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...the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS ...enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of the commands, be used to create the store partition. After entering all of the memory currently installed on the partition you want to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X ...
...the exact disk number) (Create the primary store partition) AHCI/RAID mode supported (please note if the SSD has been assigned as a member of future memory upgrade scenarios.) Step 4: When completed, click Shrink. (Figure 2) Figure 1 Figure 2 C. At the diskpart prompt, type the following commands in BIOS ...enter "diskpart" at least equal to the size of the commands, be used to create the store partition. After entering all of the memory currently installed on the partition you want to set 8 GB, enter 8192 MB). MBR format: DISKPART>list disk DISKPART>select disk X ...
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...\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from the memory to Enabled. 2. After the installation is volume of the selected disk and the volumes on that you change the partition type (set id="XXX"), enter...
...\Intel or click the icon in BIOS Setup 1. Save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Launch the Intel Rapid Start Technology Manager application from the memory to Enabled. 2. After the installation is volume of the selected disk and the volumes on that you change the partition type (set id="XXX"), enter...
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... and double-click it to the SATA disk. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. If you enable RAID mode. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64...
... and double-click it to the SATA disk. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. The maximum cache memory size is 11.0 or above. If you enable RAID mode. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Make sure the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version is 64...
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... acceleration mode, click OK to be lost. Step 4: After selecting the SSD you want to use, the size of the SSD allocated for the cache memory (maximum 64 GB). Select the acceleration mode: •• Enhanced mode (default) •• Maximized mode Select the disk or volume to accelerate (system disk... Box: Select the SSD to complete the configuration of data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is reported as missing or failed and it contained data that had not yet been written to ...
... acceleration mode, click OK to be lost. Step 4: After selecting the SSD you want to use, the size of the SSD allocated for the cache memory (maximum 64 GB). Select the acceleration mode: •• Enhanced mode (default) •• Maximized mode Select the disk or volume to accelerate (system disk... Box: Select the SSD to complete the configuration of data loss because data on the disk is always synchronized with the data in the cache memory. • Maximized mode In this mode, data is reported as missing or failed and it contained data that had not yet been written to ...
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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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting...
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 Installing the CPU 13 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler 15 1-4 Installing the Memory 16 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration 16 1-4-2 Installing a Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Setting...
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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 x16 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI x8 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 x16 PEX8747 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 2 PCI Express x1 2 ...
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 x16 1 PCI Express x16 DMI 2.0 FDI x8 Switch PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x16 x16 PEX8747 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 2 PCI Express x1 2 ...
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..., make sure the chassis is best to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
..., make sure the chassis is best to the internal connectors on the computer power during the installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
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... x16 slots, running at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of system memory * Due to GIGABYTE's website for S/PDIF Out 1 x Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1) 1 x Intel GbE...system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub...
... x16 slots, running at up to x8 mode when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is to be installed, be less than 4 GB of system memory * Due to GIGABYTE's website for S/PDIF Out 1 x Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1) 1 x Intel GbE...system limitation, when more than 4 GB. Dual channel memory architecture Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules Support for non-ECC memory modules Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Integrated Graphics Processor: - 1 x D-Sub...
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... outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 ...Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements ...
... outlet before you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. LGA1155 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket LGA1155 ...Notch Triangle Pin One Marking on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements ...
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...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 power outlet before installing the... Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, 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...
...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 power outlet before installing the... Dual Channel Technology. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, 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...
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...each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Place the memory module on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the... on this motherboard. As indicated in one direction. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
...each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory module. Place the memory module on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the... on this motherboard. As indicated in one direction. Notch DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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...) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and... quick configuration. 2-2 The Main Menu A. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image...
...) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program. (If a mouse is not connected, the 3D BIOS screen will automatically switch to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and... quick configuration. 2-2 The Main Menu A. Or you can use your mouse to select the item you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to the main menu of the BIOS Setup program, press arrow keys to move through the motherboard image...
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... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in...
... the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in...
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2-3 M.I.T. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 41 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on... alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
2-3 M.I.T. This page is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 41 - If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on... alter the default settings to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components.
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... Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
... Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU.
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... state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting...loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) ...
... state than C1. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to the System Memory Multiplier settings. (Note 1) This item is automatically adjusted according to decrease power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting...loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to memory SPD data. (Default: Auto) && Memory Frequency (MHz) The first memory frequency value is the memory frequency that support this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) ...
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...performance level. && DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank ...of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. BIOS Setup `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(MHz)...
...performance level. && DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the Channel Interleaving, Rank Interleaving, and memory timing settings below to be configurable. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank ...of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. BIOS Setup `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(MHz)...
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The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 46 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Quick or Expert. `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 46 - If this occurs, please reset the board to Quick or Expert. `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings.
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... voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over -voltage protection. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto... GfX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the memory voltage more consistent with what is from highest to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Auto lets the ...
... voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto) && Vcore Protection Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over -voltage protection. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto... GfX Voltage Loadline Calibration Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the GFX voltage. Selecting a higher level keeps the memory voltage more consistent with what is from highest to lowest): Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Auto lets the ...
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...this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 49 - BIOS Setup Options are 130.0oC and 135.0oC. The adjustable range is from 400.0KHz to 300....level of over-current protection for the GFX voltage. && DDR CH(A/B) Current Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the memory voltage. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Standard~Extreme Selects Standard, Low, Medium, High, Turbo, or Extreme ...
...this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 49 - BIOS Setup Options are 130.0oC and 135.0oC. The adjustable range is from 400.0KHz to 300....level of over-current protection for the GFX voltage. && DDR CH(A/B) Current Protection Allows you to set the over-current protection level for the memory voltage. Auto Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) Standard~Extreme Selects Standard, Low, Medium, High, Turbo, or Extreme ...