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... SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 103 5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 115 5-3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 116 5-3-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 116 5-3-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 117 5-3-3 Creative Software Suite 118 5-3-4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding 119 5-3-5 Configuring...
... SATA Controller 91 5-1-3 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller 97 5-1-4 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 103 5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 115 5-3 Configuring Audio Input and Output 116 5-3-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 116 5-3-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out 117 5-3-3 Creative Software Suite 118 5-3-4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding 119 5-3-5 Configuring...
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... JMB362 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 VLI VL810 USB30 Marvell 88E1118R USB_LAN CPU_FAN LGA1366 G1.Sniper DDR Voltage LED SYSTEM3 Temp. sensor FREQ. LED PHASE LED ATX DDR3_2 DDR3_1 NB PHASE LED DDR PHASE LED DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 AUDIO BigFoot Killer E2100 Intel® X58 HP_PWR LAN_LED NB Voltage L1... F_USB30 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL FAN3 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 GSATA3_7 GSATA3_6 FAN2 SPDIF_O System Temperature sensor - 7 - G1.Sniper Motherboard Layout CPU Voltage L1/2/3 CPU TEMP L1/2 KB_MS ATX_12V_2X COAXIAL SYS_FAN SYSTEM2 Temp.
... JMB362 USB_ESATA_2 USB_ESATA_1 VLI VL810 USB30 Marvell 88E1118R USB_LAN CPU_FAN LGA1366 G1.Sniper DDR Voltage LED SYSTEM3 Temp. sensor FREQ. LED PHASE LED ATX DDR3_2 DDR3_1 NB PHASE LED DDR PHASE LED DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 AUDIO BigFoot Killer E2100 Intel® X58 HP_PWR LAN_LED NB Voltage L1... F_USB30 F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL FAN3 SATA2_1 SATA2_0 SATA2_3 SATA2_2 SATA2_5 SATA2_4 GSATA3_7 GSATA3_6 FAN2 SPDIF_O System Temperature sensor - 7 - G1.Sniper Motherboard Layout CPU Voltage L1/2/3 CPU TEMP L1/2 KB_MS ATX_12V_2X COAXIAL SYS_FAN SYSTEM2 Temp.
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... modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX16_2 slot. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ...; Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (G o to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio 1 x Creative CA20K2 chip Support for Dolby® Digital Live and DTS™ Connect...
... modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with the PCIEX16_2 slot. 1-2 Product Specifications CPU ...; Support for an Intel® Core™ i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package (G o to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Audio 1 x Creative CA20K2 chip Support for Dolby® Digital Live and DTS™ Connect...
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... 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 3 x fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ... 1 x CPU overclocking button 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x eSATA/USB Combo connectors 1 x RJ-45 port 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out) I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip Hardware...
... 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 1 x system fan header 3 x fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x S/PDIF Out header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 1 x clearing CMOS jumper 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ... 1 x CPU overclocking button 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x eSATA/USB Combo connectors 1 x RJ-45 port 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out) I/O Controller iTE IT8720 chip Hardware...
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... port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors O.C. PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower ...keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. To return to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Refer...
... port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Use this feature, ensure that supports digital coaxial audio. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors O.C. PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower ...keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. To return to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. Refer...
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... Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Before using this audio jack to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect side speakers in jack. Line In/Mic In Jack...
... Speaker Out Jack (Gray) Use this feature, ensure that supports digital optical audio. Before using this audio jack to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration. Optical S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to connect side speakers in jack. Line In/Mic In Jack...
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...a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to work or even damage it.... 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital...
...a single plug. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. You may require you wish to connect an HDMI display to work or even damage it.... 10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). For example, some graphics cards may connect your graphics card if you to use a S/PDIF digital...
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... available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this menu...
... available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to configure all peripheral devices, such as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. Power Management Setup Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use this menu...
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... controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. tomatically. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) au- ures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to ... Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] ...
... controller. (Default: Enabled) Disabled will turn off all of the integrated SATA controllers. tomatically. For details on using the GIGABYTE X.H.D utility, refer to RAID(XHD) au- ures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to ... Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] ...
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...whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Audio Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard ...88SE9182 chip or configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables ...
...whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during the POST. (Default: Enabled) Onboard Audio Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard ...88SE9182 chip or configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. (Default) RAID Enables RAID for the SATA controller integrated in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled. AHCI Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Onboard H/W LAN Enables or disables ...
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... Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [RAID(XHD)] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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... Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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... Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... Peripherals eXtreme Hard Drive (XHD) ICH SATA Control Mode SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controllers USB Keyboard Function USB Mouse Function USB Storage Function Onboard Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard USB 3.0 Controller eSATA Controller eSATA Ctrl Mode GSATA3 6_7/IDE Controller GSATA3 6_7/IDE Ctrl Mode [Disabled] [IDE] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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...jacks on the icon in the operating system, rightclick on your computer. er out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. Then follow the on Speakers and select Configure... Speakers. A. While in the notification area and select Playback devices. figurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear peaker out. Configuring Speakers (The following for multi-channel speaker con- Line In/Mic...
...jacks on the icon in the operating system, rightclick on your computer. er out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. • 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer speaker out, and Side speaker out. Then follow the on Speakers and select Configure... Speakers. A. While in the notification area and select Playback devices. figurations. • 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. • 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear peaker out. Configuring Speakers (The following for multi-channel speaker con- Line In/Mic...
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...) to an external decoder for decoding to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Select SPDIF Out if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or HDMI screen if you use the internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) on the... icon in the notification area and select Playback devices. Step 3: You can transmit audio signals to get the best audio quality. 1. Step 2: On the Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out (Note 2), select Set as Default Device, and then open...
...) to an external decoder for decoding to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Select SPDIF Out if you use the S/PDIF Out connector(s) on the back panel for digital audio output or HDMI screen if you use the internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) on the... icon in the notification area and select Playback devices. Step 3: You can transmit audio signals to get the best audio quality. 1. Step 2: On the Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out (Note 2), select Set as Default Device, and then open...
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... use Windows 7 as control mode switching, EAX, X-Fi Crystalizer, and Encoder, into a simple interface that allows users to easily customize their audio experience. Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy, you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to launch Creative Alchemy. Appendix - 118 ...gaming experience. Step: Go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Alchemy to the right panel. The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Audio Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi. You will see the EAX effects are enabled when the game ...
... use Windows 7 as control mode switching, EAX, X-Fi Crystalizer, and Encoder, into a simple interface that allows users to easily customize their audio experience. Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy, you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to launch Creative Alchemy. Appendix - 118 ...gaming experience. Step: Go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Alchemy to the right panel. The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Audio Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi. You will see the EAX effects are enabled when the game ...
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... games. 5-3-4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect (Note 1) converts stereo or multichannel audio sources into Dolby Digital/DTS Connect format. Step 1: After installing the audio driver, go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi and open the MODE SWITCHER. •...to open the Creative Console Launcher. The Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect options are able to customize their audio settings for 3D audio and EAX effects in the Creative Audio Control Panel. - 119 - For details on how to open the help file. Go to Start\All Programs...
... games. 5-3-4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect (Note 1) converts stereo or multichannel audio sources into Dolby Digital/DTS Connect format. Step 1: After installing the audio driver, go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi and open the MODE SWITCHER. •...to open the Creative Console Launcher. The Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect options are able to customize their audio settings for 3D audio and EAX effects in the Creative Audio Control Panel. - 119 - For details on how to open the help file. Go to Start\All Programs...
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Then select Cinema Mode or Music Mode. To enable DTS Neo:PC which can turn 2-channel audio source into multi-channel output and allows you want to encode your audio into DTS digital format and output it from your DTS compatible device such as a home theater system or a digital speaker system, click the...
Then select Cinema Mode or Music Mode. To enable DTS Neo:PC which can turn 2-channel audio source into multi-channel output and allows you want to encode your audio into DTS digital format and output it from your DTS compatible device such as a home theater system or a digital speaker system, click the...
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5-3-5 Configuring Audio Recording After installing the audio driver, go to Audio Creation Mode. Switch to Start\All Programs\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi and open the Creative Console Launcher. Step 4: Enter the name of the AUDIO CREATION MODE screen, specify the audio source you want to save it. Step 2: In the Recorder section at the right bottom of the recording file and then specify where you want to record. To stop the recording, click to complete. - 121 - Appendix Then click Save to begin the re. Step 3: Select the record format and click cording.
5-3-5 Configuring Audio Recording After installing the audio driver, go to Audio Creation Mode. Switch to Start\All Programs\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi and open the Creative Console Launcher. Step 4: Enter the name of the AUDIO CREATION MODE screen, specify the audio source you want to save it. Step 2: In the Recorder section at the right bottom of the recording file and then specify where you want to record. To stop the recording, click to complete. - 121 - Appendix Then click Save to begin the re. Step 3: Select the record format and click cording.
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... 3: Then go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? For motherboards that 's why the light is still on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is equipped with power/amplifier. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems... or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 122 - If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in...
... 3: Then go to enter BIOS Setup during the POST mean? For motherboards that 's why the light is still on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is equipped with power/amplifier. A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer problems... or graphics card error Continuous short beeps: Power error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error Appendix - 122 - If not, please update it from GIGABYTE's website to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after the computer shuts down ? Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are hidden in...