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Gigabyte G1.Sniper User Manual

Gigabyte G1.Sniper
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G1.Sniper
LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel
®
Core
i7 processor family
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-G1SNIPE-1001R

Table of Contents

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Gigabyte G1.Sniper Specifications

General IconGeneral
Non-ECCYes
Memory voltage1.5 V
Memory channelsTriple-channel
Number of memory slots6
Maximum internal memory24 GB
Supported memory clock speeds800, 1066, 1333, 2200 MHz
System bus rate6.4 GT/s
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i7
USB 2.0 connectors3
Number of SATA III connectors2
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of Parallel ATA connectors0
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 CA20K2
Component forPC
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
On-board graphics cardNo
Parallel processing technology support3-Way SLI
PCI Express slots version2.0
Controller interface typeSATA 6Gb/s
Controller 2nd interface typeSATA 3Gb/s
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
LAN controllerBigfoot Killer E2100
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
BIOS typeAWARD
ACPI version1.0b
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth264 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

Guidelines for safely installing hardware to prevent damage.

1-2 Product Specifications

Details on CPU, QPI, Chipset, Memory, Audio, LAN, Expansion Slots.

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for installing CPU and its cooler.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Guidelines and configurations for installing DDR3 memory modules.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Steps for installing expansion cards into PCI Express or PCI slots.

1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration

System requirements and configuration for multi-graphics card setups.

1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Description of various connectors on the motherboard's back panel.

1-8 Onboard LEDs and Switches

Explains onboard LEDs for voltage, overclock, and temperature.

1-9 Internal Connectors

Identifies and describes various internal connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Startup Screen

Displays screens that may appear when the computer boots (Logo/POST).

2-2 The Main Menu

Overview of the BIOS Setup Main Menu and function keys.

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Menu for configuring CPU/memory frequencies and voltages.

2-4 Standard CMOS Features

Settings for system date, time, and IDE/SATA device detection.

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for boot priority, CPU features, and display init.

2-6 Integrated Peripherals

Configuration for onboard devices like SATA, USB, Audio, and LAN.

2-7 Power Management Setup

Options for system power states and ACPI settings.

2-8 PC Health Status

Monitors system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loads the safest BIOS default settings for system stability.

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults

Loads the optimal BIOS default settings for performance.

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password

Sets passwords for BIOS access and system startup.

2-12 Save & Exit Setup

Saves BIOS changes and exits the setup program.

2-13 Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS Setup without saving any changes.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers

Instructions for installing chipset drivers using the driver disk.

3-2 Application Software

Lists and allows installation of GIGABYTE utilities and free software.

3-3 Technical Manuals

Provides access to application guides and motherboard manuals.

3-4 Contact

Provides contact information for GIGABYTE headquarters and offices.

3-5 System

Displays basic system information like BIOS version and memory.

3-6 Download Center

Links to GIGABYTE website for downloading latest BIOS, drivers, or apps.

3-7 New Utilities

Provides quick links to GIGABYTE's developed utilities for installation.

Chapter 4 Unique Features

4-1 Xpress Recovery2

Utility for quick system backup and restoration. Supports NTFS, FAT32, FAT16.

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities

Introduces GIGABYTE's BIOS update tools: Q-Flash and @BIOS.

4-3 EasyTune 6

Utility for fine-tuning system settings, overclocking in Windows.

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2

Revolutionary technology for power savings and efficiency.

4-5 Q-Share

Easy tool for sharing data with computers on the same network.

4-6 Smart 6™

Combination of 6 utilities for PC management, performance, security.

SMART Recovery 2

Utility to back up partitions as image files and restore them.

SMART DualBIOS

Feature to record passwords/dates and store data in main/backup BIOS.

SMART Recorder

Monitors and records system activities like power on/off times.

SMART TimeLock

Manages computer usage time with simple rules and options.

4-7 Auto Green

Tool for system power savings via Bluetooth cell phone proximity.

4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D)

Utility for configuring RAID-ready systems and expanding RAID capacity.

4-9 Cloud OC

Overclocking utility for system tweaking via Internet-connected devices.

Chapter 5 Appendix

5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

Steps to install, configure SATA controller mode, and set up RAID arrays.

5-2 Configuring Intel ICH10R SATA Controllers

Installing SATA drives and configuring Intel ICH10R SATA controllers.

5-3 Configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA Controller

Installing SATA drives and configuring JMicron JMB362 SATA controllers.

5-4 Configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA Controller

Installing SATA drives and configuring Marvell 88SE9182 SATA controllers.

5-5 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System

Guide for installing SATA RAID/AHCI drivers and OS (Windows 7/Vista).

5-6 Installing Windows XP

Instructions for installing SATA RAID/AHCI drivers during Windows XP setup.

5-7 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager

Utility for viewing network status, bandwidth, and configuring settings.

5-8 Configuring Audio Input and Output

Guides for configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio and speaker setups.

5-9 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio

Step-by-step guide to connect and configure multi-channel speakers.

5-10 Configuring S/PDIF Out

Instructions for connecting and configuring S/PDIF Out for digital audio.

5-11 Creative Software Suite

Details on Creative Audio Control Panel, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi.

5-12 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding

Guides for enabling Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect encoding.

5-13 Configuring Audio Recording

Steps for configuring audio recording using the Creative Console Launcher.

5-14 Troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions and answers for common issues.

5-15 Troubleshooting Procedure

A flowchart to diagnose and solve system startup problems.

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