Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-X38-DS4 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
1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 16
1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration ................................................................ 16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory ............................................................................................. 17
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18
1-6 Installing the SATA Bracket ............................................................................. 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................. 20
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 35
2-1 Startup Screen ................................................................................................ 36
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 37
2-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 39
2-4 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 41
2-5 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 43
2-6 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 46
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 48
2-8 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 49
2-9 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 51
2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 56
2-11 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 56
2-12 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 57
2-13 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 58

Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4 Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-X38-DS4
Category	Motherboard
Language	English