Gigabyte G1.Sniper 5 User manual

G1.Sniper 5
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-G1SINP5-1003R

Motherboard
G1.Sniper 5
Apr. 12, 2013
Apr. 12, 2013
Motherboard G1.Sniper 5

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documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
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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 5 Motherboard Layout ....................................................................................7
G1.Sniper 5 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 an Expansion Card ............................................................................ 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 ..................................................................................................33
2-1 Startup Screen.................................................................................................. 34
2-2 The Main Menu................................................................................................. 35
2-3 M.I.T. ................................................................................................................. 37
2-4 System.............................................................................................................. 49
2-5 BIOS Features .................................................................................................. 50
2-6 Peripherals........................................................................................................ 54
2-7 Power Management.......................................................................................... 58
2-8 Save & Exit ....................................................................................................... 60

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Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)...................................................................61
3-1 ConguringIntel®Z87 SATA Controllers........................................................... 61
3-2 ConguringMarvell®88SE9230 SATA Controller ............................................. 73
3-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System.......................... 78
Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................85
4-1 Chipset Drivers ................................................................................................. 85
4-2 Application Software ......................................................................................... 86
4-3 Information........................................................................................................ 86
Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................87
5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ........................................................................................ 87
5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................87
5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................90
5-2 APP Center....................................................................................................... 91
5-2-1 EasyTune................................................................................................................92
5-2-2 EZ Setup.................................................................................................................93
5-2-3 ON/OFF Charge2 ...................................................................................................98
5-2-4 USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................99
Chapter 6 Appendix ....................................................................................................101
6-1 Qualcomm®Atheros Killer Network Manager ................................................. 101
6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput................................................................ 103
6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio..........................................................................103
6-2-2 Creative Software Suite........................................................................................103
6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................107
6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording................................................................................108
6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................110
6-3 Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................111
6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................ 111
6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................112
6-4 Debug LED Codes.......................................................................................... 114
Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................. 118
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 119