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...product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. 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...technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard...
...product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. All rights reserved. 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...technical information. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the motherboard...
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.... The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper M5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One IC extractor 55...
.... The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper M5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One IC extractor 55...
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..., make sure the chassis is best to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge...
..., make sure the chassis is best to installation, do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your dealer. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure they are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to wear an electrostatic discharge...
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... the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU.
... the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of the installed CPU.
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... expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot...
... expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card in the slot. 3. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot...
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... enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards. A power supply with two or above PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe... card driver in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver --
... enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards. A power supply with two or above PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe... card driver in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A. Refer to the manual of identical brand and chip and correct driver --
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... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED...
... and data loss or damage may occur. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED...
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... 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- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No...
... 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- 4 USB DY- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB DY+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No...
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... be set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Base Clock settings. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host Clock Value Displays the current host frequency. This value is dependent on CPU...
... be set the onboard graphics clock. The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to the CPU Base Clock settings. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host Clock Value Displays the current host frequency. This value is dependent on CPU...
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...speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Allows...Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to control the...
...speeds. && Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd/3rd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Allows...Normal Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. (Default) Silent Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to control the...
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... CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The...
... CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. For example, 1 p.m. is set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set , the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all BIOS settings; The...
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...xHCI controller, it should route the ports to xHCI controller. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you ...with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you to ...
...xHCI controller, it should route the ports to xHCI controller. All USB 3.0 devices function as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. Manual Allows you to determine whether to rout the USB 3.0 ports to the xHCI or EHCI controller before booting to OS, and also provides you ...with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI or EHCI. && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you to ...
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... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want...® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. [hi]-Prev/Next [TARBA]I-D(M5:)aSsttreipr e[sSdPaAtaCaEn]d-(pRa)reictyo.very [ENTER]-Done [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 17 [ENTER]-Select Step ...
... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 GB Sync : Continuous Create Volume [ HELP ] Select a sync option: On Request: volume is updated manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the hard drive you want...® Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. RAID10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror. [hi]-Prev/Next [TARBA]I-D(M5:)aSsttreipr e[sSdPaAtaCaEn]d-(pRa)reictyo.very [ENTER]-Done [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 17 [ENTER]-Select Step ...
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... to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will reset the disks to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - To remove the acceleration, select the accelerated drive/volume, press...
... to run the Intel® IRST utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will reset the disks to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel® IRST utility. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - To remove the acceleration, select the accelerated drive/volume, press...
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Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the array. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Selecting4. Drive Model 1 WDC WD800JD-22LS Serial # WD-...
Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have to manually rebuild the array in the array. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Selecting4. Drive Model 1 WDC WD800JD-22LS Serial # WD-...
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... the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which... BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS ...
... the POST, press the key to enter operating systems like MS-DOS or Window first. Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design, which... BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Unique Features Before You Begin 1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS ...
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... Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. B. If the BIOS update file ... BIOS file to be able to save the currently used boot-up screen. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update...
... Updating the BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot. •• Do not turn off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. B. If the BIOS update file ... BIOS file to be able to save the currently used boot-up screen. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in Face-Wizard and you save the BIOS update file obtained from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Update...
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... is selected, the sound will come out only from further away in combat. SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES: This page allows you can cancel or open a specific speaker manually. MIXER: This page allows you a distinct tactical advantage in FPS games, giving you to hear your input/output device. - 93 - Appendix This feature enables you...
... is selected, the sound will come out only from further away in combat. SPEAKERS/HEADPHONES: This page allows you can cancel or open a specific speaker manually. MIXER: This page allows you a distinct tactical advantage in FPS games, giving you to hear your input/output device. - 93 - Appendix This feature enables you...
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...errors or omissions in this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Certain Hazardous Substances in a manner that this text. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Moreover, we at the time of properly. Finally, we will fulfill the national laws as ... or electronic equipment is on the product or on how you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we suggest that you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your household waste disposal service...
...errors or omissions in this product must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of Certain Hazardous Substances in a manner that this text. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any unauthorized purpose. Moreover, we at the time of properly. Finally, we will fulfill the national laws as ... or electronic equipment is on the product or on how you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your product's user's manual and we suggest that you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling. When your household waste disposal service...