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... 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Example: Changes to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO... Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, orpublished in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set...
... 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is the property of this manual are legally registered to their respective owners. Example: Changes to assist in this manual is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO... Classifications In order to the specifications and features in the use of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, orpublished in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 63 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 63 3-2 Application Software 64 3-3 Technical Manuals 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 ...
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... braket ;; One 3-Way SLI bridge connector ;; One GC-WB300D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user's manual) The box contents above are subject to change without notice. User's Manual ;; One 4-Way SLI bridge connector ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the... ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) - 6 - G1.Sniper 3 motherboard ;;
... braket ;; One 3-Way SLI bridge connector ;; One GC-WB300D (including two antennas, one USB 2.0 cable, driver disk, and user's manual) The box contents above are subject to change without notice. User's Manual ;; One 4-Way SLI bridge connector ;; The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the... ;; Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) - 6 - G1.Sniper 3 motherboard ;;
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... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
... to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard. •...
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... Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of thermal grease on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when...
... Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is complete. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step 5: After the installation, check the back of thermal grease on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when...
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... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1...
... a PCI Express Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1...
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...slot. Windows 7 operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. CrossFireX (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors -- Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. System Requirements -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on ...to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Note 2) (Refer to the manual of graphics cards.) C-2. For 4-way CrossFireX™/SLI, you must connect the ATX4P connector.
...slot. Windows 7 operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. CrossFireX (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors -- Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards. System Requirements -- Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Step 3: Plug the display cable into the graphics card on ...to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™ Configuration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is recommended (Note 2) (Refer to the manual of graphics cards.) C-2. For 4-way CrossFireX™/SLI, you must connect the ATX4P connector.
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... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. FF__AAUUDDIIOO((HH)) Hardware Installation - 24 -
... 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 clear the CMOS values (e.g. FF__AAUUDDIIOO((HH)) Hardware Installation - 24 -
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...) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS...
...) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). - 33 - To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS...
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... Ratio Allows you to set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS...
... Ratio Allows you to set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to manually set the onboard graphics clock. `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information on the CPU being installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. BIOS...
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... the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function for the system fans connected to the SYS_FAN1 and SYS_FAN4 connector ... temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to Manual. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU/3rd Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Allows you to...
... the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the system fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to determine whether to enable the system fan speed control function for the system fans connected to the SYS_FAN1 and SYS_FAN4 connector ... temperature. Options are : 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC. && 2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector) Allows you to Manual. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU/3rd Fan Speed Control (CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN3 Connectors) Allows you to...
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...; the User level only allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
...; the User level only allows you to make changes to set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && System Time Sets the system time.
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..., a dialog box will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing...
..., a dialog box will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install new GIGABYTE utilities. Chapter 3 Drivers Installation •• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. •• After installing...
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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 the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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 the content descriptions for this driver disk. Drivers Installation - 64 -
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...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. ...BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the...
...corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS will download the latest BIOS file from the hassles of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. Because BIOS flashing is @BIOS™? @BIOS allows you from the nearest @BIOS server site 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with caution. ...BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. For the sake of going through complicated BIOS flashing process. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. Motherboards that matches your computer by either pressing the...
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... select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Failure to do NOT interrupt... the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present 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...
... select the location where you save the current BIOS file. 4. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Failure to do NOT interrupt... the Internet connection (for your motherboard is not present 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...
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...to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. A. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. ..., make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to load the SATA controller driver first. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0...
...to avoid risk of hardware damage or lost of a button, X.H.D helps to individually install the X.H.D utility later. A. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your needs and hardware components. ..., make sure the newly added harddrive has equal or greater capacity than or equal to load the SATA controller driver first. To manually set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you run the X.H.D utility, back up a RAID 0...
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... data between a master and a recovery disk. 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. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All ...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 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 [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
... data between a master and a recovery disk. 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. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All ...: Select Disks Strip Size : N/A Capacity : 0.0 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 [ENTER]-Select Figure 11 Step 5: Finally press on the master drive will be...
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... IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you will reset the disks to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel IRST utility. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
... IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Are you sure you will reset the disks to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode only) using the Intel IRST utility. Option ROM - 11.0.0.1339 Copyright(C) 2003-11 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.