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... Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Creative Software Suite 88 5-2-3 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording 93 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 5-4 Regulatory...
... Drive(s 77 5-1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers 77 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 85 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 88 5-2-1 Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio 88 5-2-2 Creative Software Suite 88 5-2-3 Configuring S/PDIF Out 92 5-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording 93 5-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder 95 5-3 Troubleshooting 96 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 96 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 97 5-4 Regulatory...
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G1.Sniper M3 Motherboard Layout KB_MB_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 DP_HDMI ATX USB_ESATA USB30_LAN F_USB30 AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 Intel GbE LAN PCIEX1 PCIEX4 G1.Sniper M3 B_BIOS M_BIOS DDR3_4 DDR3_2 SYS_FAN2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Intel® Z77 SATA3 1 0 SATA2 3 2 iTE Super I/O CODEC PCIEX8 F_AUDIO TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN1 SATA2 4 F_PANEL - 7 -
G1.Sniper M3 Motherboard Layout KB_MB_USB DVI VGA SYS_FAN3 ATX_12V CPU_FAN LGA1155 DP_HDMI ATX USB_ESATA USB30_LAN F_USB30 AUDIO BAT PCIEX16 Intel GbE LAN PCIEX1 PCIEX4 G1.Sniper M3 B_BIOS M_BIOS DDR3_4 DDR3_2 SYS_FAN2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Intel® Z77 SATA3 1 0 SATA2 3 2 iTE Super I/O CODEC PCIEX8 F_AUDIO TPM F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 CLR_CMOS SYS_FAN1 SATA2 4 F_PANEL - 7 -
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...1066 MHz memory modules ŠŠ Support for non-ECC memory modules ŠŠ Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, ... DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 ŠŠ Creative CA0132 chip ŠŠ Support for Sound Blaster Recon3Di ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/5.1-channel ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
...1066 MHz memory modules ŠŠ Support for non-ECC memory modules ŠŠ Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) ŠŠ Chipset: - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, ... DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600 ŠŠ Creative CA0132 chip ŠŠ Support for Sound Blaster Recon3Di ŠŠ High Definition Audio ŠŠ 2/5.1-channel ŠŠ Support for S/PDIF Out LAN ŠŠ Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...
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... power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x System fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x... 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out, Headphone) - 11 - Hardware Installation Storage Interface ŠŠ USB ...
... power connector 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x System fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x... 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out, Headphone) - 11 - Hardware Installation Storage Interface ŠŠ USB ...
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... on the monitor being used . The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports...
... on the monitor being used . The DisplayPort Technology can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. Connect the audio/video device that delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmition. Do not rock it straight out from the connector. 1-7 Back Panel Connectors USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports...
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... Installation It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being... to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of the LAN port LEDs. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster...
... Installation It also supports up to 1 Gbps data rate. After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. Dual monitor confgurations are supported in operating system environment only, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being... to SATA 3Gb/s standard and is compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. HDMI Port HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of the LAN port LEDs. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HDMaster...
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...audio out to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/5.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Use this audio jack for line in a 5.1-channel audio ... that the headphone be used to connect a headphone. Headphone Jack (Blackish Green) Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out (Light Green) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation - 22 ...
...audio out to an external audio system that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector. Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black) Use this audio jack to the instructions on setting up a 2/5.1-channel audio configuration in jack. Use this audio jack for line in a 5.1-channel audio ... that the headphone be used to connect a headphone. Headphone Jack (Blackish Green) Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. Use this audio jack to connect front speakers in a 5.1-channel audio configuration. Line Out (Light Green) The default line out jack. Hardware Installation - 22 ...
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... audio module to the USB bracket. F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Hardware Installation - 28 - DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 9 1 10 2 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper ...paneBl IaOuSdSiwoitcmheord(Xu5le8At-OhaC)t has separated connectors on each wire inDsBte_PaOdRoTf a single plug. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 10 2 Pin No. You may connect your computer and unplug the power...
... audio module to the USB bracket. F_PANEL (H61M-D2) ACPI_CPT (GA-IVB) SMB_CPT (GA-IVB) CLR_CMOS CI DIS_ME GP15_CPT (GA-IVB) XDP_CPU XDP_PCH (GA-IVB) Hardware Installation - 28 - DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 9 1 10 2 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper ...paneBl IaOuSdSiwoitcmheord(Xu5le8At-OhaC)t has separated connectors on each wire inDsBte_PaOdRoTf a single plug. 9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD). F_AUDIO(H) 9 1 10 2 Pin No. You may connect your computer and unplug the power...
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... power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your system to its defaults. •...
... power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your system to its defaults. •...
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... in this item is set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item is set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below will be automatically...Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to determine the operating mode for non-G3 boot) in the pre-boot environment. The USB 3.0...
... in this item is set to Auto. && xHCI Mode Allows you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item is set to Disabled, the HS Port #1/2/3/4 Switchable and xHCI Streams items below will be automatically...Intel USB 3.0 Streams Support. (Default: Enabled) && USB2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) && Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you to determine the operating mode for non-G3 boot) in the pre-boot environment. The USB 3.0...
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...: Go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Alchemy to the following for speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. •• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. Appendix - 88 - The Creative Software Suite includes Creative Alchemy...Alchemy. Line In/Mic In Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Headphone 5-2-2 Creative Software Suite After installing the audio driver, you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to obtain the most realistic gaming experience. You will see the ...
...: Go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Alchemy to the following for speaker configurations. •• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out. •• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out. Appendix - 88 - The Creative Software Suite includes Creative Alchemy...Alchemy. Line In/Mic In Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Headphone 5-2-2 Creative Software Suite After installing the audio driver, you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to obtain the most realistic gaming experience. You will see the ...
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.... - 89 - CRYSTALVOICE: This page allows you to adjust the enhancement level for each feature. • Surround: Provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels. • Crystalizer: Makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an...
.... - 89 - CRYSTALVOICE: This page allows you to adjust the enhancement level for each feature. • Surround: Provides immersion control to enhance the natural sense of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels. • Crystalizer: Makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an...
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ADVANCED FEATURES: This page allows you to play stereo mix to digital output. Other Features: The Profile button allows you to save your audio signals. You can output the mixed audio signals simultaneously to the speakers and S/PDIF out to obtain 2-channel sound. (Note: When using this feature, the default playback device must...
ADVANCED FEATURES: This page allows you to play stereo mix to digital output. Other Features: The Profile button allows you to save your audio signals. You can output the mixed audio signals simultaneously to the speakers and S/PDIF out to obtain 2-channel sound. (Note: When using this feature, the default playback device must...
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Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Appendix - 92 - Step 3: You can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable Step 2: On the Playback tab, right-click on the icon...
Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable: Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality. 1. Appendix - 92 - Step 3: You can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals. 2. Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable Step 2: On the Playback tab, right-click on the icon...
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... the sound. Configuring your microphone: Step 1: Connect your computer. 1. Step 2: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, it is correctly connected. 5-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording You can use the Mic Boost slider and set the microphone boost level. 2. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Do not mute...
... the sound. Configuring your microphone: Step 1: Connect your computer. 1. Step 2: To hear the sound being recorded during the recording process, it is correctly connected. 5-2-4 Configuring Audio Recording You can use the Mic Boost slider and set the microphone boost level. 2. Note: The microphone functions on the front panel. Do not mute...
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In the REC section, you have connected the sound input device (e.g. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. B. After setting up your audio file format. - 95 - Make sure you can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your recording device, ... A. Appendix microphone) to the Mixer page. Playing the Recorded Sound You can use the What U Hear slider to save the recorded audio file upon completion. Recording Sound 1. Step 3: Open the Sound Blaster Recon3Di Control Panel and go to the computer. 2. To stop recording...
In the REC section, you have connected the sound input device (e.g. To record the audio, click the Start Recording button . 3. B. After setting up your audio file format. - 95 - Make sure you can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your recording device, ... A. Appendix microphone) to the Mixer page. Playing the Recorded Sound You can use the What U Hear slider to save the recorded audio file upon completion. Recording Sound 1. Step 3: Open the Sound Blaster Recon3Di Control Panel and go to the computer. 2. To stop recording...
