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...means without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is ...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For ...
...means without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by copyright laws and is ...; For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 61 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 61 3-2 Application Software 62 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents G1.Sniper 2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 5.25" Front Access Control Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports, 1 Power eSATA...
... 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents G1.Sniper 2 motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Quick Installation Guide Four SATA cables I/O Shield One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 5.25" Front Access Control Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports, 1 Power eSATA...
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. •...
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Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
Push down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the push pins diagonally. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male ...
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...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 222 Align the card with your computer. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system.
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... to the Catalyst Control Center. C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. System Requirements - Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance... the graphics card on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 slot. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -
... to the Catalyst Control Center. C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. System Requirements - Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of the two cards. Browse to the manual of your graphics cards. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance... the graphics card on your graphics cards for enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on the PCIEX16 slot. Browse to the manual that came with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -
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... Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin...
... Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to this header. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. F_AUDIO(H) For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio: Pin...
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... so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an...
... so may cause damage to the motherboard. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 14) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an...
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... a power limit for CPU over-current protection. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Set this setting. (Default: Auto) Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to reduce the...
... a power limit for CPU over-current protection. All Enables all CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this item to Disabled if you to manually configure CPU Turbo ratios in system halt state. Set this setting. (Default: Auto) Internal CPU PLL Overvoltage Enabled allows CPU PLL voltage to reduce the...
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.... Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to manually set the system memory multiplier. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted...
.... Note: If your system fails to boot after overclocking, please wait for 20 seconds to allow the BCLK/DMI/PEG Frequency(0.1MHz) item below to manually set the system memory multiplier. This item is configurable only if the BCLK/DMI/PEG Clock Control option is occurring, PROCHOT signals will be emitted...
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...are used , set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to set the date. Head Number of cylinders. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. For example, 1 ...set the time. Cylinder Number of heads. BIOS Setup - 48 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to CHS. Capacity Approximate capacity of the ...
...are used , set to None so the system will skip the detection of the device during the POST. (Default) • Manual Allows you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to set the date. Head Number of cylinders. Access Mode Sets the hard drive access mode. For example, 1 ...set the time. Cylinder Number of heads. BIOS Setup - 48 - Time (hh:mm:ss) Sets the system time. If you to manually enter the specifications of the hard drive when the hard drive access mode is set this item to CHS. Capacity Approximate capacity of the ...
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... occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is set to run at full speeds. Current System1 Temp./System2 Temp./System3 Temp...emit warning sound. Displays current system temperatures detected by each system temperature sensor on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to Manual. CPU FAN/FAN1/FAN3 Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. Slope PWM Allows you to enable the CPU fan ...
... occurs. (Default: Disabled) CPU Smart FAN Control Allows you to determine whether to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows you to emit warning sound if the CPU/system fan is set to run at full speeds. Current System1 Temp./System2 Temp./System3 Temp...emit warning sound. Displays current system temperatures detected by each system temperature sensor on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to Manual. CPU FAN/FAN1/FAN3 Fail Warning Allows the system to control the CPU fan speed. Slope PWM Allows you to enable the CPU fan ...
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...• Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install...in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
...• Some device drivers will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.) - 61 - Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Or click No if you wish to install...in Universal Serial Bus Controller in the screen shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to install new GIGABYTE utilities. You can click the Install All button and "Xpress Install" will appear asking whether to My Computer, double-click the optical drive...
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You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals. Drivers Installation - 62 - 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software.
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...from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS....ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. site and update the BIOS. G1.Sniper 2 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/01/2011-Z68-7A89WG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is ...
...from the nearest @BIOS server 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. For the sake of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS....ensure normal system operation. However, if the main BIOS is potentially risky, please do it with the Q-Flash Utility A. site and update the BIOS. G1.Sniper 2 F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 07/01/2011-Z68-7A89WG0LC-00 Because BIOS flashing is ...
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... (for your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS ... Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Failure to start. 3. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to boot...
... (for your motherboard is not present on -screen instructions to complete. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function: Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is stable and do so may result in "Update the BIOS ... Update BIOS from an inadequate BIOS flashing. Failure to start. 3. B. Follow the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and then download the BIOS file that the BIOS file to boot...
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...can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step ...3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. B.
...can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/write performance without the need for RAID 0. To manually set eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) under the Integrated Peripherals menu to Enabled to Chapter 5, "Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System." ) Step ...3: Install the motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions: (Note 2) Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. B.
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... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 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 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be... the onscreen instructions to confirm (Figure 10). On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Appendix In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive ...
... : Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 117.7 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 11 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be... the onscreen instructions to confirm (Figure 10). On Request also allows users to restore the master drive to the recovery drive manually using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility in the system. Appendix In the SELECT DISKS box, press on the hard drive ...