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    G1.Sniper Z87 User's Manual Rev. 1101 12ME-G1SNIZ8-1101R
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    Motherboard G1.Sniper Z87 Nov. 1, 2013 Motherboard G1.Sniper Z87 Nov. 1, 2013
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    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
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    Z87 Motherboard Layout 7 G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Block Diagram 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 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
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    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
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    Box Contents 55 G1.Sniper Z87 motherboard 55 Motherboard driver disk 55 User's Manual 55 Quick Installation Guide 55 Four SATA cables 55 I/O Shield 55 One 2-Way SLI bridge connector The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall
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    G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Layout KB_MS_USB ATX_12V_2X4 COAXIAL DP_HDMI USB_DAC R_USB30 CPU_FAN LGA1150 SB RST_SW CMOS_SW Debug LED (Note) PW_SW BIOS_SW USB30_LAN Qualcomm® Atheros Killer E2201 LAN ATX AUDIO SYS_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 G1.Sniper Z87 DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_1 F_USB30
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    G1.Sniper Z87 Motherboard Block Diagram 2 PCI Express x8 1 PCI Express x16 CPU CLK+/- (100 MHz) PCIe CLK (100 MHz) or LGA1150 CPU DDR3 1600/1333 MHz Dual Channel Memory CLK (33 MHz) Creative® Sound Core 3D 6 SATA 6Gb/s 7 USB 2.0/1.1 Intel® Z87 6 USB 3.0/2.0 Dual BIOS iTE® COM LPC Bus
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    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 com- ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have a problem related to the use of the
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    in the LGA1150 package (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) ŠŠ L3 cache varies with CPU Chipset ŠŠ Intel® Z87 Express Chipset Memory Onboard Graphics Audio ŠŠ 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory * Due to a Windows 32-bit operating
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    button ŠŠ 1 x reset button ŠŠ 1 x Clear CMOS button ŠŠ 2 x BIOS switches ŠŠ 2 x CPU/System temperature detection ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed detection ŠŠ CPU/System overheating warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan fail warning ŠŠ CPU/System fan speed control * Whether the fan speed control function is supported
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    BIOS Support for DualBIOS™ PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI 2.0a Support for Q-Flash Support for Xpress Install Support for APP Center * Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported Support & Downloads\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported
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    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
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    B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket. •• 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
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    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 motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is
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    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
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    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 DDR3 DIMM A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow
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    install an expansion card: •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• . 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
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    A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two 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 sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your
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    monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the DisplayPort device. (The item name may
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    channel audio configuration. Headphone/Speaker Out Jack This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter
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    S3 S3 SB 2 1 23 1 23 1: Dual BIOS 1 1 21 32 3 1 21 32 3 2 2: Single BIOS 1 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 __ 3 B_ B_ S S B SS B SS 1 1 B SS B SSS S 1 1 1 23 1 23 S S 1 23 1 23 1 2132 3 1 2132 3 Quick Buttons This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button, and clear CMOS button. The
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    F_USB3 F __ 3 B S3 _ _U _S S_ _ B Audio Gain Control Switches The two switches allow for audio gain control for your headphone. Please make sure the two switches are set in the same position and are set according to your headphone specification. B SS SU 1 23 U __ 3 1 23 CAP_SW2 (Left
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    devices. •• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard. Hardware Installation - 24 -
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    to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Definition Pin No. 3.3V 13 3.3V 14 GND 15 +5V 16 GND 17 +5V 18 GND 19 Power Good 20 5VSB (stand by +5V
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    this motherboard are to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Z87 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions
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    using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information). by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED
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    supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard to the instructions on how to (such as BIOS configurations, date
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    local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 20 1 1 VBUS 2 SSRX1- 11 D2+ 12 D2- 3 SSRX1+ 13 GND 4 GND G.QBB_5OFM SSTX16 SSTX1+ 14 SSTX2+ B SS 15 SSTX216 GND 1 11 10 7 GND 17 SSRX2+ _S 8 D1- 18 SSRX2- 9 D1+ 19 VBUS 10 NC 20 No Pin S 1 23 1 1 23 1 1 23 S 1 23 1 23
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    CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the BIOS configurations and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS
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    BIOS from the Internet and updates the BIOS. For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities." •• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current version of BIOS CMOS values and reset the board to
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    INFORMATION Press the key to display your system information. : BOOT MENU Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key to select the first boot device, then press to accept
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    on the right of the screen or press to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen. B. Classic Setup In Classic Setup, you can press the arrow keys you can use your mouse to select the item you want. (Sample BIOS Version: E11) Switch to Dashboard Mode Setup Menus Enter Q-Flash Select Default Language
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    your USB drive Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu BIOS Setup Menus „„ M.I.T. Use this menu to configure the clock, frequency, and voltages of your CPU and memory, etc. Or check the system/CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. „„ System Information
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    this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.) This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. `` M.I.T. Current Status This screen provides information
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    (Default: Auto) Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU specifications. && Host/PCIe Clock Frequency (Note) Allows you to manually set the host clock frequency (which controls CPU, PCIe, and memory frequencies) in 0.01 MHz increments.This item is
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    using certain CPUs. (Default: Auto) && CPU PLL Selection Allows you to set the CPU PLL. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto CPU Turbo ratios according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports
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    frequency to decrease average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel® CPUs' unique features, please visit
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    and training. Fast Skip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memory boot. Coldboot Detect and train memory at every single boot. (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature. - 39 - BIOS Setup
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    . The respective timing setting screens are configurable only when Memory Timing Mode is set to Manual or Advanced Manual. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values by loading optimized
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    `` Advanced Voltage Settings `` CPU Core Voltage Control This section provides CPU voltage control options. `` Chipset Voltage Control This section provides Chipset voltage control options. `` DRAM Voltage Control This section provides memory voltage control options. - 41 - BIOS Setup
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    `` PC Health Status && Reset Case Open Status Disabled Keeps or clears the record next boot. && Case Open Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it
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    CPU/system temperature. When CPU/system temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF. && CPU configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50
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    operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. For example, the PCI Express x1 slots can support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto) && 3DMark01 Boost Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark
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    System Information This section provides information on your motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time. && System Language Selects the default language used by the BIOS. && System Date Sets the system date. The
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    2-5 BIOS Features && Boot Option Priorities Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPT format will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that supports GPT partitioning, select the device
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    BIOS Setup program. (Default) && Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Driver Support supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) (Note) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports
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    process. Always Enables UEFI CSM. (Default) Never Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. This item is configurable only when Windows 8 Features is set OS, such as installing the OS from the Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled) BIOS Setup - 48 -
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    when Network stack is enabled. && Ipv6 PXE Support Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network stack is at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all. To cancel
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    graphics card on the PCI slot as the first display. && XHCI Mode (Intel® Z87 Chipset) Allows you to determine the operating mode for the xHCI controller in OS. Smart Auto This mode is available only when the BIOS supports the xHCI controller in the pre-boot environment. This mode is similar to
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    and also provides you with options to manually rout each USB 3.0/2.0 port to xHCI memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX. (Default: MAX) && Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology Enables or disables Intel® Rapid Start Technology. (Default: Disabled) && Legacy USB Support BIOS Setup
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    controllers integrated in the Intel® Z87 Chipset or configures the SATA controllers specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA && External SATA Enables or disables support for external SATA devices. (Default: ISCT Support Enables or disables Intel® Smart
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    is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configur this setting.(Default:Auto) && Resume by Alarm Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled) If enabled
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    the AC power. (Default) Always On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power. Memory The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power. && Power On By Click Double click on left button on the mouse to turn on the system. BIOS Setup - 54 -
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    Defaults Press on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. && Boot Override Allows you to select
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    BIOS Setup - 56 -
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    SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup. C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and operating system. ( prepare only one hard drive. •• Windows 8/7 setup disk. •• Motherboard driver disk. •• A USB thumb drive 3-1 Configuring SATA Controllers A. Installing
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    the steps in "C-1." To enter the legacy RAID ROM, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup. Refer to "C-2" for more information. The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the
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    Windows 8 64-bit installation only. Step 1: In BIOS Setup, go to BIOS Features and set Windows 8 Features to Windows 8 and CSM Support to Never (Figure 2). Save the changes and exit BIOS Setup. Figure 2 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Peripherals\Intel
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    with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 4). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Next, use the
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    Step 5: After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press to begin. (Figure 6) Figure 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press on
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    Delete RAID Volume To delete a RAID array, press on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press on Delete to enter the Delete screen. Press on Yes (Figure 8). Figure 8 Configuring SATA Hard Drive
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    BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration. Step 1: After the POST memory Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume
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    with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item and press . Then, select a RAID level (Figure 11). RAID levels supported include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed). Press
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    Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration ]-Exit Figure 14 [ENTER]-Select Menu To exit the RAID BIOS utility, press or select 6. Exit in MAIN MENU. Now, you can
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    . All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. RAID Disk [hi]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Step 2: Figure 15 After entering the volume name, select Recovery under the RAID Level item and
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    manually Continuous: volume is updated automatically [hi]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu Figure 18 [ENTER]-Select Step 5: Finally press on the Create Volume item to begin creating the Recovery Volume and follow the onscreen instructions to complete. - 67 - Configuring
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    you sure you wa[nHt tEoLdPel]ete "Volume0"? (Y/N) : Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED. (This utility due to an application error or operating system issue, you will need to remove acceleration or manually enable synchronization (Maximized mode
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    Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 8/7. A. Installing Windows 8/7 As Windows 7 already include Intel® SATA RAID/AHCI driver, you do not need to install separate RAID/AHCI driver all required drivers from the motherboard driver disk using
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    If you do not enable automatic rebuild on this stage, you have to manually rebuild the array in the operating system (see the next page for more . All Rights Reserved. 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID [ MAIN MENU ] 4. Recovery Volume Options 5. Acceleration
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    •• Performing the Rebuild in the Operating System While in the operating system, make sure the chipset driver has been installed from the motherboard driver disk. Then launch the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility from the desktop. Step 1: Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to another
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    Recovery Volume only) When two hard drives are set to Recovery Volume in Update on Request mode, you can restore the master drive data to the last the recovery drive in the operating system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete and exit the RAID Configuration Utility. Intel(R) Rapid
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    , first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right
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    the apps you want and click the Install icon to begin the installation. 4-3 Information This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the
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    Chapter 5 Unique Features 5-1 BIOS Update Utilities GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flash and @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode. Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS
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    Name : G1.Sniper Z87 BIOS Version : E7 BIOS Date : 09/30/2013 Flash Type/Size : MXIC 25L6465E/6406E 8MB Update BIOS From Drive SaSveeleBcItODSetvoicDe rive Return to BIOS setup USB Flash Drive 3. Select the BIOS update file. Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model. Step
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    Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit screen and press to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults. Select Yes to load BIOS defaults Step 5: Select Save & Exit Setup and press . And then select
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    instructions to complete. If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, please manually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in "Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 2. Update the BIOS
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    system, check related udpates online, and download the apps, drivers, and BIOS. Running the APP Center Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after
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    functions in EasyTune may differ by motherboard model. Grayed-out area(s) indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life
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    5-2-2 EZ Setup The GIGABYTE EZ Setup utility includes the following 'EZ' setups applications switch the operating mode for your hard drive even after it's been installed with an operating system. Supported operating modes include IDE, AHCI, and RAID. You can select a disk mode and restart your
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    System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset-based motherboard supporting this feature (Note 1) 2. Intel® SSD works as a cache of the hard disk. The maximum cache memory size is 64 GB. If you use an SSD larger than (Note 4) Regardless of the BIOS settings, be it IDE or AHCI mode, the system will be forced
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    enabled in BIOS Setup 2. An SSD with size larger than the total system memory 3. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 4. AHCI/RAID mode supported (please your system memory, disable EZ Rapid Start first and re-install it to ensure it can work normally. (Note) If the motherboard Chipset supports RAID, EZ
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    A. System Requirements 1. Intel® Smart Connect Technology enabled in BIOS Setup 2. Windows 7 with SP1/Windows 8 3. Intel® Smart Connect Select EZ Smart Connect. Under File Name, select the apps to be auto-updated by Smart Connect. Doubleclick the app to add it to the Application permission list. (
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    XHD With GIGABYTE XHD (Note 1), users . A. System Requirements 1. An Intel® Chipset motherboard supporting RAID 2. Intel® SATA controllers set to RAID driver installed B. Using XHD Select XHD and click Create RAID 0 or Create RAID 1 based on your need. (Note 2) (Note 1) The XHD utility only supports
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    5-2-3 USB Blocker GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to block certain USB device types on your PC. Devices classes that
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    TimeLock GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit. An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. When the alert appears User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. - 87
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    recover your system from the backup image •• Smart Recovery 2 only supports NTFS file system. •• You need to select the destination partition in the backup and enter the user name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Recovering a file: Click the File Recovery button on the
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    to proceed with the restore immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore your system. All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced with those on the selected backup. If needed, be
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    Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to configure your network settings. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager in All apps>Qualcomm Atheros or click on the icon in the notification area
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    Configuring 2/5.1-Channel Audio The motherboard supports 2/5.1-channel audio. Refer to Creative Software Suite After installing the audio driver, you can find the Creative Software Creative Software Suite includes Creative Alchemy and Sound Blaster Recon3Di. Creative Alchemy Through the Creative
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    of audio depth and spaciousness by creating virtual surround sound channels. • Crystalizer: Makes the music sound as good as the artist originally intended and adds an speaker system is installed. • Smart Volume: Addresses the problem of abrupt volume level changes during playback and between songs
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    at the same time. When the headphone function is selected, the sound will come out only from the front line out or rear headphone a 5.1-channel configuration is set, you can cancel or open a specific speaker manually. MIXER: This page allows you to increase or decrease the playback and recording
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    you to play stereo mix to digital output. You can output the mixed audio signals simultaneously to the speakers and S/PDIF out to obtain 2-channel sound. (Note: When using this feature, the default playback device must be set to Speaker, not SPDIF Out in Windows Control Panel. Other Features: The
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    Playback tab, right-click on SPDIF Out, select Set as Default Device, and then open the Properties dialog box. Step 3: You can go to the Supported Formats tab to select the formats to be decoded or the Advanced tab to select the sample rate and bit depth. Appendix - 96 -
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    and playback volume for the microphone, use the Mic Boost slider and set the microphone boost level. 2. Configuring your Line in device: Step 1: Open the Sound Blaster Recon3Di control panel and go to the Mixer page. In the REC section, click the Input Device icon and select Rear Line In. Later
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    area and select Recording devices. Step 3: On the Recording tab, right-click on Line-In, and select Set as Default Device. 3. Recording the sound from your computer: Step 1: While in the operating system, right-click on the icon in the notification area and select Recording devices. Step 2: On
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    Start Recording button . 3. To stop recording audio, click the Stop Recording button . Be sure to save the recorded audio file upon completion. B. Playing the Recorded Sound You can play your recording in a digital media player program that supports your audio file format. - 99 - Appendix
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    Troubleshooting 6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website. Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down? A: Some motherboards instructions on the motherboard
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    Procedure If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the problem. START Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and power cord etc. Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or
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    enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults." Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup. The problem is problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer for help. Or go to the Support & Downloads\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service
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    Boot Code 10 11 12~14 15 16~18 19 1A~2A 2B~2F 31 32~36 37~3A 3B~3E 3F~4F 60 61 62 63~67 68 69 6A 6B~6F 70 71 72 73~77 78 79 7A~7F 80~8F 90 91 Description PEI Core is started. Pre-memory CPU
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    Code 92 93 USB devices. Reserved. IDE initialization is started. Issue reset during IDE initialization process. Detect and install all currently BIOS Setup is started. Reserved. Wait user command in BIOS Setup. Reserved. Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot. Boot to Legacy OS. Exit Boot Services
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    AMI progress codes. Description Memory initialization error occurs. Invalid CPU type or speed. CPU mismatch. CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error. CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed. Internal CPU error. Reset PPI is failed. Reserved. CPU initialization error. IOH
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    not available. PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources. No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization. No Console Output Devices are found. No Console Input Devices are found. It is an invaild password. Can't load Boot Option. Flash update is failed. Reset protocol is failed. Reserved. S3
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    errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. Our Commitment to Preserving the Environment In addition to high-efficiency performance, all GIGABYTE motherboards manual and
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    City 231,Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000 FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw •• G.B.T. INC. - U.S.A. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9326 Tech
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    , select your language in the language list on the top right corner of the website. •• GIGABYTE Global Service System To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw Then select your language to enter the system. Appendix - 112 -
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G1.Sniper Z87
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-G1SNIZ8-1101R