Gigabyte Assassin 2 Manual

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In addition to the default speakers settings, the~audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack (). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
Line In/Mic In Jack (Blue)
The line in/Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as optical drive, walkman,...

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1-8 Internal Connectors
Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish \
to connect. •Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power  •cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.After  installing  the  device  and  before  turning  on  the  computer,  make  sure  the  device  cable  has  •been securely attached to the...

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PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
ATX:
1/2) ATX_12V_2X/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)\
  With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power  supply  cable  to  the  power  connector...

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3/4) CPU_FAN/FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4 (Fan Headers) All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin and support fan speed control function. Most fan headers possess  a  foolproof  insertion  design.  When  connecting  a  fan  cable,  be  sure  to  connect  it  in  the  correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan...

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A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives  •are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does  •not have to be an even number.)A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.  •
7) SATA2 2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel X79 Chipset)  The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard...

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8) GSATA3 6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell 88SE9172 Chip)  The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s  standard.  Each  SATA  connector  supports  a  single  SATA  device.  The  Marvell  88SE9172  chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
Please...

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9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)  Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PW • (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup,"...

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10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)  The front panel audio header 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 header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work\
 or even damage it.
The front panel audio header...

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12) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)  The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please co\
ntact the local dealer.
Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1\
 header. •Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord  •from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB...

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15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)  Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing  •the CMOS values.After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized...