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... Below it cannot be sure to the maximum memory capacity supported on the SATA hard drive. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Step 2: Select the SSD on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB.
... Below it cannot be sure to the maximum memory capacity supported on the SATA hard drive. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS Setup 4. Intel Rapid Start Technology A. Step 2: Select the SSD on the system. (1 GB=1024 MB.
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...You have created the Intel Rapid Start Technology store partition after entering S3 mode. When you execute the last command where you to enter the BIOS Setup program. Refer to the SSD after completing the commands above. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, ... and set when to copy and move the data from the memory to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. While in Advanced Settings allows you restart the system. 2. E. After the installation is volume of the selected disk and the volumes on...
...You have created the Intel Rapid Start Technology store partition after entering S3 mode. When you execute the last command where you to enter the BIOS Setup program. Refer to the SSD after completing the commands above. The Timer slider in the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk, ... and set when to copy and move the data from the memory to the results from Start\All Programs\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. While in Advanced Settings allows you restart the system. 2. E. After the installation is volume of the selected disk and the volumes on...
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... best with programs designed to open the registry editor. Step 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in the search field to work with SP1 3. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system...
... best with programs designed to open the registry editor. Step 2: As shown in the left screenshot below, click the Start button and type regedit in BIOS Setup 2. Intel Smart Connect Technology enabled in the search field to work with SP1 3. Configuring Intel Smart Connect Technology Step 1: After installing the operating system...
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... the notification area and double-click it to install all original data on the hard disk will be used for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be...
... the notification area and double-click it to install all original data on the hard disk will be used for the Intel SATA controllers in BIOS Setup 4. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in the operating system, use an SSD larger than 64 GB, the space beyond 64 GB can still be...
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... 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 this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
... 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 this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of...
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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 - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x mSATA connector * The SATA2 5 connector...
... 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 - Up to 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices - 1 x mSATA connector * The SATA2 5 connector...
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... 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 Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows 7 E-ATX... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product ...
... 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 Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Microsoft® Windows 7 E-ATX... Form Factor; 30.5cm x 26.4cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product ...
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... Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand..., speed, and chips 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...
... Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand..., speed, and chips 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...
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... completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to...
... completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Turn on the card until it is fully inserted into the slot. 4. If necessary, go to...
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... Off Description Linked properly No link Line In/Mic In Jack (Pink) The line in/Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Optical...
... Off Description Linked properly No link Line In/Mic In Jack (Pink) The line in/Mic in operating system environment only, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. Use this audio jack for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Optical...
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...; 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. VVoollttaaggee mmeeaassuurreemmeenntt ppooiinnttss((GG11..SSnniippeerr 33)) BBIIOOSS SSwwiittcchheerr ((SSWW44)) 1-9 Onboard... Buttons, Switches, and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for BIOS configurations). dat1e2i3nformation and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the ...
...; 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. VVoollttaaggee mmeeaassuurreemmeenntt ppooiinnttss((GG11..SSnniippeerr 33)) BBIIOOSS SSwwiittcchheerr ((SSWW44)) 1-9 Onboard... Buttons, Switches, and LEDs BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators The BIOS switch (SW4) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for BIOS configurations). dat1e2i3nformation and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to clear the ...
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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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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 TPM w/housing 4/5) CPU_FAN/FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4 (... from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system1 2s3tability. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. 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 to connect ...
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 TPM w/housing 4/5) CPU_FAN/FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4 (... from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system1 2s3tability. Overheating may hang. •• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. 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 to connect ...
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...positive and negative terminals of explosion if the battery is installed with local environmental regulations. 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...and can connect to a single solid-state drive. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Plug in accordance with a solid-state ...
...positive and negative terminals of explosion if the battery is installed with local environmental regulations. 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...and can connect to a single solid-state drive. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Plug in accordance with a solid-state ...
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... your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. 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 speaker on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will...
... your chassis front panel module to this header according to the pin assignments below. 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 speaker on the chassis front panel. One single short beep will...
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...contact the chassis manufaMc_tSuArTeAr. DIP 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 touch the two pins for... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. For information ab1out connecting the front panel audio module that has ...
...contact the chassis manufaMc_tSuArTeAr. DIP 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 touch the two pins for... the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values. •• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to factory defaults. For information ab1out connecting the front panel audio module that has ...
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... headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. Definition Pin No. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIO Pin No. Each USB header can also install the included 3.5" front panel into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be...
... headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. Definition Pin No. PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIO Pin No. Each USB header can also install the included 3.5" front panel into the USB 2.0/1.1 header. •• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be...