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...detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, ... respective owners. 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. Example: All rights reserved. Copyright ...
...detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be reproduced, copied, ... respective owners. 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. Example: All rights reserved. Copyright ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 5 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... Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...49 2-5 BIOS Features 50 2-6 Peripherals...54 2-7 Power Management 58 2-8 Save & Exit...60 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 5 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... Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 22 1-9 Changing the Operational Amplifier 23 1-10 Internal Connectors 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 2-1 Startup Screen 34 2-2 The Main Menu 35 2-3 M.I.T...37 2-4 System...49 2-5 BIOS Features 50 2-6 Peripherals...54 2-7 Power Management 58 2-8 Save & Exit...60 - 4 -
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... System 78 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 85 4-1 Chipset Drivers 85 4-2 Application Software 86 4-3 Information...86 Chapter 5 Unique Features 87 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 87 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 87 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 90 5-2 APP Center...91 5-2-1 EasyTune...92 5-2-2 EZ Setup...93 5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2...98 5-2-4 USB Blocker...99 Chapter...
... System 78 Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 85 4-1 Chipset Drivers 85 4-2 Application Software 86 4-3 Information...86 Chapter 5 Unique Features 87 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 87 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 87 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 90 5-2 APP Center...91 5-2-1 EasyTune...92 5-2-2 EZ Setup...93 5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2...98 5-2-4 USB Blocker...99 Chapter...
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G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory LGA1150 CPU 1 PCI Express x16 1 ...® Sound Core 3D Intel® Z87 HDMI HDMI DisplayPort 6 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS iTE® LPC Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/Speaker Out Line Out MIC/Line In S/PDIF Out...
G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 2 PCI Express x8 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory LGA1150 CPU 1 PCI Express x16 1 ...® Sound Core 3D Intel® Z87 HDMI HDMI DisplayPort 6 SATA 6Gb/s Renesas® uPD720210 Hub Renesas® uPD720210 Hub 4 USB 3.0/2.0 4 USB 3.0/2.0 6 USB 2.0/1.1 2 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS iTE® LPC Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/Speaker Out Line Out MIC/Line In S/PDIF Out...
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... 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x heatsink fan connector 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches Voltage measurement points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x RJ-45...
... 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x heatsink fan connector 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches Voltage measurement points 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 2 x HDMI ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 2 x RJ-45...
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... GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. ON/OFF Charge2 - Supported functions of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS ... iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ...
... GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. ON/OFF Charge2 - Supported functions of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS ... iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software ...
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...automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. A memory module can 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 ...
...automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in only one DDR3 memory module is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth. Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No...Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the memory. A memory module can 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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... chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 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 chassis back panel. 2.
... chassis cover(s). 6. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. 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 chassis back panel. 2.
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... the instructions on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be used to 1 Gbps data rate. Rear Speaker...
... the instructions on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.) Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics: Triple-display configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be used to 1 Gbps data rate. Rear Speaker...
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... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to factory defaults when needed. F_USB30 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DDIIPP 11 22 33 44 DDIIPP 11 22 33 44 DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 MBIOS_LED...
... to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for boot up or overclocking, helping to factory defaults when needed. F_USB30 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DDIIPP 11 22 33 44 DDIIPP 11 22 33 44 DIP 1 234 DIP 1 234 MBIOS_LED...
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... into the socket until seated. - 23 - Pin 1Voltage mVeSasAurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 1 Pin 1Voltage mVeAasXuGrement points(G1.Sniper 3) 2 Pin 1Voltage mVeIaOsuArement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin 1Voltage mVeRasIuNreGment points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin 1Voltage mVeDasIuMreMment points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DBIeOSfinSwitiitcohner (SW4) PBIoOwS Sewritcher (SW4) GBIONSDSwitcher (SW4) BIOS Switcher (SW4) BIOS Switcher (SW4) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP DIP DIP DIP DIP DIP DIP PCIe Control...
... into the socket until seated. - 23 - Pin 1Voltage mVeSasAurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 1 Pin 1Voltage mVeAasXuGrement points(G1.Sniper 3) 2 Pin 1Voltage mVeIaOsuArement points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin 1Voltage mVeRasIuNreGment points(G1.Sniper 3) Pin 1Voltage mVeDasIuMreMment points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DBIeOSfinSwitiitcohner (SW4) PBIoOwS Sewritcher (SW4) GBIONSDSwitcher (SW4) BIOS Switcher (SW4) BIOS Switcher (SW4) BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP DIP DIP DIP DIP DIP DIP PCIe Control...
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... 1 NC Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND DB_PORT 6 GND 15 7 VCC 8 VCC Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 9 VCC 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 +12V 14 +12V 15 +12V 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4/SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6/SYS_ FAN7 (Fan...connect the SATA power cable from overheating. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control F_USB30 TPM w/housing 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC ••...
... 1 NC Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) 2 NC 1 3 NC 4 GND 5 GND DB_PORT 6 GND 15 7 VCC 8 VCC Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) 9 VCC 10 GND 11 GND 12 GND 13 +12V 14 +12V 15 +12V 4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4/SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6/SYS_ FAN7 (Fan...connect the SATA power cable from overheating. Definition 1 CPU_FAN 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Speed Control F_USB30 TPM w/housing 1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1: Pin No. BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC ••...
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... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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 power switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis...
... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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 power switch on the chassis that can detect if the chassis...
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... For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has 1 different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. age measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) TBPIOMS Switcher (SW4) 1 w/housing F_USB30_2 9 D1+ 19 PCIe Control1(0Z87X-UVPol17ta)0ge meaNsCurement module(X58A2-0OC) ATX_12V_2X3... 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X5 PCIe power connector (SATA Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of...
... For purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that has 1 different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer. age measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) TBPIOMS Switcher (SW4) 1 w/housing F_USB30_2 9 D1+ 19 PCIe Control1(0Z87X-UVPol17ta)0ge meaNsCurement module(X58A2-0OC) ATX_12V_2X3... 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer. F_AUDIO(H) DB_PORT Voltage measurement module(X5 PCIe power connector (SATA Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7) Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of...
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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 replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of explosion if ...
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 replaced with an incorrect model. •• Contact the place of explosion if ...
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To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off... your computer and unplug the power cord from 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...
To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values •• Always turn off... your computer and unplug the power cord from 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...
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... a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. 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...
... a Windows-based utility that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. 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...
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... without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup...
... without having to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup - 34 - The system will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup first. Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to accept. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup...
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... screen. Windows Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Windows mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through the option menus for optimum performance. In Windows Mode, you can use your mouse to select ...
... screen. Windows Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Windows mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can easily point and click through the option menus for optimum performance. In Windows Mode, you can use your mouse to select ...
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...submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select ... is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. You can save it to configure ...
...submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes made in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by the BIOS and system time and date. Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to select ... is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your system to its defaults. •• The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS Setup program to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. You can save it to configure ...