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... set-up of the motherboard is 1.0. 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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be...
... set-up of the motherboard is 1.0. 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. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this manual may be...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Assassin Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Assassin 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 ... Back Panel Connectors 22 1-9 Onboard LEDs 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 51 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 53 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 55 2-7 Power Management Setup 57 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Assassin Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Assassin 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 ... Back Panel Connectors 22 1-9 Onboard LEDs 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 27 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T 41 2-4 Standard CMOS Features 51 2-5 Advanced BIOS Features 53 2-6 Integrated Peripherals 55 2-7 Power Management Setup 57 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™ ...80 4-7 Auto Green...84 4-8 eXtreme...
... 66 3-4 Contact...67 3-5 System...67 3-6 Download Center 68 3-7 New Utilities...68 Chapter 4 Unique Features 69 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 69 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 72 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 72 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 75 4-3 EasyTune 6...76 4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 77 4-5 Q-Share...79 4-6 Smart 6™ ...80 4-7 Auto Green...84 4-8 eXtreme...
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G1.Assassin Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory 1 PCI ... QPI Interface Intel® X58 Intel® ICH10R IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x2 Marvell 88SE9182 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 SATA 6Gb/s Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 x1 CREATIVE CA20K2 PCI Bus LPC Bus IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC...
G1.Assassin Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1366 CPU CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz) DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual/3 Channel Memory 1 PCI ... QPI Interface Intel® X58 Intel® ICH10R IOH CLK (133 MHz) PCI Express Bus x2 Marvell 88SE9182 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 2 SATA 6Gb/s Dual BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB 2.0/1.1 x1 CREATIVE CA20K2 PCI Bus LPC Bus IT8720 PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC...
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Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x Renesas ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
Hardware Installation USB Internal Connectors Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS South Bridge: - Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) 1 x Renesas ... speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 16 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM...
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...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ... version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor XL-ATX Form Factor; 34.5cm x 26.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 12 -
...; Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune * Available ... version) Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor XL-ATX Form Factor; 34.5cm x 26.3cm * 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 only one DDR3 memory module 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...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . If you begin to install the memory:...
... in only one DDR3 memory module 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...Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode. Hardware Installation - 16 - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . If you begin to install the memory:...
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... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back...
... outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the slot and does not rock. • Removing the Card from the PCIEX16_1 Slot: Gently push back...
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... LED keeps blinking when the sys- S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. If a problem is in S1 sleep state...Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the reset switch 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 indicate the problem. You may ...
... LED keeps blinking when the sys- S1 Blinking tem is detected at system startup. The LED is off when the system is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. If a problem is in S1 sleep state...Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the reset switch 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 indicate the problem. You may ...
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..., place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) HP_PWR (Heatsink LED Power Connector) The power connector provides power to the LEDs on your computer, be sure to Chapter... 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...
..., place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) HP_PWR (Heatsink LED Power Connector) The power connector provides power to the LEDs on your computer, be sure to Chapter... 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet ...
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16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, ...
16) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of the battery holder, ...
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... 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 37 - If this chapter or introductions of the system in the main menu 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 quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
... 5, "Troubleshooting," for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 37 - If this chapter or introductions of the system in the main menu 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 quickly and easily upgrade or back up...
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Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot...boot device, then press to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. Assassin F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/24/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0QC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the ...
Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2." : BOOT MENU Boot...boot device, then press to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. Assassin F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/24/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0QC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the ...
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...Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash 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...available for 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 a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) ...
...Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash 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...available for 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 a highlighted setup option is not stable as shown below) ...
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...can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC...to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type 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 ...
...can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. F12: Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. First select the profile you can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all the power-saving functions. PC...to configure the system time and date, hard drive types, and the type 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 ...
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BIOS Setup This page is present only when you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the ... Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 F1c 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC Vcore...
BIOS Setup This page is present only when you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the ... Frequency Settings } Advanced Memory Settings } Advanced Voltage Settings } 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 F1c 133.27 MHz 3198.64 MHz 1332.71 MHz 1024 MB CPU Temperature 45oC Vcore...
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...core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology ... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. ...
...core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology ... Help F7: Optimized Defaults Intel(R) Turbo Boost Tech. (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. All Enables all CPU cores. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. ...
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... Clock Ratio Allows you to decrease power consumption. The adjustable range is overheated. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. BIOS Setup Uncore Frequency This value is enabled. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ...CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal ...
... Clock Ratio Allows you to decrease power consumption. The adjustable range is overheated. Uncore Clock Ratio Displays the Uncore clock ratio. BIOS Setup Uncore Frequency This value is enabled. For more enhanced power-saving state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency ...CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Enabled When the CPU or chipset detects that supports this setting. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal ...
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Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. the second is the memory ... memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup - 44 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item...
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to adjust the amplitude of the PCI Express and Chipset clock. the second is the memory ... memory multiplier according to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) Memory Frequency(Mhz) The first memory frequency value is automatically adjusted according to the CPU clock. BIOS Setup - 44 - Options are : 700mV, 800mV, 900mV (default), 1000mV. Options are : 700mV, 800mV (default), 900mV, 1000mV. Options are : 0ps~750ps. (Default: 0ps) (Note) This item...
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Rank Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~4. (Note) This item is set to those under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. ...
Rank Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~6. BIOS Setup Channel Interleaving Options are : Auto (default), 1~4. (Note) This item is set to those under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. ...