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...with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws ... "REV: X.X." 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual...
...with the product. For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual. Disclaimer Information in this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this manual may be made by copyright laws ... "REV: X.X." 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. Check your motherboard looks like this manual...
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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 ... 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 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 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...
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 ... 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 33 2-3 M.I.T...35 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...
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3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 68 4-6 Auto Green...69 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology 70 4-8 Intel Smart...
3-4 Contact...57 3-5 System...57 3-6 Download Center 58 3-7 New Program 58 Chapter 4 Unique Features 59 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 59 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 62 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 62 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 65 4-3 EasyTune 6...66 4-4 Q-Share...67 4-5 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D 68 4-6 Auto Green...69 4-7 Intel Rapid Start Technology 70 4-8 Intel Smart...
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G1.Sniper M3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz ... 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel GbE LAN x4 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® Z77 Dual BIOS DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub DisplayPort DVI-D HDMI 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus CREATIVE CA0132 iTE Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
G1.Sniper M3 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1155 CPU CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz ... 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel GbE LAN x4 x1 x1 PCI Express Bus Intel® Z77 Dual BIOS DMI 2.0 FDI D-Sub DisplayPort DVI-D HDMI 4 SATA 3Gb/s 2 SATA 6Gb/s 4 USB 3.0/2.0 10 USB 2.0/1.1 LPC Bus CREATIVE CA0132 iTE Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse Surround Speaker Out...
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I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...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 Microsoft® Windows 7...
I/O Controller iTE I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor BIOS Unique Features ...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 Microsoft® Windows 7...
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...Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory 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 ...the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 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. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the ...
...Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that memory 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 ...the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. 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. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the ...
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.... •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card... with your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16...
.... •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card... with your operating system. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Hardware Installation - 18 - PCI Express x16...
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... Configurations for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID function. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default...
... Configurations for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Hardware Installation The Intel Z77 Chipset supports RAID function. The screenshot below is 1920x1200, but not during the BIOS Setup or POST process. The maximum supported resolution is from Windows 7.) In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set the default...
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... off . 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
... off . 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on the headers. 5) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops...
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... Power Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 status indicator on the chassis front panel.
... Power Switch Speaker MSG+ MSG- This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. 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 status indicator on the chassis front panel.
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... to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the USB bracket. DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 9 1 10 2 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC When the system is...
... to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to the USB bracket. DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) 9 1 10 2 Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+ USB DY+ GND GND No Pin NC When the system is...
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... header conforms to this header. Definition Pin No. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (SW4) BIOS Switc 1 19 TPM w/housing 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Swi 20 2 DIP Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_AUDIO(H) BIOS Switcher (X58A-O 1 PWM Switch (X58A-O DIP 1 23 PCIe ...5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Definition 10 11 1 VBUS 2 SSRX1- 11 D2+ 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND...
... header conforms to this header. Definition Pin No. Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) DB_PORT BIOS Switcher (SW4) BIOS Switc 1 19 TPM w/housing 1 Voltage measurement module(X58A-OC) PWM Swi 20 2 DIP Pin No. Definition Pin No. F_AUDIO(H) BIOS Switcher (X58A-O 1 PWM Switch (X58A-O DIP 1 23 PCIe ...5 LRESET 15 SB3V 6 NC 16 SERIRQ 7 LAD3 17 GND 8 LAD2 18 NC 9 VCC3 19 NC 10 LAD1 20 SUSCLK Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) BIOS Switcher (SW4) - 29 - Hardware Installation Pin No. Definition 10 11 1 VBUS 2 SSRX1- 11 D2+ 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND...
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... 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 BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this... jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and ...
... 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 BIOS settings (refer to clear the CMOS values (e.g. 13) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this... jumper to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to factory defaults. date information and BIOS configurations) and ...
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... certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. When the power is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system ...
... certain system features. For instructions on the motherboard. When the power is potentially risky, if you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup 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 a Windows-based utility that allows the user to modify basic system ...
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..., then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering... BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will appear when the computer boots. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU...
..., then press to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. BIOS Setup - 32 - 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen will still be based on BIOS Setup settings. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering... BIOS Setup. After system restart, the device boot order will appear when the computer boots. Note: The setting in BIOS Setup. : SYSTEM INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU...
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... use your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or...
... use your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or...
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...132; Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen 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 your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System...
...132; Power Management Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. Save & Exit Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program Capture the current screen 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 your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. System...
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... the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. 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. - 35 - 2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with... or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup
... the CMOS values and reset the board to boot. 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. - 35 - 2-3 M.I.T. Whether the system will work stably with... or other unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to default values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. BIOS Setup
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... installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 -
... installed. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating CPU frequency. The adjustable range is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set the onboard graphics clock. BIOS Setup - 36 -
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.... (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those ...(Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to enable ...
.... (Default: Auto) && Turbo Power Limit (Watts) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel CPU Turbo Boost technology. BIOS Setup `` Advanced CPU Core Features && CPU Clock Ratio, CPU Frequency The settings under the two items above are synchronous to those ...(Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to enable ...