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Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 User Manual

Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3
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G1.Sniper M3
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-G1SNPM3-1002R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCNo
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsDual-channel
Number of memory slots4
Supported memory typesDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1066, 1333, 1600 MHz
Supported memory module capacities16GB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
System bus rate5 GT/s
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors2
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
Headphone outputs5
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipCreative CA0132
Cooling typePassive
Component forPC
Power source typeATX
Motherboard chipset-
PC health monitoringCPU, FAN, Temperature
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfacesSATA II, SATA III
Cables includedSATA
Graphics cardHD Graphics
OpenGL version3.2
DirectX version11
Maximum graphics card memory1696 MB
Parallel processing technology support2-Way SLI
PCI Express slots version3.0
Controller interface typeIntel Z77
Wi-Fi standardsNot supported
Networking features10/100/1000 Mbit/sec
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeEFI AMI
ACPI version2.0a
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width244 mm

Summary

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

Crucial safety guidelines and procedures for safe hardware installation to prevent damage.

Product Specifications

Comprehensive technical details of the motherboard's components, slots, and connectivity options.

CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU and its associated cooling solution.

Memory Installation

Detailed guide on inserting DDR3 memory modules, including dual-channel configuration.

Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for inserting expansion cards into PCI Express slots and securing them.

Multi-GPU Configuration

Configuration steps for enabling multi-GPU setups like AMD CrossFireX or NVIDIA SLI.

Back Panel Connectors Overview

Identification and description of all ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors Guide

Identification and description of internal headers and connectors on the motherboard.

BIOS Setup

BIOS Startup Screen

Overview of the initial GIGABYTE logo screen displayed during system startup.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Navigation guide for the BIOS Setup program's main interface, including 3D BIOS and standard menus.

M.I.T. (Memory, I/O, Timing) Settings

Settings for monitoring and adjusting CPU/memory frequency, voltage, and temperature.

System Information and Settings

Configuration for system language, date, time, and access level within the BIOS.

BIOS Features Configuration

Settings related to boot order, CPU advanced features, and display adapter selection.

Peripherals Configuration

Configuration options for integrated devices like SATA controllers, LAN, audio, and USB.

BIOS Power Management

Options for managing system power states, wake-up events, and energy efficiency.

BIOS Save and Exit Options

Functions for saving BIOS changes, loading defaults, and exiting the setup utility.

Drivers Installation

Chipset Driver Installation

Step-by-step process for installing essential chipset drivers from the provided motherboard disk.

GIGABYTE Application Software

Guide to installing GIGABYTE utilities and other bundled software applications.

Driver Disk Technical Manuals

Overview of the driver disk's content descriptions for technical manuals.

GIGABYTE Contact Information

Contact details for GIGABYTE headquarters and regional offices for support.

System Information Utility

Displays basic system information like BIOS version and memory details.

GIGABYTE Download Center

Information on accessing the GIGABYTE website for the latest BIOS, drivers, and software.

GIGABYTE New Utilities

Links to install recently developed GIGABYTE utilities and applications.

Unique Features

Xpress Recovery2 Utility

Instructions for using Xpress Recovery2 for system data backup and restoration.

BIOS Update Tools

Details on using Q-Flash and @BIOS for updating the motherboard's BIOS safely.

EasyTune 6 System Tuning

Guide to EasyTune 6 for system tuning, overclocking, and performance adjustments.

Q-Share Data Sharing Tool

Instructions for enabling data sharing between computers on a network using Q-Share.

eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) for RAID

Setup guide for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) utility to configure RAID arrays.

Auto Green Power Saving

Using Auto Green to save power by automatically suspending the system when Bluetooth is out of range.

Intel Rapid Start Technology Setup

Configuration steps for Intel Rapid Start Technology to improve system resume times.

Intel Smart Connect Technology

Setting up Intel Smart Connect Technology for automatic data updates during sleep mode.

Intel Smart Response Technology

Guide to configuring Intel Smart Response Technology for SSD caching and performance.

Appendix

SATA Hard Drive Configuration

Instructions for installing and configuring SATA hard drives, including RAID setup.

Audio Input and Output Configuration

Guide to setting up 2/5.1 channel audio, Creative software, and S/PDIF output.

Troubleshooting Guide

FAQ and troubleshooting procedure to resolve common system startup and hardware issues.

Regulatory and Environmental Statements

Information on regulatory compliance, RoHS, WEEE directives, and environmental responsibility.

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