User Manual (GA-EX38-DS4)Table of ContentsBox Contents6Optional Items6GA-EX38-DS4 Motherboard Layout7Block Diagram8Chapter 1 Hardware Installation9Installation Precautions9Product Specifications10Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler13Installing the CPU13Installing the CPU Cooler15Installing the Memory16Dual Channel Memory Configuration16Installing a Memory17Installing an Expansion Card18Installing the SATA Bracket19Back Panel Connectors20Internal Connectors22Chapter 2 BIOS Setup35Startup Screen36The Main Menu37Standard CMOS Features39Advanced BIOS Features41Integrated Peripherals43Power Management Setup46PnP/PCI Configurations48PC Health Status49MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)51Load Fail-Safe Defaults55Load Optimized Defaults55Set Supervisor/User Password56Save & Exit Setup57Exit Without Saving57Chapter 3 Drivers Installation59Installing Chipset Drivers59Software Applications60Driver CD Information60Hardware Information61Contact Us61Chapter 4 Unique Features63Xpress Recovery263BIOS Update Utilities68Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility68Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility71EasyTune 5 Pro73Dynamic Energy Saver74Windows Vista ReadyBoost76Chapter 5 Appendix77Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)77Configuring Intel ® ICH9R SATA Controllers77Making a SATA RAID/AHCI Driver Diskette83Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System84Configuring Audio Input and Output89Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio89Installing the S/PDIF In Cable (Optional)91Enabling the DTS (Digital Theater Systems) Function93Configuring Microphone Recording94Using the Sound Recorder96Troubleshooting97Frequently Asked Questions97Troubleshooting Procedure98Regulatory Statements100Size: 6.76 MBPages: 104Language: EnglishOpen manual
