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... on the system, in order to restart your computer. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. Refer to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and...
... on the system, in order to restart your computer. Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled in sequence. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Windows 7 with size larger than the total system memory 3. Refer to set up Intel Rapid Start Store Partition Open the command prompt window and...
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...operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. While in BIOS Setup 1. DISKPART>detail disk DISKPART>select volume X DISKPART>set Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled. 2. "X" is complete, we recommend that disk...mode. E. The Timer slider in the notification area. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you to enter the BIOS Setup program. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1.
...operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, go to Application Software\Install Application Software, and select Intel Rapid Start Technology to install. While in BIOS Setup 1. DISKPART>detail disk DISKPART>select volume X DISKPART>set Intel Rapid Start Technology to Enabled. 2. "X" is complete, we recommend that disk...mode. E. The Timer slider in the notification area. Instructions: The Intel Rapid Start application allows you to enter the BIOS Setup program. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Installing and Configuring the Intel Rapid Start Application 1.
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... programs designed to work automatically with SP1 3. A. During the updating process, the monitor will be output from the speaker. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. This feature works best with programs designed to work with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live...
... programs designed to work automatically with SP1 3. A. During the updating process, the monitor will be output from the speaker. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. This feature works best with programs designed to work with the Internet to obtain their data such as Microsoft Outlook®, Microsoft Windows Live...
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... Response Technology. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Intel Smart Response A. B. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space...
... Response Technology. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. Intel Smart Response A. B. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Configuring Intel Smart Response Technology Step 1: While in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space...
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... any means without prior notice. Example: All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. 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. Check your motherboard looks like...
... any means without prior notice. Example: All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. 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. Check your motherboard looks like...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper 3 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 3 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 1-3-1 ... SATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...52 2-5 BIOS Features 53 2-6 Peripherals...55 2-7 Power Management 59 2-8 Save & Exit...61 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper 3 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 3 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 1-3-1 ... SATA Bracket 20 1-8 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs 24 1-10 Internal Connectors 26 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 2-1 Startup Screen 38 2-2 The Main Menu 39 2-3 M.I.T...41 2-4 System...52 2-5 BIOS Features 53 2-6 Peripherals...55 2-7 Power Management 59 2-8 Save & Exit...61 - 4 -
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... 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Program 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Q-Share...75 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 76 4-6 Auto Green...77 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology 78...
... 64 3-4 Contact...65 3-5 System...65 3-6 Download Center 66 3-7 New Program 66 Chapter 4 Unique Features 67 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 67 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 70 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 70 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 73 4-3 EasyTune 6...74 4-4 Q-Share...75 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 76 4-6 Auto Green...77 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology 78...
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G1.Sniper 3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express ... PCI Bridge PCI Bus VIA VT6308 x1 CREATIVE CA0132 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub VIA VL810 Hub VIA VL810 Hub 8 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS 2 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s Switch 1 SATA 3Gb/s or 1 mSATA Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out HP Out Line Out MIC/Line In...
G1.Sniper 3 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz Dual Channel Memory 1 PCI Express ... PCI Bridge PCI Bus VIA VT6308 x1 CREATIVE CA0132 LPC Bus iTE Super I/O DisplayPort HDMI DVI-D D-Sub VIA VL810 Hub VIA VL810 Hub 8 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS 2 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 2.0/1.1 2 SATA 6Gb/s 3 SATA 3Gb/s Switch 1 SATA 3Gb/s or 1 mSATA Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out HP Out Line Out MIC/Line In...
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... header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x IEEE 1394a headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x reset button Voltage measurement points 1 x BIOS switch 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x D-Sub port - 11 - Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 ...
... header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x IEEE 1394a headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x reset button Voltage measurement points 1 x BIOS switch 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 1 x D-Sub port - 11 - Storage Interface USB IEEE 1394 ...
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...GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port(s) on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS...motherboard model. Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
...GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the integrated graphics port(s) on the CPU/system cooler you install. 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for @BIOS...motherboard model. Back Panel Connectors I/O Controller Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled ...
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...DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ... enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory...
...DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - Dual Channel mode cannot be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ... enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following : Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory...
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Align the card with your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your ...
Align the card with your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to correctly install your ...
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... the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. Dual Display Configurations for line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. This jack can be used to the default playback device. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. In...
... the LAN port LEDs. Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. Dual Display Configurations for line in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. This jack can be used to the default playback device. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. In...
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... an open-case environment when they DIP want to c1 h2DIa3P nge hardware components or conduct hardware testing. BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to...Always turn on/off your computer and unplug the power cord from the backup BIOS) BIOS LED Indicators: BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active) MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset...
... an open-case environment when they DIP want to c1 h2DIa3P nge hardware components or conduct hardware testing. BIOS Switch: SW4 1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS) 3: Backup BIOS (Boot from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. • After system restart, go to...Always turn on/off your computer and unplug the power cord from the backup BIOS) BIOS LED Indicators: BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active) MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset...
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... DIP Pin 1 1 23 2 GND Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) VSA BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) CPUPLL BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DDRVTT BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) VDIMM BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) PCHIO BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 M_SATA M_SATA M_SATA M_SATA M_SATA...
... DIP Pin 1 1 23 2 GND Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) VSA BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) CPUPLL BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DDRVTT BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) VDIMM BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) PCHIO BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin 1 M_SATA M_SATA M_SATA M_SATA M_SATA...
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... Pin No. When two or more graphics cards are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. Definition 1 NC BIOS Switcher (SW4) 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND 15 6 GND 7 VCC Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 8 VCC 9 VCC 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 +12V 14 +12V 15 +12V F_AUDIO(H) F_USB30...™/SLI, you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provides auxiliary power...
... Pin No. When two or more graphics cards are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. Definition 1 NC BIOS Switcher (SW4) 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND 15 6 GND 7 VCC Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 8 VCC 9 VCC 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 +12V 14 +12V 15 +12V F_AUDIO(H) F_USB30...™/SLI, you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) PWM Switch (X58A-OC) 3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector) The power connector provides auxiliary power...
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... model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the ...Used batteries must be lost. Hardware Installation - 30 - When the mSATA connector is turned off. MSATA PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 9) ...
... model. •• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the ...Used batteries must be lost. Hardware Installation - 30 - When the mSATA connector is turned off. MSATA PWM Switch (X58A-OC) BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC) 1 M_SATA F_PANEL(NH) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 DIP 1 23 1 9) ...
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... this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is in S3/ S4 sleep state...
... this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). •• SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the pin assignments below. The LED is in S3/ S4 sleep state...
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... 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
... 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) •• Always turn off your chassis front panel audio module to this jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. 13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports...
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... 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIO 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measuremen...
... 11 D2+ 2 SSRX1- Pin No. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIO 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to the USB bracket. 1 DIP 1 23 1 Voltage measuremen...