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...is 1.0. 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. The trademarks mentioned in... this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any means without ...
...is 1.0. 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. The trademarks mentioned in... this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Check your motherboard looks like this manual are legally registered to the specifications and features in any means without ...
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Table of Contents Box Contents...6 Optional Items...6 G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper Z87 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 Z87 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper Z87 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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... change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper Z87 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 The box contents...
... change without notice. The box contents are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper Z87 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 The box contents...
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G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 COAXIAL DP_HDMI USB_DAC R_USB30 CPU_FAN LGA1150 SB RST_SW CMOS_SW Debug LED (Note) PW_SW BIOS_SW USB30_LAN Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN ATX AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 G1.Sniper Z87 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 SATA3 CAP_SW2 CAP_SW1 PCIEX1_2 1 0 3 2 5 4 PCIEX1_3 BAT PCIEX8 Intel® Z87 Creative® Sound Core 3D PCI1 PCIe to...
G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 COAXIAL DP_HDMI USB_DAC R_USB30 CPU_FAN LGA1150 SB RST_SW CMOS_SW Debug LED (Note) PW_SW BIOS_SW USB30_LAN Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN ATX AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 G1.Sniper Z87 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30 SATA3 CAP_SW2 CAP_SW1 PCIEX1_2 1 0 3 2 5 4 PCIEX1_3 BAT PCIEX8 Intel® Z87 Creative® Sound Core 3D PCI1 PCIe to...
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G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel ... PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus PCI CLK (33 MHz) Creative® Sound Core 3D 6 SATA 6Gb/s 7 USB 2.0/1.1 Intel® Z87 6 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS iTE® COM LPC Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/Speaker Out Line Out...
G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel ... PCIe CLK x1 (100 MHz) PCIe to PCI Bridge PCI Bus PCI CLK (33 MHz) Creative® Sound Core 3D 6 SATA 6Gb/s 7 USB 2.0/1.1 Intel® Z87 6 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS iTE® COM LPC Bus Super I/O PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI Rear Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Headphone/Speaker Out Line Out...
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...8226;• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic ...com- 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...
...8226;• Always remove the AC power by your hardware components are connected tightly and securely. •• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic ...com- 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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...; Software Operating System 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. EZ Setup - USB Blocker - Smart TimeLock - Supported functions of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM... Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support ...
...; Software Operating System 2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of each application may differ by motherboard model. EZ Setup - USB Blocker - Smart TimeLock - Supported functions of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM... Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 23.3cm * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support ...
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...Corner of the CPU. •• Do not turn 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 off the computer and unplug the power cord from ... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics ...
...Corner of the CPU. •• Do not turn 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 off the computer and unplug the power cord from ... be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU - 13 - Hardware Installation If you begin to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics ...
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... the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Finally, secure the lever under the shoulder screw. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate is under its retention tab to the CPU...
... the CPU is not installed.) Step 4: Finally, secure the lever under the shoulder screw. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of the load plate is under its retention tab to the CPU...
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Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) ... the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to...
Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the motherboard. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU. Push down each push pin. If the push pin is inserted as the example cooler.) ... the arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the motherboard. 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel® boxed cooler as the picture above shows, the installation is to...
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.... The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory...the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...
.... The four DDR3 memory sockets are unable 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. 1-4 Installing the Memory Read the following guidelines before installing the memory...the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets. DS/SS (SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory) DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 Due to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ...
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... of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 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...
... of the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory module. Place the memory module on this motherboard. 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...
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... completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. •• Always...
... completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. Hardware Installation - 18 - Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Locate an expansion slot that came with your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. •• Always...
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... screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to Performance...
... screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may be needed or not depending on top of identical brand and chip and correct driver -- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver C-1. Refer to Performance...
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... drive, walkman, microphone, etc. Use this audio jack to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1-channel audio configuration. You can be used to...
... drive, walkman, microphone, etc. Use this audio jack to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it side to side to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1-channel audio configuration. You can be used to...
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... 1 1 21 32 3 1 21 32 3 2 2: Single BIOS 1 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 B_ B_ S S B SS B SS 1 1 B SS B SSS S 1 1 1 23 1 23 S S 1 23 1 23 1 2132 3 1 2132 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button, and clear CMOS button. S S B SS S B SS S B SS S B SS S U U 1 23 1 23 U U 1 23 1 23 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches BIOS Switch...
... 1 1 21 32 3 1 21 32 3 2 2: Single BIOS 1 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 B_ B_ S S B SS B SS 1 1 B SS B SSS S 1 1 1 23 1 23 S S 1 23 1 23 1 2132 3 1 2132 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button, and clear CMOS button. S S B SS S B SS S B SS S B SS S U U 1 23 1 23 U U 1 23 1 23 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches BIOS Switch...
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... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector 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...
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector 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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... the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the...
... the power supply is not connected, the computer will not start. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. To meet expansion requirements, it is used (500W or greater). The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to all devices are properly installed. Connect the...
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.../2/3: Pin No. Hardware Installation - 26 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The Intel® Z87 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are to be used, the total number of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
.../2/3: Pin No. Hardware Installation - 26 - Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. The Intel® Z87 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are to be used, the total number of a fan with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.