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..., transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." 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. All rights reserved. No part of the product, read the Quick...
..., transmitted, or published in this : "REV: X.X." 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. All rights reserved. No part of the product, read the Quick...
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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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Hardware Installation - 12 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...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 - Unique Features Support for @BIOS Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue Support for Download Center Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for EasyTune...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.
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...Memory) If only one or two DDR3 memory modules are installed. 2. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 Due to install it is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to prevent hardware damage. • 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 ...
...Memory) If only one or two DDR3 memory modules are installed. 2. DDR3_2 DDR3_1 DDR3_4 DDR3_3 DDR3_6 DDR3_5 Due to install it is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be sure to prevent hardware damage. • 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 ...
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... your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Make sure the...
... your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the slot. Make sure the...
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... switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The front panel... On is detected at system startup. You may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. 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.
... switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may configure the way to turn off (S5). • PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The front panel... On is detected at system startup. You may issue beeps in S1 sleep state. 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.
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...Pin No. Failure to do 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After ... 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...
...Pin No. Failure to do 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 remove the jumper cap from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After ... 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...
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... battery holder, making them short for one . Hardware Installation Replace the battery. 4. 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 local environmental regulations. 17) OC_BUTTON This header connects to the Quick...
... battery holder, making them short for one . Hardware Installation Replace the battery. 4. 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 local environmental regulations. 17) OC_BUTTON This header connects to the Quick...
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... Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 37 - 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
... Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.) - 37 - 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration...
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The system will still be used for one time only. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu ...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. Assassin F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/24/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0QC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ...
The system will still be used for one time only. The POST Screen Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG Copyright (C) 1984-2010, Award Software, Inc. Motherboard Model BIOS Version G1. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu ...boot order will directly boot from the device configured in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screens may appear when the computer boots. A. Assassin F1c . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 12/24/2010-X58-ICH10-7A89QG0QC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key ...
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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...settings 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 displayed on the right side of...
... 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...settings 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 displayed on the right side of...
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... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use ... (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. 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,...
... MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency and voltages of your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the power-saving functions. PC Health Status Use ... (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. 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,...
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... 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... not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup
... 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... not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. BIOS Setup
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... CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 4 Enables only four CPU cores. 5 Enables only five CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, ...system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. BIOS Setup - 42 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please ...
... CPU cores. 3 Enables only three CPU cores. 4 Enables only four CPU cores. 5 Enables only five CPU cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU Cores Enabled (Note) Allows you to determine whether to decrease power consumption. When enabled, ...system halt state to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is dependent on the CPU being installed. BIOS Setup - 42 - For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please ...
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... control of CPU base clock. Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in system halt state. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).... QPI clock ratio. QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Uncore Frequency This value is enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating...
... control of CPU base clock. Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in system halt state. BIOS Setup Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) CPU EIST Function (Note) Enables or disables Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).... QPI clock ratio. QPI Link Speed Displays the current operating QPI link speed. Uncore Frequency This value is enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Disabled) CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating...
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... this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. the second is the memory ...to set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 44 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the Chipset clock. Disabled Disables this feature. Options are : 700mV, ...
... this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note) Uses Profile 2 settings. Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to the BCLK Frequency(Mhz) and System Memory Multiplier settings. the second is the memory ...to set the PCIe clock frequency. CPU Clock Skew Allows you to set the North Bridge clock prior to set the system memory multiplier. BIOS Setup - 44 - System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to the Chipset clock. Disabled Disables this feature. Options are : 700mV, ...
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... items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are synchronous to Disabled, this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme...
... items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. Standard Lets the system operate at its basic performance level. Options are synchronous to Disabled, this feature. - 45 - BIOS Setup Performance Enhance Allows the system to be configurable. Advanced Memory Settings CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2010 Award Software Advanced Memory Settings Extreme...