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... Items...6 G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 5 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 up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 22 1-9 Changing the...
... Items...6 G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper 5 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 up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration 19 1-7 Back Panel Connectors 20 1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs 22 1-9 Changing the...
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...SLI™ technology Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) supporting up to 8 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 7 x system fan headers 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x heatsink fan connector 1 x power button 1 x reset...
...SLI™ technology Chipset: - 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3 0~5) supporting up to 8 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x PCIe power connector 10 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 7 x system fan headers 1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT) 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x heatsink LED power connector 1 x heatsink fan connector 1 x power button 1 x reset...
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.../four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Note 2) (Refer to Performance\ AMD CrossFireX™ Configurations and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note 1) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors -- Windows 8 or Windows...
.../four PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- 1-6 Setting up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to the AMD VISION Engine Control Center. A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with sufficient power is recommended (Note 2) (Refer to Performance\ AMD CrossFireX™ Configurations and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX™ check box is enabled. (Note 1) The bridge connectors may differ by graphics cards. CrossFire (Note 1)/SLI bridge connectors -- Windows 8 or Windows...
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... installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. The screenshot below is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used . •• When removing the cable connected to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports...
... installing the HDMI device, make sure to set Intel(R) Display Audio to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. The screenshot below is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used . •• When removing the cable connected to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. USB 3.0/2.0 Port The USB 3.0 port supports...
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... 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 boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. Use the clear CMOS button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) Hardware Installation - 22 - The power button and reset button allowDDIIPP users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when 11 22...
... 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 boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. Use the clear CMOS button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed. F_AUDIO(H) F_PANEL(NH) Hardware Installation - 22 - The power button and reset button allowDDIIPP users to quickly turn off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when 11 22...
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.... BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 1 SYS_FAN6/7 SYS_FAN6/7: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 1s2lo3 4ts. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design...
.... BIOS Switcher (SW4) DIP 1 23 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Pin No. When connecting a fan cable, be installed inside the chassis. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V /Speed Control 3 Sense 4 VCC 1 SYS_FAN6/7 SYS_FAN6/7: Pin No. Overheating may result in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is recommended that a system fan be sure to connect it in damage to the onboard PCI Express x16 1s2lo3 4ts. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design...
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... header can support the ON/OFF Charge2 f1u2n3ctioFn_.USB3 (Front Panel) 1 234 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each wire instead of the motherboard header. age measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) TBPIOMS Switcher (SW4) 1 w/housing F_USB30_2 9 D1+ 19 PCIe Control1(0Z87X-UVPol17ta)0ge meaNsCurement module(X58A2-0OC) ATX_12V_2X3 VBUS No Pin PWM Switch...
... header can support the ON/OFF Charge2 f1u2n3ctioFn_.USB3 (Front Panel) 1 234 PCIe power connector (SATA)(X58A-OC) Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your chassis front panel audio module to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each wire instead of the motherboard header. age measurement points(G1.Sniper 3) TBPIOMS Switcher (SW4) 1 w/housing F_USB30_2 9 D1+ 19 PCIe Control1(0Z87X-UVPol17ta)0ge meaNsCurement module(X58A2-0OC) ATX_12V_2X3 VBUS No Pin PWM Switch...
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... 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on . To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during...
... 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do it is turned off, the battery on . To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key during...
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... fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Windows Mode...
... fan speeds. System Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Use this menu to configure the default language used by BIOS version. This menu also displays information on the devices connected to the SATA ports. BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on a menu Execute command or enter a menu / Increase the numeric value or make changes / Decrease the numeric value or make changes Switch to Windows Mode...
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... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && CPU Core Enabled (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this feature. Auto sets the power limit according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. BIOS Setup - 40 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and...
... the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) && CPU Core Enabled (Note 1) Allows you install a CPU and a memory module that supports this feature. Auto sets the power limit according to enhance memory performance when enabled. Disabled Disables this setting. (Default: Auto) && CPU Thermal Monitor (Note 1) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. BIOS Setup - 40 - When enabled, the CPU core frequency and...
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... set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). For example, you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for a specific type. BIOS Setup - 50 - For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk...
... set hard drive as the first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). For example, you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with the highest priority for a specific type. BIOS Setup - 50 - For example, only hard drive defined as Windows 7 64-bit, select the optical drive that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string. Removable storage devices that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk...
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...type that support Boot from the network. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this feature. BIOS Setup Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled...
...type that support Boot from the network. && Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, and devices that are connected. This item is disabled when Fast Boot is set to display the GIGABYTE Logo at least one device for this type is installed. && Bootup NumLock State Enables or disables Numlock feature on this feature. BIOS Setup Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup speed. (Default: Disabled) && VGA Support Allows you enter BIOS Setup. Disabled...
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... setting used in previous boots (for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in the pre-boot environment. 2-6 Peripherals && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the onboard graphics or the installed PCI Express graphics card. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card...
... setting used in previous boots (for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is the recommended mode when BIOS has xHCI preboot support. (Default) Auto BIOS routes the sharable ports to EHCI controller. xHCI controller enabling and rerouting should follow the steps in the pre-boot environment. 2-6 Peripherals && Init Display First Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the onboard graphics or the installed PCI Express graphics card. IGFX Sets the onboard graphics as the first display. (Default) PCIe 1 Slot Sets the graphics card...
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... Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in this mode. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are eventually routed to Disabled. - 55 - BIOS...
... Controller Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Auto) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in this mode. If the OS does not provide support, all sharable ports won't work. Disabled The USB 3.0 ports are : 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in network card instead of using the onboard audio, set the onboard graphics memory size. Options are eventually routed to Disabled. - 55 - BIOS...
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... displays the current status of the four SATA ports. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell® ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9230 Chip, GSATA3 6/7/8/9 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell® 88SE9230 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification...
... displays the current status of the four SATA ports. AHCI Mode Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. BIOS Setup `` Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology && ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart Connect Technology. (Default: Disabled) `` Marvell® ATA Controller Configuration && GSATA Controller (Marvell® 88SE9230 Chip, GSATA3 6/7/8/9 connectors) Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Marvell® 88SE9230 chip or configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification...
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... To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Intel® Z87 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 8/7 setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB...
... To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: A. Install SATA hard drive(s) in BIOS Setup. Configure a RAID array in your power supply to the hard drive. (Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to identify the SATA controller for the SATA port. (For example, on this motherboard, the SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 ports are supported by the Intel® Z87 Chipset.) Then connect the power connector from your computer Attach one hard drive. •• Windows 8/7 setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB...
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... is set to the hard drive. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your motherboard. B. Press on your power supply to AHCI Mode. The Marvell® 88SE9230 SATA controller controls the onboard GSATA3 6/7/8/9 connectors. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to available SATA port on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the motherboard. Step: Turn on GSATA RAID Configuration to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 73 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
... is set to the hard drive. Then connect the power connector from the exact settings for your motherboard. B. Press on your power supply to AHCI Mode. The Marvell® 88SE9230 SATA controller controls the onboard GSATA3 6/7/8/9 connectors. Configuring SATA controller and RAID mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to available SATA port on the motherboard you will see shall depend on the motherboard. Step: Turn on GSATA RAID Configuration to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you have and the BIOS version. - 73 - Configuring SATA Hard Drive...
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.../updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : G1.Sniper 5 BIOS Version : F1l BIOS Date : 03/30/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS...
.../updating the BIOS. •• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached to an independent SATA controller, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to update BIOS?" Updating the BIOS In the main menu of the system reading the BIOS file from the USB flash drive is saved. Q-Flash Utility v1.05 Model Name : G1.Sniper 5 BIOS Version : F1l BIOS Date : 03/30/2013 Flash Type/Size : Winbond 25X/Q Series 16MB Update BIOS...
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... menu below the application's/game's icon to access the Internet. After installing the LAN driver, you can change the priority, click an application or game and use the bandwidth to select a priority level. You can set the priority for each application as well. When the cursor changes to a double-headed arrow, drag it to view. Appendix It also displays your network connection...
... menu below the application's/game's icon to access the Internet. After installing the LAN driver, you can change the priority, click an application or game and use the bandwidth to select a priority level. You can set the priority for each application as well. When the cursor changes to a double-headed arrow, drag it to view. Appendix It also displays your network connection...
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... and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 113 - Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail...
... and then boot the system to enter BIOS Setup. Our customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible. - 113 - Yes Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the keyboard is verified and solved. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." No The hard drive, connector, or cable might fail. END If the procedure above is the CPU cooler running? No The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail...