GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY G1.Sniper M5 User manual

G1.Sniper M5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-G1SNPM5-1001R

Motherboard
G1. Sniper M5
Apr. 26, 2013
Apr. 26, 2013
Motherboard G1.Sniper M5

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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE
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Documentation Classications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of docu-
mentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:
1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:

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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Specications................................................................................... 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Conguration ....................................................................16
1-4-2 Installing a Memory................................................................................................17
1-5 Installing Expansion Cards............................................................................ 18
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration............................. 19
1-7 Back Panel Connectors................................................................................. 20
1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs......................................................... 22
1-9 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier .............................................................. 23
1-10 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 ........................................................................................................... 46
2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 47
2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 50
2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 53
2-8 Save & Exit .................................................................................................... 55

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Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s) ..................................................................57
3-1 ConguringSATAControllers........................................................................ 57
3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System ..................... 69
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 ON/OFF Charge2.................................................................................................. 86
5-2-4 USB Blocker...........................................................................................................87
Chapter 6 Appendix......................................................................................................89
6-1 Qualcomm®Atheros Killer Network Manager ............................................... 89
6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput .............................................................. 91
6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio ..........................................................................91
6-2-2 Creative Software Suite.........................................................................................91
6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................ 95
6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording ............................................................................... 96
6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ................................................................................... 98
6-3 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 99
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 99
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ................................................................................ 100
6-4 Debug LED Codes....................................................................................... 102
Regulatory Statements........................................................................................... 106
Contact Us ...............................................................................................................111

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Box Contents
5G1.Sniper M5 motherboard
5Motherboard driver disk
5User's Manual
5Quick Installation Guide
5Four SATA cables
5I/O Shield
5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
5One IC extractor
5Twooperationalamplierchips(oneonboard,oneprovidedintheproduct
package)
Optional Items
2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)
HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Layout
(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.
KB_MB_USB CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX8
DDR3_2 DDR3_4
DDR3_3
DDR3_1
BAT
F_PANEL
Intel®Z87
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
LGA1150
R_USB30
DVI HDMI
USB30_LAN
F_USB30
DP_HDMI
PCIEX4
CPU_OPT
SATA3
1 0
3 2
5 4
SYS_FAN1
VCORE
VIOA
VAXG
VRIN
VIOD
VRING
VDIMM
VSA
F_USB2
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN2
Debug LED (Note)
SB
BIOS_SW
RST_SW
CMOS_SW
PW_SW
iTE® Super I/O
Creative®
Sound Core 3D
Qualcomm®
Atheros Killer
E2201 LAN
G1.Sniper M5
BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED

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G1.Sniper M5 Motherboard Block Diagram
Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."
LGA1150
CPU
CPUCLK+/-(100MHz)
Dual BIOS
6 USB 2.0/1.1
DDR31600/1333MHz
Dual Channel Memory
LPC Bus
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
1 PCI Express x1
x1
x4
DMI 2.0
FDI
6 SATA 6Gb/s
PCI Express Bus
PCIe CLK
(100MHz)
Switch
x8
x16
1 PCI Express x16 2 PCI Express x8
or
1 PCI Express x4
6 USB 3.0/2.0
Switch
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Intel®Z87
HDMI
x1
LAN
RJ45
or
Qualcomm®Atheros Killer
E2201 LAN
iTE®
Super I/O
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Line Out
MIC/Line In
S/PDIF Out
Surround Speaker Out
Headphone/Speaker Out
Creative®
Sound Core
3D
DisplayPort
DVI-I
HDMI

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Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•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 motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-
ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep
your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply
has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certied computer technician.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU
Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®Core™i5 processors/
Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/
Intel®Celeron®processors in the LGA1150 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset
Intel®Z87 Express Chipset
Memory
4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
* Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of
physical memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than
the size of the physical memory installed.
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR3 1600/1333 MHz memory modules
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and
memory modules.)
Onboard
Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x DVI-I port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
- 2 x HDMI ports, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160
* Support for HDMI 1.4a version.
(Use either the DVI-I port or the HDMI port located below it at a time.)
- 1 x DisplayPort port, supporting a maximum resolution of 3840x2160
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Creative®Sound Core 3D chip
Support for Sound Blaster Recon3Di
High Denition Audio
2/5.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN 1 x Qualcomm®Atheros Killer E2201 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot
is populated, the PCIEX16 slot will operate at up to x8 mode.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
(The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™ technology (PCIEX16
and PCIEX8 slots)

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Hardware Installation
Storage Interface
Chipset:
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors supporting up to 6 SATA 6Gb/s devices
- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
USB
Chipset:
- Up to 6 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
through the internal USB header)
- Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available
through the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x water cooling fan header (CPU_OPT)
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x Clear CMOS button
2 x BIOS switches
Voltage measurement points
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x DVI-I port
2 x HDMI ports
1 x DisplayPort
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
 5 x audio jacks(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In/Mic
In, Line Out, Headphone/Speaker Out)

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Hardware Installation
I/O Controller
iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan fail warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
BIOS
2 x 128 Mbit ash
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a
Unique Features
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported
functions of each application may also differ depending on motherboard
specications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- EZ Setup
- ON/OFF Charge2
- USB Blocker
Bundled
Software
Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel®Rapid Start Technology
Intel®Smart Connect Technology
Intel®Smart Response Technology
Operating
System
Support for Windows 8/7
Form Factor
Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications 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 the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns.

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Hardware Installation
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure 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 the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications since it does not meet the
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications, please do so according to your hardware specications 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 CPU.
Notch
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
Notch
LGA1150 CPU
LGA1150 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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Hardware Installation
B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
and away from the socket with your nger. Then
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal
load plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.
Step 2:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index ngers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the
pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align
the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys)
and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 4:
Finally, secure the lever under its retention tab to
complete the installation of the CPU.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.
•Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
•To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
Step 3:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully
replace the load plate. When replacing the load
plate, make sure the front end of the load plate
is under the shoulder screw. Then press the CPU
socket lever. The protective plastic cover may
pop off from the load plate during the process of
engaging the lever. Remove the cover. (Save the
cover properly and always replace it when the
CPU is not installed.)

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Hardware Installation
1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU
cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on
the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the
arrow sign on the male push pin. (Turning the
push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove
the 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 mother-
board. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each
push pin. 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 5:
After the installation, check the back of the moth-
erboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture
above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU
cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the
motherboard.
Male
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Direction of
the Arrow Sign
on the Male
Push Pin

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Hardware Installation
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips 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 outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DDR3_1 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_4
1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the
memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling
Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as
following:
Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4
Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Dual Channel Memory Congurations Table
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling
Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1
and DDR3_2 sockets.

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Hardware Installation
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 to the memory module. DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are
not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clip
at the right end of the memory socket. Place the memory module on
the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your ngers
on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert
it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the
memory module is securely inserted.
DDR3 DIMM

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Hardware Installation
1-5 Installing Expansion Cards
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your
expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot
•Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot and
does not rock.
•Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from
the slot.

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Hardware Installation
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration
(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and
driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about
enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to
the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the CongureSLI,Surround,
Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
A. System Requirements
-Windows 8/7 operating system
-A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or above PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
-CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
-CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors
-A power supply with sufcient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the
power requirement)
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the CrossFire/SLI graphics cards in the
PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to
the Catalyst Control Center.Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™
Conguration and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is selected.
and click Apply.

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Hardware Installation
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
DVI-I Port (Note)
The DVI-I port conforms to the DVI-I specication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the
actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-I
connection to this port.
HDMI Port (Note)
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware
and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio
to the default playback device.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from
Windows 8.)
(Note) Use either the DVI-I port or the HDMI port located below it at a time.