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For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in...
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard 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 ... Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...46 2-5 BIOS Features 47 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 53 2-8 Save & Exit...55 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard 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 ... Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 2-4 System...46 2-5 BIOS Features 47 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 53 2-8 Save & Exit...55 - 4 -
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... System 69 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 86 5-2-4 USB Blocker...87 Chapter...
... System 69 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 86 5-2-4 USB Blocker...87 Chapter...
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G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1150 CPU x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 ...+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory Switch or DisplayPort DVI-I HDMI HDMI 6 SATA 6Gb/s 6 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 Creative® Sound Core 3D Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/Speaker Out Line Out MIC/Line In S/PDIF Out...
G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1150 CPU x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 ...+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory Switch or DisplayPort DVI-I HDMI HDMI 6 SATA 6Gb/s 6 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 Creative® Sound Core 3D Dual BIOS LPC Bus iTE® Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/Speaker Out Line Out MIC/Line In S/PDIF Out...
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... cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches Voltage measurement points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DisplayPort 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio...
... cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches Voltage measurement points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DisplayPort 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio...
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...; Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support ... iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating...
...; Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8/7 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support ... iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating...
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After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as...with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
After the memory is installed. 2. DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Hardware Installation - 16 - If you are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as...with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power...
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... card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required... BIOS changes for your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing Expansion Cards Read the following guidelines ...
... card straight out from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required... BIOS changes for your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - 1-5 Installing Expansion Cards Read the following guidelines ...
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Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Line Out The default line out jack. This jack can be used . USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification ...
Use this audio jack for line in jack. Use this port for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Line Out The default line out jack. This jack can be used . USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification ...
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...1 12 23 34 4 DIDPIP 1 12 23 34 4 SB BIOS_SW BBIIOOSS SSwwiittcchheerr ((SSWW44)) BBIIOOSS SSwwiittcchheerr ((SSWW44)) BIOS Switches: BIOS_SW 2 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 1 2 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS...; Always turn on/off your computer and unplug the power cord from the backup BIOS) 1 SB 2 1: Dual BIOS 1 2 2: Single BIOS 1 BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is on, or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur....
...1 12 23 34 4 DIDPIP 1 12 23 34 4 SB BIOS_SW BBIIOOSS SSwwiittcchheerr ((SSWW44)) BBIIOOSS SSwwiittcchheerr ((SSWW44)) BIOS Switches: BIOS_SW 2 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 1 2 2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button. •• Do not use the clear CMOS...; Always turn on/off your computer and unplug the power cord from the backup BIOS) 1 SB 2 1: Dual BIOS 1 2 2: Single BIOS 1 BIOS LED Indicators: MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active) BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is on, or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur....
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...1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) VRING, VIOD, and VDIMM. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) PCIe power cBoInOnSecStowrit(cShAeTrA(S)(WX548)A-OC) 1 23 1 23 PCIeDCIPontrol (Z87X-UP7) 1 23 ...G1.SPniipnerN3)o. Pin 1Voltage mVeaSsAurement 1 points(G1.Sniper 3) 2 Pin 1Voltage mVeAasXurGement points(G1.Sniper 3) DefinBiItOioSnSwitcher (SW4) PoweBrIOS Switcher (SW4) GNDBIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1Voltage mVeaRsIuNrement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1Voltage mVeaRsIuNreGment points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1Voltage mVeaIOsuDrement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS...
...1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) VRING, VIOD, and VDIMM. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) PCIe power cBoInOnSecStowrit(cShAeTrA(S)(WX548)A-OC) 1 23 1 23 PCIeDCIPontrol (Z87X-UP7) 1 23 ...G1.SPniipnerN3)o. Pin 1Voltage mVeaSsAurement 1 points(G1.Sniper 3) 2 Pin 1Voltage mVeAasXurGement points(G1.Sniper 3) DefinBiItOioSnSwitcher (SW4) PoweBrIOS Switcher (SW4) GNDBIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1Voltage mVeaRsIuNrement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1Voltage mVeaRsIuNreGment points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1Voltage mVeaIOsuDrement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS...
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.... 2. SATA3 5 4 7 7 G.QBOFM 3 2 G.QBOFM 1 0 1 1 G.QBOFM Pin No. You may be lost. UG DEBUG T PORT 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single...
.... 2. SATA3 5 4 7 7 G.QBOFM 3 2 G.QBOFM 1 0 1 1 G.QBOFM Pin No. You may be lost. UG DEBUG T PORT 7) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. •• Always turn off . Hardware Installation Each SATA connector supports a single...
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... your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. You may differ by issuing...
... your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. You may differ by issuing...
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... different wire assignments, please contac1 t the chassis manufacturer. Definition 11 D2+ 12 D2- Hardware Installation Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) ATX_ 4 IP 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel ...1 CLR_CMOS CI 17 SSRX2+ DIS_ME 18 SSRX219 VBUS GP15M__CSPATTA (GA-IVB) 10 NC 20 No Pin Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)Only thTweP/hMUouSsBiBnIOg pSoSrwtsitcrhoeru(tSeWd4t)o the Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) F_USPBC3Ie0Choentarodl e(Zr87cXa-nUPs7u) pport thAeTXO_N12/VO_F2XF3Charge2 funPWctMioSnw. ...
... different wire assignments, please contac1 t the chassis manufacturer. Definition 11 D2+ 12 D2- Hardware Installation Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) ATX_ 4 IP 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel ...1 CLR_CMOS CI 17 SSRX2+ DIS_ME 18 SSRX219 VBUS GP15M__CSPATTA (GA-IVB) 10 NC 20 No Pin Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)Only thTweP/hMUouSsBiBnIOg pSoSrwtsitcrhoeru(tSeWd4t)o the Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) F_USPBC3Ie0Choentarodl e(Zr87cXa-nUPs7u) pport thAeTXO_N12/VO_F2XF3Charge2 funPWctMioSnw. ...
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... the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX-... prevent damage to the USB bracket. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. To clear...
... the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. Definition 1 Power (5V) 9 1 2 Power (5V) 10 2 3 USB DX-... prevent damage to the USB bracket. 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. To clear...
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...unless you do it is turned on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version...
...unless you do it is turned on the motherboard. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on . To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. •• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and... easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is recommended that searches and downloads the latest version...
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... will boot from the device immediately. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first... boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot...
... will boot from the device immediately. After system restart, the device boot order will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first... boot device, then press to enter BIOS Setup first. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot...
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... Setup under the Shortcuts list on your keyboard to move through various settings and make adjustments for quick configuration or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1e) Switch to Windows Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 -... B. In Windows Mode, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. Or you can easily point and click through the option menus for optimum performance. Windows Mode (Default) Differing from traditional ...
... Setup under the Shortcuts list on your keyboard to move through various settings and make adjustments for quick configuration or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: F1e) Switch to Windows Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language Help Function Keys Configuration Items Current Settings - 33 -... B. In Windows Mode, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. Or you can easily point and click through the option menus for optimum performance. Windows Mode (Default) Differing from traditional ...
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... all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the ...system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in...
... all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as an image and save the current BIOS settings to a profile or load optimized defaults for optimal-performance system operations. •• When the ...system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in...
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Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - If this occurs, clear the ...CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup 2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to...
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - If this occurs, clear the ...CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup 2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not to...