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...and 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" ...means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may ...
...and 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. For example, "REV: 1.0" ...means the revision of the motherboard is the property of GIGABYTE. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual may ...
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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 ... 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 53 2-8 Save & Exit...55 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard...
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 ... 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches 22 1-9 Internal Connectors 24 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 Information 45 2-5 BIOS Features 46 2-6 Peripherals...50 2-7 Power Management 53 2-8 Save & Exit...55 Chapter 3 Configuring SATA Hard...
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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 USB Blocker...86 5-2-4 Smart TimeLock...87 5-2-5 Smart Recovery 2...88 Chapter 6 Appendix...
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation 73 4-1 Chipset Drivers 73 4-2 Application Software 74 4-3 Information...74 Chapter 5 Unique Features 75 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities 75 5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 75 5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 78 5-2 APP Center...79 5-2-1 EasyTune...80 5-2-2 EZ Setup...81 5-2-3 USB Blocker...86 5-2-4 Smart TimeLock...87 5-2-5 Smart Recovery 2...88 Chapter 6 Appendix...
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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 ... 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 MIC/Line...
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 ... 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 MIC/Line...
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... 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches 2 x audio gain control switches 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector...
... 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switches 2 x audio gain control switches 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector...
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...174; 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 & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - BIOS Unique Features ...
...174; 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 & Downloads\Utility page on motherboard specifications. - @BIOS - BIOS Unique Features ...
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... be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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... two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
... be enabled if only one direction. After the memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel mode cannot 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... two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3 Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table Two Modules Four Modules DDR3_4 - It is installed, the BIOS will double the original memory bandwidth.
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...in your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the ...chassis back panel. 2. Hardware Installation - 18 - Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Secure...
...in your expansion card(s). 7. PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Slot Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Make sure the metal contacts on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the ...chassis back panel. 2. Hardware Installation - 18 - Install the driver provided with the expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Secure...
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... clear CMOS button when the system is on /off your computer and unplug the power cord from the backup BIOS) 1 S3 S3 S3 S3 SB 2 1 23 1 23 1: Dual BIOS 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 ... B SS S U U 1 23 1 23 U U 1 23 1 23 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches BIOS Switch The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for BIOS configurations). Use the clear CMOS button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. 1 2132 3 11 RST_SW CMOS_SW...
... clear CMOS button when the system is on /off your computer and unplug the power cord from the backup BIOS) 1 S3 S3 S3 S3 SB 2 1 23 1 23 1: Dual BIOS 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 ... B SS S U U 1 23 1 23 U U 1 23 1 23 1-8 Onboard Buttons and Switches BIOS Switch The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for BIOS configurations). Use the clear CMOS button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. 1 2132 3 11 RST_SW CMOS_SW...
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... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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. The LED is...
... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. 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. The LED is...
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... functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "C1onfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. 1 23 •• Always turn off . Plug in the CMOS when the...
... functionality via the audio software in Chapter 6, "C1onfiguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio." •• Audio signals will make the device unable to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the power cord and restart your computer. 1 23 •• Always turn off . Plug in the CMOS when the...
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...NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 11) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
...NRTS- 8 NCTS- 9 NRI- 10 No Pin 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 11) COMA (Serial Port Header) The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port... 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 Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact...
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...necessary power to the CMOS to boot. 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 searches and downloads the ... in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - For instructions on the motherboard. If this chapter or introductions...
...necessary power to the CMOS to boot. 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 searches and downloads the ... in this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to activate certain system features. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that you need to) to clear the CMOS values.) - 31 - For instructions on the motherboard. If this chapter or introductions...
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... key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will appear when the computer boots. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen... Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will boot from the device immediately. BIOS Setup - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for...
... key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to set the first boot device without having to enter BIOS Setup first. After system restart, the device boot order will appear when the computer boots. 2-1 Startup Screen The following startup Logo screen... Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will boot from the device immediately. BIOS Setup - 32 - Function Keys Function Keys: : BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu is effective for...
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Dashboard Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can use your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can easily point ... can use your keyboard to move through various settings and make adjustments for quick configuration or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E11) Switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. 2-2 The Main Menu A. BIOS Setup In Dashboard Mode, you can click Classic Setup under the Shortcuts list on the right of the screen or...
Dashboard Mode (Default) Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the Dashboard Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment where users can use your mouse to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can easily point ... can use your keyboard to move through various settings and make adjustments for quick configuration or you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E11) Switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. 2-2 The Main Menu A. BIOS Setup In Dashboard Mode, you can click Classic Setup under the Shortcuts list on the right of the screen or...
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... and fan speeds. System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to... value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Dashboard Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit...
... and fan speeds. System Information Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. Use this menu to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. Classic Setup Function Keys Move the selection bar to select a setup menu Move the selection bar to... value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Dashboard Mode Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus Access the Q-Flash utility Display system information Save all the changes and exit...
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... is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. `` M.I .T. Whether the system will work stably with the...
... is for advanced users only and we recommend you made is dependent on your overall system configurations. Current Status This screen provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. `` M.I .T. Whether the system will work stably with the...
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... Intel's website. Options are: Medium, High, Turbo, Ultra, Extreme. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to set in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you to...
... Intel's website. Options are: Medium, High, Turbo, Ultra, Extreme. (Default: Auto) && CPU Base Clock Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. BIOS Setup - 36 - The adjustable range is from 400 MHz to set in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto) Important: It is present only when you to...
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.... (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating...
.... (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for different number of active cores. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Turbo Ratio (1-Core Active~4-Core Active) (Note) Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets... the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Filter PLL Level Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. && CPU Frequency Displays the current operating...
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...Enabled (Note) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ...
...Enabled (Note) Allows you to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that supports this feature. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && Hyper-Threading Technology (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processor mode...: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) ...