Gigabyte G1.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, microphone, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The  line  out  jack.  Use  this  audio  jack  for  a  headphone  or  2-channel  speaker.  This  jack  can  be  used  to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an opt\
ical digital audio in connector. 
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.  
						

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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 connector on the motherboard.
1)ATX_12V_2X
2)ATX
3)CPU_FAN
4)FAN1/2/3/4
5)BAT 
6)SATA3 0/1
7)SATA2 2/3/4/5
8)GSATA3 6/7
9)F_PANEL
10)F_AUDIO 
11)SPDIF_O
12)F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3
13)F_USB30
14)TPM
15)CLR_CMOS
1
2
4
4
7
1211
13
9
3
8
4
5
4
6
10
1415 
						

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DEBUG 
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  in  the  correct  orientation.  The  12V  power  connector  mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, \
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.\
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20-5V
95VSB (stand by +5V)21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)23+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
123.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)24GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V_2X:
Pin No.Definition
1GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3GND
4GND
5+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
6+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
7+12V
8+12V
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X
58
14 
						

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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 be installed inside the chassis.
Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheat- •ing may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers. •
CPU_FAN:
FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/FAN4:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
4Speed Control
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V/Speed Control
3Sense
4Reserve
CPU_FAN
FAN1/FAN4
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
FAN2/FAN3
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
5) BAT (Battery)  The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)3. Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing\
 the battery.• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery model.• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental re\
gulations. 
						

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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 and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel X79 Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
(Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID set may vary depending on the devices being connected.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
6) SATA3 0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel X79 Chipset)  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  SATA3  0  and  SATA3  1 connectors support RAID 0 and RAID 1. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be implemented on the two connectors with the SATA2 2/3/4/5 connector (Note). 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  connect  the  L-shaped  end  of t h e  S ATA  c a b l e  t o  y o u r  S ATA  h a r d drive.
71
71
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
SATA3
7
7
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
SATA2
5342 
						

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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  connect  the  L-shaped  end  of t h e  S ATA  c a b l e  t o  y o u r  S ATA  h a r d drive.DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
7
776
GSATA3 
						

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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," "Power Management Setup," for more information).SPEAK • (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detect\
ed at system startup.HD • (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue) Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.RES • (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.CI • (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion \
switch/sensor.
MSG/PWR • (Message/Power/Sleep LED, Yellow/Purple):
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
Power LED
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
121920
CI-CI+PWR-PWR+
MSG-PW-SPEAK+SPEAK-
MSG+PW+
Message/Power/Sleep LEDSpeakerPower Switch
HD-RES+HD+RES-
Hard Drive Activity LEDReset SwitchChassis Intrusion Header
System StatusLED
S0On
S1Blinking
S3/S4/S5Off
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or powered off (S5). 
						

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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 supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97  •front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultane- •ously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire  •instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
11) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)  This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manu\
al for your expansion card.
For HD Front Panel Audio:For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:Pin No.Definition
1MIC2_L
2GND
3MIC2_R
4-ACZ_DET
5LINE2_R
6GND
7FAUDIO_JD
8No Pin
9LINE2_L
10GND
Pin No.Definition
1MIC
2GND
3MIC Power
4NC
5Line Out (R)
6NC
7NC
8No Pin
9Line Out (L)
10NC
Pin No.Definition
1SPDIFO
2GND1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CP U
XDP_PC H
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA )(X58A-OC)
DIP1 23DIP1 23
DIP1 23DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7 )
DIP12345
91
102 
						

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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 bracket.
When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function.
Pin No.Definition
1Power (5V)
2Power (5V)
3USB DX-
4USB DY-
5USB DX+
6USB DY+
7GND
8GND
9No Pin
10NC
13) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)  The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. You can also install the included 3.5" front panel into a free 3.5" drive bay of your chassis and connect the USB cable from the 3.5" front panel to this header. 
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1VBUS11D2+
2SSRX1-12D2-
3SSRX1+13GND
4GND14SSTX2+
5SSTX1-15SSTX2-
6SSTX1+16GND
7GND17SSRX2+
8D1-18SSRX2-
9D1+19VBUS
10NC20No Pin
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
10921
F_USB30F_AUDIO(H)
DB_POR TF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CP U
XDP_PC H
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA )(X58A-OC)
DIP1 23DIP1 23
DIP1 23DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7 )
DIP12345
1011
201 
						

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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 Defaults)  •or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configura-tions).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
14) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)  You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1LCLK11LAD0
2GND12GND
3LFRAME13NC
4No Pin14ID
5LRESET15SB3V
6NC16SERIRQ
7LAD317GND
8LAD218NC
9VCC319NC
10LAD120SUSCLK
20
19
2
1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CP U
XDP_PC H
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SATA )(X58A-OC)
DIP1 23DIP1 23
DIP1 23DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SATA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7 )
DIP12345