Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Manual
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GA-X38-DQ6 LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel® CoreTM processor family/ Intel® Pentium® processor family/Intel® Celeron® processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-X38DQ6-1002R - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-X38-DQ6 Sept. 3, 2007 Motherboard GA-X38-DQ6 Sept. 3, 2007 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 4
Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems ...6 GA-X38-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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 5
4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 75 4-4 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 6
Contents GA-X38-DQ6 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel® LGA775 CPU Installation Guide One obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 7
GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RCA_SPDIF USB_1394_1 SYS_FAN1 ATX_12V_2X LGA775 CPU_FAN PCIE_12V ATX USB_1394_2 USB_LAN USB_LAN2 PWR_FAN RTL8111B Intel® X38 AUDIO F_AUDIO PCIE_1 NB_FAN RTL8111B GA-X38-DQ6 FDD PCIE_16_1 DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 CODEC CD_IN PCIE_2 PCIE_3 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 8
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 PS/2 KB/Mouse TPM - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 9
's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 10
in the LGA 775 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) Š L2 cache varies with CPU Š 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz FSB Š North Bridge: Intel® X38 Express Chipset Š South Bridge: Intel® ICH9R Š 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 8 GB of system memory (Note 1) Š Dual - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 11
Out connector Š 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports Š 2 x IEEE 1394a ports Š 2 x RJ-45 ports Š 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) I/O Controller Š iTE IT8718 chip Hardware Monitor Š System voltage detection Š CPU/System temperature - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 12
than 4 GB. (Note 2) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. (Note 3) The adjustable CPU voltage range depends on the CPU being used. (Note 4) Due to chipset limitation, Intel ICH9R RAID driver does not support Windows 2000 operating system. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 13
do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. LGA775 CPU Socket Alignment Key LGA 775 CPU Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 14
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position. Step 5: Once the CPU is properly inserted, replace the load plate and push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 15
. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above, the installation is complete - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 16
Back of the Motherboard To install a non-Intel CPU cooler that requires extra mounting holes, follow the steps below to remove the Crazy Cool heatsink from the back of the motherboard. 1. Use extreme received may vary in appearance from the ones illustrated above. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 17
following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: • Make sure 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 the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 18
in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 19
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 20
panel 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 make sure to turn off the power of the external enclosure. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 20 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 21
audio in connector. IEEE 1394a Port The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device. USB Port The USB port supports the USB then remove it from the motherboard. • When removing the - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 22
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." GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 23
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. - 23 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 24
power connector is recommended by the CPU manufacturer when using an Intel Extreme Edition CPU (130W). • To meet expansion 2x4 pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2x4 pin 12V) 7 +12V 8 +12V 12 24 1 13 ATX GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard ATX : Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND + - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 25
wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 26
Disk Drive Connector) This connector is used to connect a floppy disk drive. The types of floppy disk drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. Before connecting a floppy disk drive, locate the foolproof groove on the connector. 34 33 2 1 GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 27
with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The ICH9R controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. SATAII0 7 1 Pin No. 1 Definition GND 2 TXP - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 28
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 array. GSATAIIA System Status LED S0 On S1 Blinking S3/S4/S5 Off GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 29
a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 30
front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector) You may connect the audio cable that came with your optical drive to the header. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 30 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 31
Definition 1 Power 2 SPDIFI 3 GND 17) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 32
7 8 9 10 Definition TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ TPBPower (12V) Power (12V) No Pin GND • Do not plug the USB bracket cable into the IEEE 1394a header. • Prior to installing the IEEE 1394a bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and that the cable is securely connected. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 33
English 20) LPT (Parallel Port Header) The LPT header can provide one parallel port via an optional LPT port cable. For purchasing the optional LPT port cable, please contact the local dealer. 2 26 1 25 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Definition STBAFDPD0 ERRPD1 INITPD2 SLINPD3 GND PD4 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 34
NRI No Pin 23) BAT (BATTERY) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 35
the jumper. Failure to do so 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 BIOS configurations). - 35 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 36
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Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 38
, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. You can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 38 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 39
the Item Help block on the right (submenus only) Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Fail-Safe BIOS default settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 40
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 41
] [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: : Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984 BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 42
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 43
BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Multi-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) CPU - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 44
PCI Express graphics card on the second PCI Express x16 slot (PCIE_16_2) as the first display. (Note) 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 website. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 45
SATA RAID/AHCI Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage F7: Optimized Defaults SATA RAID/AHCI Mode (Intel ICH9R Southbridge) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Intel ICH9R - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 46
function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item to Disabled. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 46 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 47
Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults This motherboard incorporates cable diagnostic feature designed to detect of 10/100/1000Mbps 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-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 48
operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. Options are: SPP (Standard Parallel Port)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 49
] Everyday 0 : 0 : 0 [Enabled] [32-bit mode] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enter [Soft-Off] Item ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type Specifies supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 49 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 50
off upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Full-On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 51
: 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 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 52
ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Reset Case Open 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 53
mode. (Default) Voltage PWM Sets Voltage mode for a 3-pin CPU fan. Sets PWM mode for a 4-pin CPU fan. Note: The Voltage mode can be set for a 3-pin CPU fan or a 4-pin CPU fan. However, for a 4-pin CPU fan that is not designed following Intel PWM fan specifications, selecting PWM mode may not - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 54
Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults • Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components item appears only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 54 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 55
. Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow for automated 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 the CPU host frequency. This item is - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 56
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. High Speed DRAM DLL Settings Provides two different memory timing configurations. If your system becomes unstable after you overclock the DDR2 memory Phase Adjustment Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 56 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 57
whether to manually 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 to set memory voltage. Normal Supplies the memory voltage as - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 58
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 59
the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to continue system boot. In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you wish to make changes to BIOS settings. The user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes. To clear the password, press - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 60
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 61
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-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 62
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 63
English 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 64
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system soon after the operating system and drivers are installed. • The amount of data Intel® x86 platform • At least 64 MB of system memory • VESA compatible graphics card • Windows® 2000 with SP3 or later; Windows USB hard drives are not supported. • Hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode are not supported - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 66
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 67
English 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 68
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Xpress Recovery2 will - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 69
English 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 70
Windows environment. @BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS. 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility A. Before You Begin: 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard model - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 71
arrow key to select Update BIOS from Drive and press . • The Save Main BIOS to Drive option allows you to save the current BIOS file. • Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system. • If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 72
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 73
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>Program>Gigabyte>@BIOS C. Options and Instructions: 1. Save the Current BIOS File In the - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 74
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 4: As the - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 75
the CPU frequency Shows the supported function(s) Go to GIGABYTE website to update EasyTune 5 Pro Opens EasyTune 5 Pro help file Quits or minimizes the EasyTune 5 Pro interface Performance Enhancement Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to CPU, chipset, or memory and - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 76
the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK to turn on ReadyBoost. • The USB flash drive must have at least 256 MB of space. • The recommended amount of memory to use for ReadyBoost acceleration is one to three times the amount of RAM installed in your computer. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 77
(For example, on the GA-X38-DQ6 motherboard, the SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3, SATAII4 and SATAII5 ports are supported by ICH9R Southbridge.) Then connect the power connector 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 80
Name : RAID Level : Disks : Strip Size : Capacity : Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB [K L ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 5 [ENTER]-Select GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 81
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 driver diskette and the installation of the SATA RAID/ACHI driver and operating system. - 81 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 82
to abort. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v7.5.0.1017 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-07 Intel Corporation. All Rights the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. [K L ]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 8 [DEL]-Delete Volume GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 82 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 84
-RAID [ 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 85
item, use up or down arrow key to select RAID 0 (Stripe), RAID 1 (Mirror), 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 RAID ] [ Hard Disk Drive List ] Name: Level: Disks: Block: Size - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 86
Non-RAID Non-RAID Confirm Creation [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Create RAID [onHethlpe ]select HDD(Y/N)?Y CONFIRM RAID CREATION ALL 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 87
block to move 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 88
120 GB Type/Status RAID Inside RAID Inside [ RAID Disk Drive List ] Model Name ` RDD0: GRAID ALL DATA ON THE RAID WILL LOST!! ARE YOU SURE TO DELETE (Y/N)? N RAID Level Capacity Status 0-Stripe 240 GB Normal Members(HDDx) 01 [KL]-Select RAID GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard [SPACE]-Mark Delete [DEL - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 89
Manager 32 bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or 8) Intel Matrix Storage Manager 64 bit for Windows 64-bit. • For GIGABYTE SATA2 SATA controller, select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit for Windows 32-bit operating system or F) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 64Bit for Windows 64-bit. Your system - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 91
floppy disk or copy the 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 92 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 94
to boot 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 95
English Step 3: When a screen as shown in Figure 10 appears, select Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R SATA 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 - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 96 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 97
English 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 15). - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 98
Before installing the audio driver, make sure the "Microsoft UAA Bus driver for High Definition Audio" has been installed from the motherboard driver disk and your operating system has been updated with the latest Service Pack for Windows. (Note) 2/4/5.1/7.1 Channel Audio Configurations: Refer to - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 99
, 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 the device according to the type of device you connect. Then click OK to complete the - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 100
digital audio signals to the computer 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 101
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 signals. S/PDIF Coaxial Cable S/PDIF Optical Cable C. Configuring S/PDIF out: Click the tool icon in the DIGITAL section. In the S/PDIF In/Out - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 102
source material into multi-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 , and you will not hear sound from analog speaker or headphone. GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 102 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 103
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 microphone to the Mic in jack (pink) on the back - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 104
list, select Realtek HD Audio Input. Then set the recording sound level properly. Do NOT mute the recording sound, 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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Recording Control - 104 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 105
, and then click Sound Recorder to begin the sound recording. 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder Recording the Sound: 1. Make sure you have connected the audio input device (e.g. microphone) to the computer. 2. On the File menu, choose New. 3. To record a sound file, click the Recording but- ton . 4. To - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 106
network environment or status even with Teaming enabled. A. Enabling Teaming Functionality in Windows XP: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Software Applications. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 107
English B. Enabling Teaming Functionality in Windows Vista: Select Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility and click Install. Step 1: Insert the motherboard driver disk and select Software Applications. Click Install under Realtek Ethernet Teaming Utility for installation. Restart your system when - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 108
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 108 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 109
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 other metal objects. No Check if the CPU - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 110
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 110 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 111
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-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 112
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 112 - - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 113
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Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech - Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 | Manual - Page 116
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-X38-DQ6 Motherboard - 116 -
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GA-X38-DQ6
LGA775 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
TM
processor family/
Intel
®
Pentium
®
processor family/Intel
®
Celeron
®
processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X38DQ6-1002R