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Motherboard G1.Sniper Z87 Nov. 1, 2013 Motherboard G1.Sniper Z87 Nov. 1, 2013
Motherboard G1.Sniper Z87 Nov. 1, 2013 Motherboard G1.Sniper Z87 Nov. 1, 2013
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... „„ For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published ...their respective owners. 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. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-...
... „„ For quick set-up of this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. All rights reserved. No part of GIGABYTE. Check your motherboard looks like this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published ...their respective owners. 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. Copyright © 2013 GIGA-...
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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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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 above ...
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 above ...
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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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...•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the ...installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation,...
...•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components. •• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the computer power during the ...installation process can become damaged as a motherboard, CPU or memory. Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: •• Prior to installation,...
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... SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EZ Setup - Hardware Installation - 12 - Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM... Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ 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 &...
... SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for the software listed in APP Center may also differ depending on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - EZ Setup - Hardware Installation - 12 - Smart Recovery 2 Support for ON/OFF Charge Norton® Internet Security (OEM... Intel® Smart Response Technology Support for Windows 8.1/8/7 Form Factor ŠŠ 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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... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly.... (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1150 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. If you wish ...
... hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly.... (Or you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the peripherals. LGA1150 CPU Socket Alignment Key Alignment Key Pin One Corner of the CPU. If you wish ...
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.... NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of engaging the lever. Step 2: Hold the CPU with your thumb and...
.... NOTE: Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• Before installing the CPU, make sure the front end of engaging the lever. Step 2: Hold the CPU with your thumb and...
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... sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove ... cooler, on the contrary, 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 your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step...
... sign on the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. Step 4: You should hear a "click" when pushing down on the push pins diagonally. Step 6: Finally, attach the power connector of arrow is to remove ... cooler, on the contrary, 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 your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.) Step...
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A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) &#... memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - ... 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. DS/SS DDR3_3 - For optimum performance, when enabling...
A memory module can be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) &#... memory module is installed. 2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_2 DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DDR3_1 DS/SS - ... 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. DS/SS DDR3_3 - For optimum performance, when enabling...
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... has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs 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...
... has a notch, so it vertically into place when the memory module is securely inserted. - 17 - Follow the steps below to install DDR3 DIMMs 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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... before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
... before you begin to the chassis back panel with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express slot. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
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... CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - C. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. Hardware Installation 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A.
... CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on the PCIEX16 slot. Procedure and driver screen for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology. - 19 - C. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with your graphics cards. Hardware Installation 1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration A.
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... S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your headphone/speaker to 1 Gbps data rate. Refer to the instructions on setting up...
... S/PDIF Out Connector This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that you connect your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from your headphone/speaker to 1 Gbps data rate. Refer to the instructions on setting up...
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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. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset...
... 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. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn off or reset...
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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.
... sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect. •• Before installing the devices, be sure to the connector on the motherboard.
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... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable...
... mainly supplies power to the power connector in the correct orientation. If the 12V power connector is turned off and all the components on the motherboard. 1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable...
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... your CPU and system from overheating. If more than two hard drives are 4-pin. The Intel® Z87 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are to be used, the total number of hard drives does not have to connect it is the...
... your CPU and system from overheating. If more than two hard drives are 4-pin. The Intel® Z87 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Do not place a jumper cap on this motherboard are to be used, the total number of hard drives does not have to connect it is the...
