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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Disclaimer
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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE
without prior notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in
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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)