GA-X38-DS5 (rev. 1.0)

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Intel® X38 + ICH9R Chipset
 
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Downloads
  • Driver(+13)
  • BIOS(+5)
    • Version
      Size
      Date
      Download
      Description
      F7F
      0.62 MB
      Apr 24, 2009
      Download
      1. beta BIOS
      2. Update Intel AHCI ROM
      F6
      0.60 MB
      Feb 27, 2008
      Download
      1. Enhance memory performance
      F5
      0.60 MB
      Jan 02, 2008
      Download
      1. ADD new version super I/O code.
      2. Enhance system performance and overclock capability
      3. Update CPU ID (Support Intel Yorkfield CPU)
      4. Improve CPU compatibility
      F4
      0.59 MB
      Nov 06, 2007
      Download
      1. Add more voltage control items
      F2
      0.59 MB
      Sep 19, 2007
      Download
      1. First Release
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CPU Support
FAQ
1. Due to different Linux support condition provided by chipset vendors, please download Linux driver from chipset vendors' website or 3rd party website.
2. Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.
Warning:
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.


Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping. CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
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