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GA-EX38-DS5 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-EX38DS5-1101R - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-EX38-DS5 Feb. 22, 2008 Motherboard GA-EX38-DS5 Feb. 22, 2008 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 3
with the product. „ For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. „ For instructions on how to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. For product-related information, check on our - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 4
OptionalItems ...6 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard Layout 7 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 50 2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 52 2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 2-11 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 5
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 SATA2 SATA Controller 83 5-1-3 Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette 89 5-1-4 Installing the - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 6
Box Contents GA-EX38-DS5 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 One SATA bracket I/O Shield • The box contents above are for reference only - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 7
GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PHASE LED ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN1 USB_LAN2 RTL8111B/ 8111C AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B/ 8111C CODEC CD_IN PCIE_16_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 BP_BIOS MAIN_BIOS PCIE_16_2 Intel® X38 GA-EX38-DS5 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 8
8111C x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-133/100/66/ 33 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 Intel® X38 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 1394a - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 9
carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off. • Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 10
SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Š iTE IT8718 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive Š T.I. TSB43AB23 chip Š Up to 3 IEEE 1394a ports (2 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket connected to the internal IEEE 1394a header) GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 10 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 11
ATX main power connector Š 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Š Š 2 x system fan headers Š 1 x power fan header Š 1 x North Bridge fan header 1 x serial port header Š 1 x power LED header Š 1 x chassis intrusion header Power fan speed detection Š CPU overheating warning Š CPU/System/Power - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 12
you install. (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 4) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 5) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 13
before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. • Locate the - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 14
below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 15
CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Use extreme care when removing - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 16
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 the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power /performance. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 17
a memory module , make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch DDR2 DIMM A DDR2 memory module has a notch, so it can - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 18
motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 19
with a screw. Step 2: Connect the SATA cable from the bracket to the SATA port on your motherboard. Step 3: Step 4: Connect the power Plug one end of the cable from the bracket SATA signal cable into to the power supply. the external SATA con- nector on the bracket. Then attach the SATA - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 20
bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, out connectors may be interchanged based on the hardware design. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 21
to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/ 7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." - 21 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 22
SATAII0/1/2/3/4/5 10) GSATAIIA/B 11) PWR_LED 12) BAT power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. • After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 23
Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 24
power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports +5V SYS_FAN1/PWR_FAN: Pin No. Definition 11 1 GND SYS_FAN1 6) NB_FAN (North Bridge GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 25
stripe of different color. 34 33 2 1 8) IDE (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to two IDE devices such as hard drives and optical drives. Before attaching the IDE the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 1 2 39 40 - 25 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 26
. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The GIGABYTE SATA2 controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID the total number of hard drives must be an even number. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 27
11) PWR_LED (System Power LED Header) This header can be used to connect a system power LED on the chassis to indicate system power status S3/S4/S5 Off 12) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 28
. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 29
Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 GND 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functioninality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 30
supports digital audio out via an optional S/PDIF in cable. For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Power , carefully read the manual for your expansion card. Pin No. Definition 1 1 SPDIFO 2 GND GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 31
bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB header. • Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket. 19) F_1394 (IEEE 1394a Header, Gray) The header conforms to IEEE 1394a specification. The IEEE - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 32
. 2 26 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3 GND PD4 GND PD5 25 Pin No. 14 15 LRESET VCC5 LAD3 LAD2 VCC3 LAD1 Pin No. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition LAD0 GND RSVO RSV1 SB3V SERIRQ GND CLKRUN LPCPD RSV2 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 33
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCD NSIN NSOUT NDTR GND NDSR NRTS NCTS NRI No Pin 23) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with chassis intrusion detection - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 34
the power cord from the power outlet before manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations). 25) PHASE LED The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 35
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 a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 36
Keys B. The POST Screen Motherboard Model BIOS Version Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2008, Award Software, Inc. EX38-DS5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0JC-00 Function Keys - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 37
Version: F1a) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 38
CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 38 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 39
[None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: devices by using one of the three methods below: - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 40
manually 3 Mode Support Allows you BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Typically, 640 KB will be reserved for the MS-DOS operating system. Extended Memory The amount of extended memory. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the system. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 41
time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup. After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 42
Windows XP operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows state to decrease power consumption. (Default the GIGABYTE Logo supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 42 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 43
-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 44
. Set this option to Disabled if you wish to install operating systems that do not support Native mode, e.g. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in Native IDE mode. instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 45
LAN Cable Is Attached... If no LAN cable is attached to the motherboard, the Status fields of all four pairs of wires will show Open of 10/100/1000 Mbps in Windows mode or when the LAN Boot ROM is activated. When a Cable Problem Occurs... If a cable problem occurs on a specified pair - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 46
GIGABYTE SATA 2 chip. (Default: Enabled) Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode (GIGABYTE SATA2 Chip) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in the GIGABYTE an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 47
need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Power On by Ring Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 48
off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On Memory The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 49
PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the second PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 50
default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/ 176oF, 90oC/194oF. CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Fail Warning Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU/system/power fan is not connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 51
FAN Mode Specifies how to control CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only if CPU Smart FAN Control is set to Enabled. Auto Lets BIOS autodetect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU fan control mode. (Default) Voltage Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. PWM - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 52
DRAM RAS# Precharge 4 x Precharge delay(tRAS) 11 ******** Advanced Timing Control ******** x ACT to ACT Voltage Control [Manual] DDR2 Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, supports this feature. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 53
to manually power or 11% depending overclocking capability of your CPU. As stability is highly dependent on system components, when system instability occurs after overclocking, lower the overclocking ratio. (Note) This item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. - 53 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 54
settings. DRAM Timing Selectable (SPD) Manual allows all DRAM Timing items below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Manual. ******** Standard Timing Control ******** CAS default), 1~31. Command Rate(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1T, 2T. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 55
set the system voltages. Auto lets BIOS automatically set the system voltages as required. Manual allows all voltage control items below to be configurable. (Default: Manual) DDR2 OverVoltage Control Allows you to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as required. (Default - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 56
Press on this item and then press the key to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 57
12 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2008 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfiguratioEnsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Fail-Safe - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 58
Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Abandon all Data Press on this item and press the key. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes made in BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Press or to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 59
other drivers. • After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 60
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-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 61
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. - 61 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 62
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after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are different utilities. For example, a backup file created with Xpress Recovery cannot be restored using Xpress Recovery2. • USB hard drives are not supported - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 64
Windows XP as the example operating system.) A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive 1. Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3). Figure 3 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 65
4. After the operating system is installed, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop and select Manage (Figure 4). Go to Computer Management to check disk allocation. Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top)(Figure 5). Please note that - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 66
drive contains the Windows operating system. When the Windows operating system is detected, Xpress Recovery2 will begin the backup process (Figure 11). Figure 10 Figure 11 3. When finished, go to Disk Management to check disk allocation. Figure 12 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 67
D. Using the Restore Function in Xpress Recovery2 Select RESTORE to restore the backup to your hard drive in case the system breaks down. The RESTORE option will not be present if no backup is created before (Figure 13, 14). Figure 13 Figure 14 E. Removing the Backup 1. If you wish to remove the - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 68
Software, Inc. EX38-DS5 F1a . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 11/29/2007-X38-ICH9-6A89OG0JC-00 Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 68 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 69
)SfotounDdrive KL:Move ESC:Reset :Power Off Total size : 0 Free size : 0 3. Select the BIOS update file and press . Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step 2: The process of the system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 70
Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Load Optimized Defaults Press to load BIOS defaults Step 6: Select Save & Exit Setup and then press to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 71
and Using @BIOS: Use the motherboard driver disk included with the motherboard to install @BIOS. • Installing the @BIOS utility. • Accessing the @BIOS utility. Select @BIOS and click Install. Click Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 72
could result in an unbootable system. • If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. Step - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 73
BIOS Setup program. EasyTune 5 Pro provides the following functions (Note 1): overclocking/overvoltage, C.I.A./M.I.B. (Note 2), smart fan control, and hardware monitoring and warning. (For instructions on using EasyTune5 Pro, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Utility - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 74
, GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver is able to provide exceptional power savings of up to 70% and up to 20% improved power efficiency depending on motherboard model. • CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 74 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 75
Power Saver for the first time (Note 3). Total Mode - Button Information Table Button Description 1 Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off) 2 Motherboard Do NOT do any overclocking when the Dynamic Energy Saver is launched. (Note 1) Maximize system power saving with Dynamic Frequency - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 76
ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 77
from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. (Note 2) Required when the SATA controller is set to AHCI or RAID mode. (Note 3) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 78
Figure 1 Step 2: Save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 79
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 80
item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). There are four RAID levels supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of - 64KB [K L ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 80 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 81
Type/Status(Vol ID) 111.8GB Member Disk(0) 111.8GB Member Disk(0) [KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit Figure 7 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the ICH9R RAID BIOS utility, press or select Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 82
"Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [K L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 83
for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the GSATAIIA and GSATAIIB ports are supported by GIGABYTE SATA2.) Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. B. Configuring SATA controller mode and device boot order in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 84
RAID Disk Drive List ] [IJTAB]-Switch Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 3 [ESC]-Exit Note: In the main screen, you can select a hard drive in the Hard Disk Drive List block and press to see detailed information about the selected hard drive. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 85
characters in length for the created RAID drive to be identified by system BIOS or OS. [IJ]-Move Cursor [DEL,BS]-Delete Character [ENTER]-Next or JBOD (Figure 5). Then press to move onto the next step. GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Create New - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 86
BIOS automatically assigns the two hard drives installed as the RAID drives. 4. Set Block Size (RAID 0 only): Under the Block item, use the up or down arrow key to select the stripe block size (Figure 6), ranging from 4 KB to 128 KB. Press . GIGABYTE ]-Abort GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 86 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 87
the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press . A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 9). GIGABYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOSv1.06.59 [ Main Menu ] [ Hard Disk Drive - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 88
the RAID BIOS utility, then press (Figure 10). GIGABYTE Technology Window [KL]-Select ITEM [ENTER]-Action Figure 10 [ESC]-Exit Now, you may proceed to create the SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/AHCI driver 11 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 88 - [ESC]-Abort - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 89
be recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver disk to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode(Note). Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 90
manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 2 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 91
correct SATA RAID/AHCI driver again from the motherboard driver disk. When the screen as shown below appears, press to continue the driver installation from the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute. Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 92
manufacturer, press S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 6 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 93
Step 4: After the SATA RAID/AHCI driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 94
from the Windows Vista setup disk and perform standard OS installation steps. When a screen similar to that below appears, select Load Driver. (Figure 8). Figure 8 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk (Figure 9). Figure 9 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 94 - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 95
RAID Controller (Note) and press Next. Figure 10 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure 11). Figure 11 (Note) The item displayed in Figure 10 will be shown as - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 96
steps. When a screen similar to that below appears (RAID/AHCI hard drive(s) will not be detected at this stage), select Load Driver. (Figure 12). Figure 12 Step 2: Specify the location where the driver is saved, such as your floppy disk (Figure 13). Figure 13 GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 97
Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 14 appears, select GIGABYTE GBB36X Controller and press Next. Figure 14 Step 4: After the driver is loaded, select the RAID/AHCI drive(s) where you want to install the operating system and then press Next to continue the OS installation (Figure - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 98
Line in jack and manually configure the jack for microphone functionality. • If your front panel audio supports Intel HD Audio standard the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. ( speaker out. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 98 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 99
Step 2: Click the Audio I/O tab. In the speaker list on the left, select 2CH Speaker, 4CH Speaker, 6CH Speaker, or 8CH Speaker according to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up. Step 3: Everytime you connect an audio device to an audio jack, the Connected device box appears. Select - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 100
for audio processing. A. Installing the S/PDIF In Cable: Step 1: First, attach the connector at the end of the cable to the SPDIF_IN header on your motherboard. Step 2: Secure the metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 100 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 101
S/PDIF Out: The S/PDIF out jacks can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. B. Conneting a S/PDIF out Cable Connect a S/PDIF coaxial cable or a S/PDIF optical cable (either one) to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 102
-channel audio output, creating a virtual surround sound environment(Note). After installing the audio driver, at the center bottom of the Audio Control Panel, you should find the DTS control working, and you will not hear sound from analog speaker or headphone. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 103
that are not digitally processed by DTS encoding to be output from the S/PDIF OUT. 5-2-4 Configuring Microphone Recording Step 1: After installing the audio driver, the Audio Manager icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon to access the Audio Control Panel. Step 2: Connect your - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 104
, or you will not hear any sound when playing back the recording you just made. Select Realtek HD Audio Input in the Mixer device list GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard Recording Control - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 105
Step 6: To raise the recording and playing sound for the microphone, go to Options in Master Volume and select Advanced Controls. Click the Advanced button under a volume control option (e.g. Front Green In, Front Pink In). In the Other Controls field, select the 1 Microphone Boost check box. Step - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 106
setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 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-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 106 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 107
Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 108
and solved. END If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 109
GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for user's manual and we will be glad to help you with your effort. - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 110
hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table The following table is supplied in compliance with China's Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS) requirements: GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 110 - - Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS5 | Manual - Page 111
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your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/ Marketing) question, please link to : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. GA-EX38-DS5 Motherboard - 116 -
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GA-EX38-DS5
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-EX38DS5-1101R