adjust the amplitude of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU...
Options are: Normal (default), 50ps~750ps. ******** System Voltage Optimized ******** System Voltage Control Determines whether to manually set the North Bridge clock prior to the CPU clock. Normal Supplies the FSB voltage as required. (Default) +0.025V ~ +0.775V ...memory voltage as required. (Default) +0.05V ~ +0.75V Increases PCIe bus voltage by 0.05V to the memory. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR3 OverVoltage Control Allows you to adjust the amplitude of your CPU or reduce the useful life of the CPU...
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3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 63 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Hardware Information This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch offices on the last page of this manual. - 63 - Drivers Installation
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...safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. TM With Q-Flash you to your motherboard model. 2. X48TDQ6.F1) to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. X48T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS ...BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy ...matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard,...
...safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. TM With Q-Flash you to your motherboard model. 2. X48TDQ6.F1) to update the system BIOS while in BIOS Setup. X48T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS ...BIOSTM? @BIOS allows you can access Q-Flash by adding one more physical BIOS chip. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy ...matches your floppy disk, USB flash drive, or hard drive. Embedded in system malfunction. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard,...
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... boots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in Step 1: Click Update New...correct, then click OK. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New...screen is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source.
... boots, press to begin the BIOS update process. Step 3: Press OK to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 - Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could result in Step 1: Click Update New...correct, then click OK. Select the location where you save the BIOS update file (e.g. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New...screen is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from the Internet or through other source.
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... party SCSI or RAID driver. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 92 - After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI...
... party SCSI or RAID driver. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 92 - After pressing , there will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. Figure 1 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. The following mass storage devices(s) * To specify additional SCSI...
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... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can listen to be simultaneously processed. For... the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. all at the same time. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 100 - A.
... following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.) Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard, you can listen to be simultaneously processed. For... the Center/Subwoofer speaker out jack to MP3 music, have both the front and back panel audio connectors active simultaneously. all at the same time. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 100 - A.
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... contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can drop off your waste equipment for...accurate in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to change without notice and should be disposed of electric and electronic ...
... contact us at the Customer Care number listed in your product's user's manual and we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts to develop products that do not use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can drop off your waste equipment for...accurate in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as a commitment by GIGABYTE. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to change without notice and should be disposed of electric and electronic ...