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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 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...
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 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...
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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 Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel GbE LAN x4 x1 x1...
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 Dual Channel Memory x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 1 PCI Express x1 RJ45 PCIe CLK (100 MHz) Intel GbE LAN x4 x1 x1...
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... the power, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty...
... the power, make sure the chassis is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Hardware Installation These stickers are required for the motherboard. •• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty...
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...Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to 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 ...GB. ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture ŠŠ Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 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: ...
...Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package (Go to 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 ...GB. ŠŠ Dual channel memory architecture ŠŠ Support for DDR3 1600/1333/1066 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: ...
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Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU ...the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 -
Hardware Installation 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. If you may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU ...the power outlet before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 -
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.../SS - - If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS - - 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 power outlet before you begin to CPU limitations, read...
.../SS - - If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS - - 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 power outlet before you begin to CPU limitations, read...
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... is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR...
... is securely inserted. - 17 - Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory socket. 1-4-2 Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the ...power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it can only fit in the memory sockets. Place the memory module on this motherboard. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR...
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The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main ... items, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. BIOS Setup Or you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or enter a sub-menu. For example, pass...
The 3D BIOS Screen (Default) On GIGABYTE's uniquely designed 3D BIOS screen, you can click the function menu icons at the bottom of the screen or press to switch to the main ... items, you can use your mouse to move among the items and press to configure CPU/memory frequency, memory timings, and voltage settings. BIOS Setup Or you can use your mouse arrow over the CPU and memory sockets and enter the System Tuning menu to accept or enter a sub-menu. For example, pass...
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... program Capture the current screen as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as an image and save...
... program Capture the current screen as SATA, USB, integrated audio, and integrated LAN, etc. „„ Power Management Use this menu to your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure all the power-saving functions. „„ Save & Exit Save all peripheral devices, such as an image and save...
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This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not ... values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 M.I.T. BIOS Setup
This page is dependent on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. - 35 - Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is for advanced users only and we recommend you not ... values.) This section provides information on your overall system configurations. If this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. 2-3 M.I.T. BIOS Setup
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... 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. 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...
... 3200 MHz. (Default: Auto) && CPU Clock Ratio Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. 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...
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...about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively ... chipset detects that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. ...
...about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. (Note 2) This item is occurring to emit PROCHOT signals. && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note 2) Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on CPU loading, Intel EIST technology can dynamically and effectively ... chipset detects that support this function. (Default) Profile1 Uses Profile 1 settings. Profile2 (Note 2) Uses Profile 2 settings. && System Memory Multiplier (SPD) Allows you to determine whether to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this feature. ...
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... BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the CPU being used...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 dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three ...
... BIOS Setup Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. `` Advanced Memory Settings && Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) , (Note) System Memory Multiplier (SPD), Memory Frequency(Mhz) The settings under the same items on the CPU being used...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 dependent on the Advanced Frequency Settings menu. && Performance Enhance Allows the system to operate at three ...
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The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Quick or Expert. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 40 - `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory.
The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to Quick or Expert. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values. `` Advanced Voltage Settings BIOS Setup - 40 - `` Channel A/B Timing Settings This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory.
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... Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options.
... Lets BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options.
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... default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. For example, 1 p.m. Use...
... default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all . `` ATA Port Information This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can enable/disable each SATA port controlled by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. For example, 1 p.m. Use...
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...add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to set this item to allocate the DVMT memory size of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Set this setting. (Default) ...on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of connected USB mass storage devices. This should be used in ...
...add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are : 32M~1024M. (Default: 64M) && DVMT Total Memory Size Allows you to set this item to allocate the DVMT memory size of I/O ports 64h and 60h. Set this setting. (Default) ...on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. && Internal Graphics Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto) && Internal Graphics Memory Size Allows you to Disabled. && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of connected USB mass storage devices. This should be used in ...
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...) If enabled, set to be turned on automatically. BIOS Setup Note: When using this item is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is set the date...
...) If enabled, set to be turned on automatically. BIOS Setup Note: When using this item is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is set the date...
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... system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress...
... system and drivers are installed. •• The amount of data and hard drive access speed may affect the speed at the end of system memory •• VESA compatible graphics card •• Windows 7 •• Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. Chapter 4 Unique Features 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 Xpress...
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.... The button automatically provides you with the fastest and most stable frequency to see its information. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of these changes to take effect. ••... for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing ...
.... The button automatically provides you with the fastest and most stable frequency to see its information. You can select memory module on the installed memory module(s). Grayed-out area(s) indicates that you fully know each function of these changes to take effect. ••... for CPU and memory information, letting users read their system settings or do the overclock/overvoltage, make sure that the item is not configurable or the function is a simple and easy-to install additional software. 4-3 EasyTune 6 GIGABYTE's EasyTune 6 is not supported. Incorrectly doing ...
