Gigabyte Assassin 2 Manual

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Sound Blaster X-Fi
Sound Blaster X-Fi provides users with three different modes of operation. Users are able to customize their 
audio settings for different scenarios. For details on how to use each function, click the help icon  on the top 
right corner of the screen to open the help file.
Go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Sound Blaster X-Fi 
to  open  the Creative  Console  Launcher.  To  toggle 
between  different  modes,  click  the Mode  icon  on  the 
bottom  left  corner  of  the  screen  to  open  the MODE 
SWITCHER.
Audio Creation Mode: Optimizes settings for audio  •
production such as sound recording and mixing.
Entertainment Mode: Optimizes settings for movies  •
sound tracks and music playback.
Game  Mode:  Optimizes  settings  for  3D  audio  and  •
EAX effects in games.
5-3-4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding 
Dolby  Digital  Live/DTS  Connect (Note  1)  converts  stereo  or  multichannel  audio  sources  into  Dolby  Digital/DTS 
Connect format. Users can output the encoded signals via a digital output connector such as S/PDIF to a home 
theater system or a digital speaker system that supports Dolby Digital L\
ive/DTS Connect playback.
Step 1: 
After installing the audio driver, go to Start\All Programs\
Creative\Sound  Blaster  X-Fi  and  open  the Creative 
Console  Launcher (Note  2).  Switch  to  Entertainment 
Mode.
Step 2: 
On  the ENTERTAINMENT  MODE  s c r e e n ,   s e l e c t 
Encoder.
(Note 1)  DTS  Connect  is  supported  on  Windows  Vista  or later. (Note 2) The Dolby Digital Live and DTS Connect options are also available in the Creative Audio Control Panel.  
						

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Step 3: 
Enabling Dolby Digital Live: 
Select the Dolby Digital Live option and then click the 
Settings button on the right to access the next screen. On 
the next screen, select the default output device.
Enabling DTS Connect:
Select  the DTS  Connect  option.  To  enable  DTS 
Neo:PC  which  can  turn  2-channel  audio  source  into 
multi-channel output and allows you to enjoy simulated 
surround sound through headphones, simply click the 
Settings button on the right of DTS Neo:PC and enter 
the  next  screen  to  enable  this  feature.  Then  select 
Cinema Mode or Music Mode. Or if you want to encode 
your audio into DTS digital format and output it from your 
DTS compatible device such as a home theater system 
or a digital speaker system, click the Settings button 
on the right of DTS Interactive to enable this feature 
and select your output device.  
						

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5-3-5 Configuring Audio Recording
Step 2: 
In the Recorder section at the right bottom of the AUDIO 
CREATION MODE screen, select the record format and 
click   to  begin  the  recording. To  stop  the  recording, 
click .
After installing the audio driver, go to Start\All Programs\
Creative\Sound  Blaster  X-Fi  and  open  the Creative 
Console Launcher. Switch to Audio Creation Mode.
Step 3:
Enter  the  name  of  the  recording  file  and  then  specify 
where you want to save it. Then click Save to complete. 
						

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5-4 Troubleshooting
5-4-1  Frequently Asked Questions 
To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's 
website.
Q: In the BIOS Setup program, why are some BIOS options missing?
A: Some advanced options are hidden in the BIOS Setup program. Press  to enter BIOS Setup during the POST. In 
the Main Menu, press + to show the advanced options.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the compute\
r shuts down?
A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is still 
on.
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?
A: For motherboards that have a CMOS_SW button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this, please turn 
off the computer and unplug the power cord). For motherboards that have a clearing CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions 
on the CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper, 
refer to the instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery 
holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS va\
lues after about one minute.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to \
the maximum volume?
A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/amplifier.
Q: Why cannot I install the onboard HD audio driver successfully? (For Win\
dows XP only)A: Step 1:  First, make sure Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 has been installed (check in My Computer > Properties > General > System). If not, please update it from Microsoft's website. Then make sure the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio has been installed successfully (check in My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager > System Devices).  Step 2:  Check if Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus or Unknown device is present in Device Manager or Sound, video, and game controllers. If yes, please disable this device. (If not, skip this step.) Step 3:  Then  go  back  to  My  Computer  >  Properties  >  Hardware  >  Device  Manager  >  System  devices  and  right-click  on Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio and select Disable and Uninstall. Step 4:  In Device Manager, right-click on the computer name and select Scan for hardware changes. When the Add New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. Then install the onboard HD audio driver from the motherboard driver disk or download the audio driver from GIGABYTE's website to install. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." 
						

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5-4-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve the 
problem.
START
A
Turn  off  the  power.  Remove  all  peripherals,  connecting  cables,  and power  cord etc. 
Isolate the short circuit. 
Secure the CPU cooler on the CPU. Connect the CPU cooler power cable to the motherboard.
Correctly insert the memory into the memory socket.
(Continued...)
Yes
The problem is verified and solved.
The problem is verified and solved.
The problem is verified and solved.
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis or other metal objects.
Check  if  the  CPU  cooler  is  attached  to  the  CPU  securely.  Is  the power  connector  of  the  CPU  cooler  connected  to  the  CPU_FAN header  properly?
Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Make  sure  the  graphics  card  is  securely  seated  in  the 
expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached. 
						

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If the procedure above is unable to solve your 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 staff will reply you as soon as possible. 
The power supply, CPU or CPU socket might fail.
The keyboard or keyboard connector might fail.
END
A
Turn  off  the  computer.  Plug  in  the  keyboard  and  mouse  and  restart the computer.
The graphics card,   expansion slot, or monitor might fail.
The IDE/SATA device, connector, or cable might fail.
No
The problem is verified and solved.
The problem is verified and solved.
The problem is verified and solved.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reinstall  the  operating  system.  Reinstall  other  devices  one  by  one (install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device works successfully).
Press  to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults" (or  "Load  Optimized  Defaults").  Select  "Save  &  Exit  Setup"  to  save changes and exit BIOS Setup. 
When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
Check if there is display on your monitor.
Check if the keyboard is working properly.
No
The problem is verified and solved.Yes
Turn off the computer and connect the IDE/SATA devices. Check if the system can boot successfully. 
						

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5-4-3 Regulatory Statements
Regulatory NoticesThis document must not be copied without our written permission, and the contents there of must not be imparted to a third party nor be used for any unauthorized purpose. Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for 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 commit\
ment by GIGABYTE.
Our Commitment to Preserving the EnvironmentIn  addition  to  high-efficiency  performance,  all  GIGABYTE  motherboards  fulfill  European  Union  regulations for  RoHS  (Restriction  of  Certain  Hazardous  Substances  in  Electrical  and  Electronic  Equipment)  and  WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) environmental directives, as well as most major worldwide safety requirements. To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, GIGABYTE provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your "end of life" product.
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive StatementGIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE and  PBB).  The  parts  and  components  have  been  carefully  selected  to  meet  RoHS  requirement.  Moreover, we at  GIGABYTE  are  continuing  our  efforts  to  develop  products  that  do  not  use  internationally  banned  toxic chemicals.
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive StatementGIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2002/96/EC WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.
WEEE Symbol StatementThe symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging, which indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, "take it back" to your local or regional  Šwaste collection administration for recycling.If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing in your "end of life" product, you may contact us at the  ŠCustomer  Care  number  listed  in  your  product's  user's  manual  and  we  will  be  glad  to  help  you  with  your effort.
Finally,  we  suggest  that  you  practice  other  environmentally  friendly  actions  by  understanding  and  using  the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping  containers)  this  product  was  delivered  in,  and  by  disposing  of  or  recycling  used  batteries  properly. With  your  help,  we  can  reduce  the  amount  of  natural  resources  needed  to  produce  electrical  and  electronic equipment,  minimize  the  use  of  landfills  for  the  disposal  of  "end  of  life"  products,  and  generally  improve  our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly. 
						

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