Abit IX38 QuadGT User Manual

Hardware Setup
BIOS Setup
Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix
IX38
QuadGT
Motherboard
Socket 775
User’s Manual
About this Manual:
This user’s manual contains all the information you may
need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s
manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe Reader), place
the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your
system. The auto-run screen will appear, click the
“
Manual” tab to enter its submenu. If not, browse the
root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and
double click the “AUTORUN” file.
 Chipsets: Intel X38 / ICH9R
 FSB 1333 MHz
 Dual Channel DDR2 1066
 Dual PCI-E X16 Slots
 Gigabit LAN
 6x Internal, 2x External SATA
3Gb/s Connectors
 USB 2.0 / IEEE 1394
 7.1-Channel HD Audio
 abit uGuru™ Technology
 abit Silent OTES™ Technology
 External CMOS Clearing
Button
 Quick Power & Reset Button
 Vista HW Ready

Abit IX38 QuadGT Specifications

General

Brand	Abit
Model	IX38 QuadGT
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Hardware Setup

1.1 Specifications & Layout

Details motherboard specs, components, and layout diagram.

1.2 Chassis and Motherboard Installation

Guides for chassis selection and mounting the motherboard.

1.3 Jumper Settings and CMOS Management

Explains jumpers, CMOS clearing, and battery replacement.

1.4 Connecting Chassis Components

Connects power, fan, and front panel components.

1.5 Installing Core Hardware

Procedures for installing CPU, memory, and graphics cards.

1.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connects storage, audio, USB, IEEE 1394, and other internal devices.

1.7 Onboard Indicators, Buttons, and Rear I/O

Explains POST codes, LEDs, buttons, and rear panel connections.

BIOS Setup

2.1 µGuru Utility

Accesses system performance settings via OC Guru and ABIT EQ.

2.2 Standard CMOS Features

Configures system date, time, and storage device settings.

2.3 Advanced BIOS Features

Manages CPU features, boot order, and security options.

2.4 Advanced Chipset Features

Adjusts DRAM timings and PCIe slot configurations.

2.5 Integrated Peripherals & Controllers

Enables/disables onboard controllers like SATA, USB, and Audio.

2.6 Power Management Setup

Configures system power states, wake-up functions, and AC power loss.

2.7 System Configuration (PnP/PCI, Defaults, Save/Exit)

Manages PnP/PCI, loads defaults, and handles saving/exiting BIOS setup.

Driver & Utility

3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN & Q-Install

Instructions for installing drivers and utilities from CD-ROM.

3.2 Core Component Drivers

Installs Intel Chipset, Matrix Storage, and Audio drivers.

3.3 Network & Storage Drivers

Installs LAN, JMicron SATA, and USB 2.0 drivers.

3.4 abit Specific Utilities

Installs abit µGuru utility and Acrobat Reader.

3.5 RAID Drivers

Installs SATA RAID drivers for Windows Vista and older versions.

Appendix

5.1 POST Code Definitions

Lists and explains POST codes generated during system startup.

5.2 Troubleshooting and Support

Addresses common issues, provides Q&A, and guidance for technical support.