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... Manual. 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. Disclaimer Information in any... form or by any means without prior notice. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV: ...
... Manual. 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. Disclaimer Information in any... form or by any means without prior notice. No part of the motherboard is protected by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to their respective owners. Example: For example, "REV: ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper M5 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 ...
Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper M5 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 ...
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Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper M5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One IC extractor ...
Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper M5 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector 55 One IC extractor ...
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G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout KB_MB_USB ATX_12V_2X4 DVI HDMI CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1150 DP_HDMI R_USB30 USB30_LAN Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 BAT G1.Sniper M5 PCIEX16 Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW RST_SW BIOS_SW SB PW_SW ATX VCORE VIOA VSA VAXG VRIN VRING VIOD VDIMM DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 PCIEX1 PCIEX4 ...
G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout KB_MB_USB ATX_12V_2X4 DVI HDMI CPU_FAN CPU_OPT LGA1150 DP_HDMI R_USB30 USB30_LAN Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN AUDIO SYS_FAN1 BAT G1.Sniper M5 PCIEX16 Debug LED (Note) CMOS_SW RST_SW BIOS_SW SB PW_SW ATX VCORE VIOA VSA VAXG VRIN VRING VIOD VDIMM DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 PCIEX1 PCIEX4 ...
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G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1150 CPU x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 1 ...
G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x16 or 2 PCI Express x8 LGA1150 CPU x16 x8 Switch PCI Express Bus 1 PCI Express x4 LAN 1 ...
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...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to ...dealer. Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...
...wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity. •• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. - 9 - Prior to ...dealer. Hardware Installation ponents such as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the...
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...any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software"...software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
...any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for APP Center * Available applications in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software"...software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on the cooler you install. 2 x 128 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip Hardware Monitor ...
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..., hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU...
..., hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Hardware Installation Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn on the CPU...
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... process of the CPU. The protective plastic cover may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate Step 4: Finally, secure the lever under the shoulder...
... process of the CPU. The protective plastic cover may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate Step 4: Finally, secure the lever under the shoulder...
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... direction of arrow is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because ... - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to remove the cooler, on...
... direction of arrow is to install.) Step 3: Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because ... - 15 - 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the surface of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is to remove the cooler, on...
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...(Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always ...or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be ...
...(Go to insert the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always ...or four memory modules, it is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. If you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS DS/SS - - Dual Channel mode cannot be ...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the socket. Spread the retaining clip at the right end of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Hardware Installation Place the memory module on the socket. Spread the retaining clip at the right end of the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs...
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... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not...
... off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you begin to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot and does not...
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... and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting the...
... and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note) The bridge connector(s) may differ by graphics cards and driver version. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards for the power requirement) B. Connecting the...
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... system. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI port is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. DVI-I Port (Note) The DVI-I port conforms...
... system. HDMI Port (Note) The HDMI port is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. DVI-I Port (Note) The DVI-I port conforms...
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... Technology can support a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is recommended that you install motherboard drivers in jack. This jack can use this audio jack to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Rear Speaker Out Use this port to connect rear...
... Technology can support a maximum resolution of the LAN port LEDs. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is recommended that you install motherboard drivers in jack. This jack can use this audio jack to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Rear Speaker Out Use this port to connect rear...
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... - The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) DDIIPP 1 23 1 23 PPCCIIee ppoowweerr ccoonnnneeccttoorr ((SSAATTAA))((XX5588AA--OOCC)) DIDPIP 1 12 23 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button, and clear CMOS button. DIDPIP 1 12 23 3 VVoollttaaggee mmeeaassuurreemmeenntt mmoodduullee((XX5588AA--OOCC)) PPCCIIee ppoowweerr ccoonnnneeccttoorr ((SSAATTAA))((XX5588AA--OOCC...
... - The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active) DDIIPP 1 23 1 23 PPCCIIee ppoowweerr ccoonnnneeccttoorr ((SSAATTAA))((XX5588AA--OOCC)) DIDPIP 1 12 23 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button, and clear CMOS button. DIDPIP 1 12 23 3 VVoollttaaggee mmeeaassuurreemmeenntt mmoodduullee((XX5588AA--OOCC)) PPCCIIee ppoowweerr ccoonnnneeccttoorr ((SSAATTAA))((XX5588AA--OOCC...
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... 12 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB30 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
... 12 8 1) ATX_12V_2X4 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN1/2/3 5) CPU_OPT 6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 7) BAT 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) F_USB30 11) F_USB1/F_USB2 12) CLR_CMOS Read the following guidelines before turning on the motherboard. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices. •• After installing the device and before connecting external devices...
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... CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for...
... CPU. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 5 8 1 4 ATX_12V_2X4 2 GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for...