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.... For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to assist in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper M3 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 ... 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...48 2-7 Power Management 51 2-8 Save & Exit...53 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 - 4 -
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper M3 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 ... 2-4 System...45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...48 2-7 Power Management 51 2-8 Save & Exit...53 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 55 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 55 3-2 Application Software 56 3-3 Technical Manuals 56 - 4 -
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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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper M3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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) 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-0*R) - 6 - The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper M3 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Six SATA 6Gb/s cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are subject to change without notice.
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Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling ...
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..., check the back of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the...
..., check the back of the motherboard. Hardware Installation Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Step 2: Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the...
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... make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before...
... make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your operating system. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before...
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...on the PCIEX16 slot. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C-2. Procedure and driver ...connectors on your graphics cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Windows 7 operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power...
...on the PCIEX16 slot. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Hardware Installation Browse to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFireX/SLI technology. - 19 - C-2. Procedure and driver ...connectors on your graphics cards. To Enable SLI Function After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Windows 7 operating system -- A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power...
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... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter...
... 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 touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter...
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... the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set in 0.01 MHz...
... the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is dependent on CPU/memory frequencies/parameters. `` Advanced Frequency Settings && CPU/PCIe Base Clock Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock and PCIe bus frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Processor Graphics Clock Allows you to set in 0.01 MHz...
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...can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && ...or system fan are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. && 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...
...can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default) Silent Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Disabled Allows the system fans to run at full speeds. && ...or system fan are : Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU/System Fan Fail Warning Allows the system to Manual. && 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...
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... each SATA port or enable/disable the hot plug capability. - 45 - BIOS Setup You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by Intel Z77 Chipset. The date...
... each SATA port or enable/disable the hot plug capability. - 45 - BIOS Setup You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the desired value. && Access Level Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used by Intel Z77 Chipset. The date...
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... screen does not appear automatically, go to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to My...the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install.
... screen does not appear automatically, go to automatically install the utilities. Drivers Installation Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you want to manually select the utilities to install. •• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. Click Yes to My...the driver installation. •• Some device drivers will automatically scan your optical drive. Failure to install new GIGABYTE utilities. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayed when "Xpress Install" is automatically displayed which looks like that are recommended to install.
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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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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. 3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 -
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...features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is Q-Flash™? Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system...by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard...
...features the DualBIOS™ design, which enhances protection for the safety and stability of system safety, users cannot update the backup BIOS manually. However, if the main BIOS is Q-Flash™? Embedded in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to ensure normal system...by either pressing the key during the POST to enter Q-Flash. 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard...
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...the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on -screen instructions to boot. - 65 - C. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4.... BIOS to File to start. 3. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS 1. In...
...the on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is not present on -screen instructions to boot. - 65 - C. Unique Features Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 4.... BIOS to File to start. 3. If the BIOS update file for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from the Internet or through other source. Using @BIOS 1. In...
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... Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for RAID 0. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. All with which you have to load the SATA controller driver first. A. B. Exits the X.H.D ... After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install...
... Setting Up a RAID-Ready System Step 1: Configure the system BIOS Enter the system BIOS Setup program to enable RAID for RAID 0. To manually set up a RAID 0 array. 2. All with which you have to load the SATA controller driver first. A. B. Exits the X.H.D ... After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk. Using GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) Instructions (Note 2): Before launching X.H.D, make sure the new drive is added. 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) With GIGABYTE eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) (Note 1), users can click the Xpress Install...
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...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 hard drive you...both hard drives are installed in the operating system. 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. Appendix All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0...
...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 hard drive you...both hard drives are installed in the operating system. 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. Appendix All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : Volume0...
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... array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press . When prompted 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.
... array, select Delete RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press . Steps: Select Acceleration Options in MAIN MENU and press . When prompted 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.
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... rebuild progress. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the Start menu. Create RAID Volume...
... rebuild progress. Then launch the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility from the motherboard driver disk. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for the Intel Rapid Storage Technology icon in the Start menu. Create RAID Volume...