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GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X LGA775 ATX USB_1394_1 V_PHASE LED USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN USB_LAN2 RTL8111C AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® X48 F_AUDIO RTL8111B/ RTL8111C PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 GA-X48T-DQ6 PCIE_2 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT SPDIF_O 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-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS SYS_FAN1 CPU_FAN RCA_SPDIF ATX_12V_2X LGA775 ATX USB_1394_1 V_PHASE LED USB_1394_2 USB_LAN PWR_FAN USB_LAN2 RTL8111C AUDIO NB_FAN Intel® X48 F_AUDIO RTL8111B/ RTL8111C PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 GA-X48T-DQ6 PCIE_2 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS BAT SPDIF_O 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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...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture (Note 2) Support for DDR3 1900/1600/1333/1066/800 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 DTS... drive T.I. Support for SATA 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 -
...(Note 1) Dual channel memory architecture (Note 2) Support for DDR3 1900/1600/1333/1066/800 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 DTS... drive T.I. Support for SATA 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 -
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... With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation...decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU...
... With virtualization, one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled displays normal POST message. (Default: Enabled) Init Display First Specifies the first initiation...decrease average power consumption and heat production. (Default: Enabled) Virtualization Technology (Note) Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - This function may enhance protection for the computer, reducing exposure to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU...
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.../O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the...the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. ...
.../O address and corresponding interrupt. Options are : SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - Options are : 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Selects an operating mode for the...the SATA controller to AHCI mode. RAID/IDE Enables RAID for the SATA controller. (The IDE controller still operates in the GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip or configures the SATA controller to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. ...
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You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You may press the Install button following an item to install it. 3-3 Driver CD Information This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - 3-2 Software Applications This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...normal system operation. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. X48T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is ... the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-...
...normal system operation. Normally, the system works on the next system boot and copy the BIOS file to the main BIOS to enter MSDOS mode. X48T-DQ6 F3b . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/17/2007-X48-ICH9-6A89OG0FC-00 Because BIOS flashing is ... the latest compressed BIOS update file that support Dual BIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 70 - 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-FlashTM and @BIOSTM. What is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-...
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... an incorrect BIOS file could result in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box... your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 -
... an incorrect BIOS file could result in Step 1: Click Update New BIOS. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. F1) obtained from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function Click Update New BIOS Step 2: In the Open dialog box... your system. • If more than one model is correct, then click OK. Step 4: As the system boots, press to enter the BIOS Setup program. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 74 -
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...Live Utility Update (Check For Latest Utility Version) • The above data is for reference only. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to run in notification area.)...GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of time. Actual performance may vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary depending on testing method. Meter Mode - GA-X48T-DQ6...
...Live Utility Update (Check For Latest Utility Version) • The above data is for reference only. 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to run in notification area.)...GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is a revolutionary technology that delivers unparalleled power savings with the simple click of time. Actual performance may vary based on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary depending on testing method. Meter Mode - GA-X48T-DQ6...
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...begins, look for a message which says "Press to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 - Skip this step and proceed to enter RAID Setup Utility..." (Figure 2). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive...
...begins, look for a message which says "Press to the installation of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 3), use the up or down arrow key to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 86 - Skip this step and proceed to enter RAID Setup Utility..." (Figure 2). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Highlight the item that you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive...
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... DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 - PCIE-to abort. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: GRAID ...item, enter the size of the items above are typical values: RAID 0-128KB [KL]-Switch RAID Block Size [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 [ESC]-Abort 5. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (...
... DATA ON THE SELECTED HARD DISK WILL BE LOST WHEN EXIT WITH SAVING [KL]-Switch Unit [DEL,BS]-Delete Number Figure 7 [ENTER]-Next [ESC]-Abort GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 88 - PCIE-to abort. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: GRAID ...item, enter the size of the items above are typical values: RAID 0-128KB [KL]-Switch RAID Block Size [ENTER]-Next Figure 6 [ESC]-Abort 5. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (...
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...the RAID Disk Drive List block. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). Press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive ...array. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort Press the space bar on the array to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit...
...the RAID Disk Drive List block. When prompted to confirm your settings before exiting the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). Press . GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Create RAID Disk Drive ...array. N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL]-Confirm Figure 11 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - [ESC]-Abort Press the space bar on the array to Non-RAID Solve Mirror Conflict Rebuild Mirror Drive Save And Exit...
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...a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for...Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 - The driver installation will load support for the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000)...
...a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want from the following mass storage device(s): (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for...Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 94 - The driver installation will load support for the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. (Windows XP/2003) RAID/AHCI Driver for GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller (Windows 2000) RAID Driver for GIGABYTE GBB363 Controller (Windows 2000)...
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Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 13 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13).
Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your system to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). When a screen similar to boot from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. Figure 13 GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 98 - GIGABYTE SATA2 controllers: Step 1: Restart your floppy disk (Figure 13).
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... more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to show the advanced options. In the Main Menu, press + to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Turn off your computer. 5. Replace the battery. 4. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to clear the...1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? If your speaker is the light of my ...
... more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to show the advanced options. In the Main Menu, press + to the Support\Motherboard\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Turn off your computer. 5. Replace the battery. 4. Saves changes and exit BIOS Setup (select "Save & Exit Setup") to clear the...1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - Q: How do I still get a weak sound even though I clear the CMOS values? If your speaker is the light of my ...
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...The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain GIGA-BYTE SPAIN WEB address : http://www.... address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.ua Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 120 -
...The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl Sweden WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.se France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it Spain GIGA-BYTE SPAIN WEB address : http://www.... address : http://www.gigabyte.pl Ukraine WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.ua Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru Latvia GIGA-BYTE Latvia WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.lv Poland Office of the website. GA-X48T-DQ6 Motherboard - 120 -