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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... in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
... 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... in the use of this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted...
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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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... 16 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 ... System 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.
... 16 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 ... System 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.
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.../SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one or two DDR3 memory modules...3 Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. 3 Channel-1. 3 Channel mode cannot 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 power outlet...
.../SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) If only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be enabled if only one or two DDR3 memory modules...3 Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_3 sockets. 3 Channel-1. 3 Channel mode cannot 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 power outlet...
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... sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an...
... sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Hardware Installation - 18 - • Removing the Card from the slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Locate an...
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... normal restart. • CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. S1 Blinking tem is on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The... system reports system startup status by chassis. 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 the hard drive activity...
... normal restart. • CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on when the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. S1 Blinking tem is on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The... system reports system startup status by chassis. 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 the hard drive activity...
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...Hardware Installation - 32 - You may be sure to touch the two pins for one . date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. ...8226; Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off ....
...Hardware Installation - 32 - You may be sure to touch the two pins for one . date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. ...8226; Contact the place of the battery holder, making them short for BIOS configurations). 15) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to factory defaults. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off ....
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... may result in system's failure to boot. 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 a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the...
... may result in system's failure to boot. 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 a Windows-based utility that you do it is recommended that searches and downloads the...
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... Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. The system will still be used for one time only. 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 the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to ...
... Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. Note: The setting in Boot Menu. A. The system will still be used for one time only. 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 the key to show the BIOS POST screen at system startup, refer to ...
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... the submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system ...Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar 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 submenu. • If you do not find the settings you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system ...Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Change CPU's Clock & Voltage F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar 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 ...
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... Change, set , or disable password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types,... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use ...
... Change, set , or disable password. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use this function to load the BIOS settings from BIOS If your CPU, memory, etc. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to configure the system time and date, hard drive types,... Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First select the profile you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. You can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use ...
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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 45oC... } 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 45oC...
... } 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 45oC... } 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 45oC...
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... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. M.I.T. For more information about Intel...
... F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup - 38 - The adjustable range is present only when you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. M.I.T. For more information about Intel...
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...using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set- Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Intel(R)...
...using an Intel CPU that supports this setting. (Default) When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this set- Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU ... When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). Intel(R)...
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.... (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used; BIOS Setup - 40 - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Auto...
.... (Default: Disabled) BCLK Frequency(Mhz) Allows you to manually set the system memory multiplier. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on the CPU being used; BIOS Setup - 40 - QPI Clock Ratio Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Auto...
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... Clock Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the...
... Clock Skew Allows you to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. >>>>> Advanced Clock Control CPU Clock Drive Allows you to set the CPU clock prior to the...
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... are : Auto (default), 1~6. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 42 - tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~7. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the XMP memory. tRRD Options are : Auto (default...
... are : Auto (default), 1~6. tRCD Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tRAS Options are: Auto (default), 1~31. >>>>> Channel A/B/C Advanced Timing Control tRC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. BIOS Setup - 42 - tRP Options are : Auto (default), 1~7. Profile QPI Voltage The value displayed here is dependent on the XMP memory. tRRD Options are : Auto (default...
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... Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~10 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~31...
... Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. tWTR Options are : Auto (default), 1~63. tFAW Options are : Auto (default), 1~31. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults BIOS Setup tWL Options are: Auto (default), 1~10 tRFC Options are : Auto (default), 1~15. tRTP Options are : Auto (default), 1~255. tWR Options are : Auto (default), 1~31...