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G1.Assassin LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-G1ASSAS-1002R
G1.Assassin LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® Core™ i7 processor family User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-G1ASSAS-1002R
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Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
Disclaimer Information in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Example: Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 65 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 65 3-2 Application Software 66 3-3 Technical Manuals 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS ...
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... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents G1.Assassin motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield 5.25" Front Access Control Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports, 1 Power eSATA port, and 1 Quick Boost button One...
... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only. Box Contents G1.Assassin motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield 5.25" Front Access Control Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports, 1 Power eSATA port, and 1 Quick Boost button One...
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... handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
... handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. • Make...
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... installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to correctly install the CPU cooler...
... installation, check the back of the installed CPU. Hardware Installation Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to correctly install the CPU cooler...
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... the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Make...
... the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. Make...
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... and AMD Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970 series. A power supply with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - C. Browse to the manual of the graphics cards. For 3-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu, select the Enable...
... and AMD Radeon HD 6950 and HD 6970 series. A power supply with two/three/four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver - C. Browse to the manual of the graphics cards. For 3-Way CrossFireX: After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the CrossFireX menu, select the Enable...
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... enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cables from the power supply to the PCIE_12V_1 and PCIE_12V_2 connectors, or system instability may occur. For 4-Way CrossFireX: After...
... enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. Refer to the manual that you connect the power cables from the power supply to the PCIE_12V_1 and PCIE_12V_2 connectors, or system instability may occur. For 4-Way CrossFireX: After...
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... module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments...
... module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of the motherboard header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments...
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... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
... 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS values...
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... allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the QPI clock ratio. Important: It is highly recommended that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating...
... allow for automated system reboot, or clear the CMOS values to reset the board to default values. (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the QPI clock ratio. Important: It is highly recommended that supports this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating...
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... the CPU clock prior to the CPU clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings.
... the CPU clock prior to the CPU clock. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to manually set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to enhance memory performance when enabled. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings.
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... one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto...1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
... one of the three methods below : • Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST for faster system startup. • Auto...1 Master/Slave Configure your hard drive specifications. For example, 1 p.m. Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to manually enter the specifications of the device during the POST for faster system startup.
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... you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. BIOS Setup - 60 - Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you... emit warning sound if the CPU fan is set to the CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. Normal Allows the CPU fan to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
... you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. BIOS Setup - 60 - Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. Manual Allows you to run at full speeds. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you... emit warning sound if the CPU fan is set to the CPU temperature. Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to Manual. Normal Allows the CPU fan to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
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.... • Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended...
.... • Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 66 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 66 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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...risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GAG1A.F1) to access Q-Flash. Assassin F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12...00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Unique Features - 72 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. Extract the file ...the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @...During the POST, press the key to enter MS-DOS mode. G1. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update...
...risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. GAG1A.F1) to access Q-Flash. Assassin F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12...00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Unique Features - 72 - GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to ensure normal system operation. Extract the file ...the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in the Windows environment. @...During the POST, press the key to enter MS-DOS mode. G1. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you to update...
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...file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file... ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 75 - Using @BIOS 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate ...
...file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that the BIOS file to save the BIOS update file... ensure the Internet connection is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to boot. - 75 - Using @BIOS 1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate ...
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... first. Or you have to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Unique Features Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set ...Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to expand its capacity. To automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To...
... first. Or you have to enhance your hard drive read/write performance without the need for complex and time-consuming configurations. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. Unique Features Without the driver, the hard drive may not be able to automatically set ...Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to expand its capacity. To automatically set up a RAID-ready system and configure it for RAID 0. B. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is greater than the RAID-ready system drive. (To...