Gigabyte Assassin 2 Manual

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Storage Interface2 x Marvell 88SE9172 chips:  Š
 -   2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3 6/GSATA3 7) supporting up to 2 SATA 
6Gb/s devices -   2  x  eSATA  6Gb/s  connectors  (eSATA/USB  Combo)  on  the  back  panel supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices
 -   Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1
USBChipset: Š
 -   Up to 14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports on the back panel, including 2 eSATA/
USB Combo, 6 ports available through the internal USB headers)
2 x Fresco FL1009 chips:...

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Hardware 
Monitor
System voltage detection Š
CPU/System temperature detection Š
CPU/System fan speed detection Š
CPU overheating warning Š
CPU/System fan fail warning Š
CPU/System fan speed control  Š *   Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS2 x 64 Mbit flash Š
Use of licensed AMI EFI BIOS Š
Support for DualBIOS Š™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.6, ACPI...

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
1-3-1  Installing the CPU
A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Read the following guidelines 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 pin one...

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Step 1: 
Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking "" 
(below referred as lever A) down and away from 
the socket to release it. 
Step 4: Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU notches with  the  socket  alignment  keys)  and  carefully  insert the CPU into the socket vertically.
Step 5: Once  the  CPU  is  properly  inserted,  carefully  replace...

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Refer  to  the  steps  below  to  correctly  install  the  CPU  cooler  on  the  motherboard.  (Actual  installation  process 
may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manu\
al for your CPU cooler.)
Use  extreme  care  when  removing  the  CPU  cooler  because  the  thermal  grease/tape  between  the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Step 1:Apply an...

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1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended th\
at memory of the  •same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and me\
mory modules.)Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the  •memory to prevent hardware damage.Memory modules have...

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory 
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug 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...

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1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the e\
xpansion slot.Locate  an  expansion  slot  that  supports  your  card.  Remove  the  metal  slot  cover  from  the  chassis  back 1. panel.Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is ful\
ly seated in the slot. 2. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into th\
e slot.3. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back...

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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration
A. System RequirementsThe 2-Way CrossFireX and 2-Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7, Vista, XP operating systems -The 3-Way CrossFireX and 3-Way SLI technologies currently support Windows 7 and Vista operating systems -A CrossFireX /SLI-supported motherboard with two/three PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -Two/three CrossFireX /SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver -...

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The  USB  port  supports  the  USB  2.0/1.1  specification.  Use  this  port  for  USB  devices  such  as  a  USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
CPU Overclcking Button
Press this button to overclock your CPU. To return to the defaults, pres\
s this button again. 
BIOS Switch Button
The button allows users to easily select a different...