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...by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of...
...by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. 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 the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 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... Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health Status...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 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... Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 37 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 47 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 49 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 51 2-7 Power Management Setup 53 2-8 PC Health Status...
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... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme...
... 62 3-4 Contact...63 3-5 System...63 3-6 Download Center 64 3-7 New Utilities...64 Chapter 4 Unique Features 65 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 65 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 6...72 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 73 4-5 Q-Share...75 4-6 Smart 6™ ...76 4-7 Auto Green...80 4-8 eXtreme...
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G1.Sniper Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI ... RJ45 Marvell 88E1118R phy BigFoot Killer E2100 x1 x1 x1 Intel® ICH10R x1 PCI Express Bus x1 JMicron JMB362 CREATIVE CA20K2 PCI Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) LPC Bus IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 SATA 3Gb/s Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
G1.Sniper Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory 1 PCI Express x16 1 PCI ... RJ45 Marvell 88E1118R phy BigFoot Killer E2100 x1 x1 x1 Intel® ICH10R x1 PCI Express Bus x1 JMicron JMB362 CREATIVE CA20K2 PCI Bus Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB 2.0/1.1 (Note) LPC Bus IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 SATA 3Gb/s Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line...
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...Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center ...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
...Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center ...138; Support for Microsoft® Windows 7/Vista/XP Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
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... in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3. 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 momery moudles.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ... only one direction. After the memory is installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or...
... in the DDR3_1 or DDR3_3. 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 momery moudles.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ... only one direction. After the memory is installed. 2. A memory module can be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or...
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... Card from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7.
... Card from the slot. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7.
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... is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. S1 Blinking tem is operating. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front ...panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to the reset ...
... is on when the system is in S1 sleep state. S1 Blinking tem is operating. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front ...panel. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to this header according to the reset ...
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... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord... to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS...
... before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord... to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be lost. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After clearing the CMOS...
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... or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain...
... or to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to activate certain...
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... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To show the BIOS POST screen. BIOS Setup - 34 - A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1.Sniper F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/19/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0RC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press...
... down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. To show the BIOS POST screen. BIOS Setup - 34 - A. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1.Sniper F1f . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 01/19/2011-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0RC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press...
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...the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of the function keys Move cursor to select an item ...Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions...
...the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Save CMOS to BIOS Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The on-screen description of the function keys Move cursor to select an item ...Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions...
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...you to restrict access to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to a profile. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each .... F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals ...
...you to restrict access to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to a profile. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each .... F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. Integrated Peripherals ...
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...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1f 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature...CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status } ...
...Miscellaneous Settings [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level BIOS Version BCLK CPU Frequency Memory Frequency Total Memory Size F1f 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature...CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to boot. BIOS Setup 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) } M.I .T Current Status } ...
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For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU ...
For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. BIOS Setup - 38 - CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. Advanced CPU Core Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Advanced CPU ...
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... allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. (Note) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Multi...whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique ...
... allows the CPU to detect whether an overheating is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. (Note) This item is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. CPU Multi...whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. ting. (Default: Auto) Bi-Directional PROCHOT (Note) Auto Enabled Disabled Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that an overheating is a more information about Intel CPUs' unique ...
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.... (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), x36, x44, x48, Slow Mode. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used; BIOS Setup - 40 - The item is adjustable only when a CPU with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz...
.... (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Options are : Auto (default), x36, x44, x48, Slow Mode. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used; BIOS Setup - 40 - The item is adjustable only when a CPU with the CPU specifications. The adjustable range is from 100 MHz...
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... Chipset clock. Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item is present only when you to set the CPU clock prior to be configurable. BIOS Setup Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are: 700mV...
... Chipset clock. Options are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. (Note) This item is present only when you to set the CPU clock prior to be configurable. BIOS Setup Turbo Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default) Extreme Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are: 700mV...
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...: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 5~15. BIOS Setup - 42 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the...
...: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 5~15. BIOS Setup - 42 - When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the...
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...(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control B2B CAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~8. - 43 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Reads...
...(CMD) Options are: Auto (default), 1~3. >>>>> Channel A/B Misc Timing Control B2B CAS Delay Options are : Auto (default), 1~8. - 43 - ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup Round Trip Latency Options are: Auto (default), 1~255. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Turnaround Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2011 Award Software Channel A Turnaround Settings >>>>> Channel A Reads...