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... Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper M3 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 up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
... Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper M3 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 up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 31 2-1 Startup Screen 32 2-2 The Main Menu...
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... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x8 mode. * To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install...
... GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z77 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will operate at up to x8 mode. * To support PCI Express 3.0, you must install...
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... integrated graphics port 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 EZ Setup Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to...
... integrated graphics port 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 EZ Setup Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Intel® Rapid Start Technology Intel® Smart Connect Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology LucidLogix Virtu MVP * Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 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 power outlet before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. When enabling Dual Channel mode...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. 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 power outlet before installing the memory in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. When enabling Dual Channel mode...
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... BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel...
... BIOS changes for your card. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card: •• Installing a Graphics Card: Gently push down on the top edge of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel...
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...the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. and click Apply. C-2. Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Hardware Installation Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. 1-6 Setting...
...the Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. and click Apply. C-2. Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is selected. Connecting the Graphics Cards Step 1: Observe the steps in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. A power supply with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- Hardware Installation Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. 1-6 Setting...
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... the monitor being used ). The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that supports DVI-D connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the new generation interface technologies that supports D-Sub connection to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. For example, in Windows 7, go to this port. Refer to the HDMI settings information...
... the monitor being used ). The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that supports DVI-D connection to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of the new generation interface technologies that supports D-Sub connection to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. For example, in Windows 7, go to this port. Refer to the HDMI settings information...
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... item name may differ depending on configuring a RAID array. The HDMI port is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange Green Off 1 Gbps...
... item name may differ depending on configuring a RAID array. The HDMI port is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default sound playback device to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port for the Onboard Graphics: This motherboard provides four video output ports: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI, and DisplayPort. eSATA 3Gb/s Port The eSATA 3Gb/s port conforms to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange Green Off 1 Gbps...
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... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. 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 BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . BIOS Setup
... to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that searches and downloads the latest version of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in the CMOS. 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 BIOS without entering the operating system. •• @BIOS is turned off, the battery on . BIOS Setup
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...) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto sets memory multiplier according to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that...
...) (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is the normal operating frequency of the memory being used; Auto sets memory multiplier according to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && C3/C6 State Support (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU that...
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.... - 39 - Options are synchronous to those under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this item will display as 1.50V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
.... - 39 - Options are synchronous to those under the three items above are : Auto (default), Quick, Expert. && Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to be configurable. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this item will display as 1.50V. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Rank Interleaving Enables or disables memory rank interleaving.
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... CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/PCH/System Temperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. && CPU/System FAN Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System FAN Speed Control is set to the CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU...
... CPU Vcore/Dram Voltage/+3.3V/+12V Displays the current system voltages. && CPU/PCH/System Temperature Displays current CPU/Chipset/System temperature. && CPU/System FAN Speed Displays current CPU/system fan speeds. && CPU Warning Temperature Sets the warning threshold for a 4-pin CPU fan. This item is configurable only when 1st/2nd/3rd System FAN Speed Control is set to the CPU temperature. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled) && CPU Fan Control mode Auto Lets the BIOS automatically detect the type of CPU fan installed and sets the optimal CPU...
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... device for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) BIOS Setup - 46 - Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive...
... device for a specific type. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) && PCI ROM Priority Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. 2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from an operating system that are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. (Default: EFI Compatible ROM) BIOS Setup - 46 - Or if you can set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive...
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... BIOS supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to Disabled. - 49 - This allows the use of using the onboard audio, set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. The USB 3.0 device attached on this item to EHCI. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates...
... BIOS supports the xHCI controller in Auto, when previous boot routs ports to Disabled. - 49 - This allows the use of using the onboard audio, set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of USB 3.0 devices prior to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as High Speed devices regardless of xHCI software support/availability. The USB 3.0 device attached on this item to EHCI. Note: For Windows 7 USB 3.0 Streams support, devices may require UASP class driver updates...
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... Rapid Start Technology. This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Set this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables...
... Rapid Start Technology. This item is configurable only when an SSD is installed. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be enabled for full legacy support for USB keyboards/mice in MS-DOS or in operating system that does not natively support USB devices. (Default: Disabled) && USB Storage Devices Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. Set this setting. (Default) IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. PEG Sets the PCI Express graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables...
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... Model Name : G1.Sniper M3 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/13/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Unique Features In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
... Model Name : G1.Sniper M3 BIOS Version : F1 BIOS Date : 02/13/2012 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive Flash Disk SSaveleecBtIDOeSvtioceDrive Return to begin the BIOS update. Step 3: When the update process is saved. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. Unique Features In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard...
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... motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Or you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you can click the Xpress Install All button to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
... motherboard drivers and the X.H.D utiltiy After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Or you can build a RAID 0, RAID 1, or other supported RAID array depending on your hard drive read/ write performance without the need for the Intel SATA controllers. To automatically set up all motherboard drivers, including the X.H.D utility. All with which you can click the Xpress Install All button to enable RAID for complex and time-consuming configurations. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions...
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... motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for...
... motherboard drivers correctly installed If you have installed the operating system before configuring the Smart Response Technology, all motherboard drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. It is recommended that you enable RAID mode. Step 3: On the main screen, click the Accelerate button and then click Enable acceleration. An Intel Chipset-based motherboard 2. Windows 7 with SP1 (Note 2) 6. Step 2: Find the IRST icon in BIOS Setup 4. A conventional SATA disk and an SSD (Note 1) 5. An Intel Core series processor 3. RAID enabled for...
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...a hard drive from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows 7. B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Selecting4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Rebuild completes in the array. Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Option ROM...
...a hard drive from the motherboard driver disk using "Xpress Install" to install Windows 7. B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is added to replace a failed drive to install separate RAID/AHCI driver during the Windows installation process. Selecting4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume[ DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED3]. Rebuild completes in the array. Installing Windows 7 As Windows 7 already include Intel SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you enter the RAID Configuration Utility. Restart your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Option ROM...
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Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is working properly. The problem is unable to...
Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Turn off the computer. Yes Reinstall the operating system. No The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail. Reinstall other devices one by one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to submit your question. No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail. The problem is working properly. The problem is unable to...
