Gigabyte G1.assassin 2 Manual

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3D Power Control `
Advanced Voltage Settings ` 
						

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PWM Phase Control &
 Allows  you  to  automatically  change  the  PWM  phase  according  to  the  CPU  load. The  power-saving  levels 
are (from lowest to highest): eXm Perf (Extreme Performance ), High Perf (High Performance), Balanced, 
Perf (Performance), Mid PWR (Mid Power), and Lite PWR (Light Power). Auto lets the BIOS automatically 
configure this setting. (Default: Auto). 
Vcore Voltage Response &
 Allows you to configure the response time for Vcore changes using four preset levels. 
Auto           Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default) 
Standard~Extreme   Selects Standard, Fast, Turbo, or Extreme which represents different levels of the  
response time for Vcore changes.
Vcore Loadline Calibration & (mΩ)
 Allows you to configure Vcore Load-Line Calibration. This item allows you to adjust the V-droop value. The 
higher the V-droop value, the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load.
Auto           Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel 
specifications. (Default) 
+0.00mΩ~+6.00mΩ     
Adjusts the V-droop value.
IMC Voltage Loadline Calibration &
 Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the IMC voltage. This item allows you to adjust the V-droop 
value. The higher the V-droop value, the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load. 
Auto           Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel 
specifications. (Default) 
+0.00mΩ~+12.00mΩ   Adjusts the V-droop value.
DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Loadline Calibration &
 Allows  you  to  configure Load-Line  Calibration  for  Channel A  and  Channel  B  memory  voltage. This  item 
allows you to adjust the V-droop value. The higher the V-droop value, the lower the output voltage will be 
under heavy load.  
						

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Auto           Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel 
specifications. (Default) 
+0.00mΩ~+12.00mΩ     
Adjusts the V-droop value.
DDR CH(C/D) Voltage Loadline Calibration &
 Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for Channel C and Channel D memory voltage. This item 
allows you to adjust V-droop. The higher the V-droop value, the lower the output voltage will be under heavy 
load. 
Auto           Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel 
specifications. (Default) 
+0.00mΩ~+6.00mΩ     
Adjusts the V-droop value.
CPU Vtt Loadline Calibration &
 Allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration for the CPU Vtt voltage. This item allows you to adjust V-droop 
at different levels. The higher the V-droop value, the lower the output voltage will be under heavy load. 
Auto           Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets V-droop following Intel 
specifications. (Default) 
+0.00mΩ~+6.00mΩ     
Adjusts the V-droop value.
Vcore Protection &
 Allows you to set the voltage limit on the Vcore for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range is from 
150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
CPU Vtt Protection &
 Allows you to set the voltage limit on the CPU Vtt voltage for over-voltage protection. The adjustable range 
is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
IMC Voltage Protection &
 Allows you to set the voltage limit on the IMC voltage for over-voltage \
protection. The adjustable range is 
from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
DDR CH(A/B) Voltage Protection &
 Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over-voltage protection. 
The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. 
(Default: Auto)
DDR CH(C/D) Over Voltage Protection &
 Allows you to set the voltage limit on Channel C and Channel D memory voltage for over-voltage protection. 
The adjustable range is from 150.0mV to 500.0mV. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. 
(Default: Auto)
Vcore Current Protection &
 Allows  you  to  set  the  current  limit  on  the  Vcore  for  over-current  protection  in  terms  of  percentage.  The 
adjustable range is from 40.0% to 128.0%. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: 
Auto)
CPU Vtt Current Protection &
 Allows you to set the current limit on the CPU Vtt voltage for over-current protection in terms of percentage. 
The adjustable range is from 50.0% to 160.0%. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. 
(Default: Auto)
IMC Current Protection &
 Allows you to set the current limit on the IMC voltage for over-current protection in terms of percentage. 
The adjustable range is from 50.0% to 160.0%. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. 
(Default: Auto) 
						

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DDR CH(A/B) Current Protection &
 Allows you to set the current limit on Channel A and Channel B memory voltage for over-current protection  
in terms of percentage. The adjustable range is from 50.0% to 160.0%. Auto lets the BIOS automatically 
configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
DDR CH(C/D) Current Protection &
 Allows you to set the current limit on Channel C and Channel D memory voltage for over-current protection 
in terms of percentage. The adjustable range is from 50.0% to 160.0%. Auto lets the BIOS automatically 
configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
Vcore PWM Thermal Protection &
 Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Vcore area. The adjustable range is from 
120.0oC to 152.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
DDR CH(A/B) PWM Thermal Protection &
 Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel A and Channel B memory area. 
The adjustable range is from 120.0oC to 152.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. 
(Default: Auto)
DDR CH(C/D) PWM Thermal Protection &
 Allows you to set the PWM thermal protection threshold for the Channel C and Channel D memory area. 
The adjustable range is from 120.0oC to 152.0oC. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. 
(Default: Auto)
CPU PWM Switch Rate &
 Allows you to set the CPU PWM frequency. The adjustable range is from 200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto 
lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
IMC PWM Switch Rate &
 Allows you to set the IMC PWM frequency. The adjustable range is from 200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto 
lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
CPU Vtt PWM Switch Rate &
 Allows you to set the CPU Vtt PWM frequency. The adjustable range is from 200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto 
lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
DDR CH(A/B) PWM Switch Rate &
 Allows you to set the PWM frequency for Channel A and Channel B memory. The adjustable range is from 
200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
DDR CH(C/D) PWM Switch Rate &
 Allows you to set the PWM frequency for Channel C and Channel D memory. The adjustable range is from 
200.0KHz to 2500.0KHz. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
CPU Core Voltage Control `
This section provides CPU voltage control options. 
DRAM Voltage Control `
This section provides memory voltage control options. 
Chipset Voltage Control `
This section provides Chipset voltage control options.  
						

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Reset Case Open Status &
Disabled Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Defau\
lt) 
Enabled   Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the  Case Opened field will show 
"No" at next boot.
Case Opened &
 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 will show "No". To 
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to 
the CMOS, and then restart your system.
PC Health Status ` 
						

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CPU Vcore/Dram Channel A/B Voltage/Dram Channel C/D Voltage/+5V/+12V+/CPU VTT &
 Displays the current system voltages. 
CPU Temperature/PCH Temperature &
 Displays current CPU/Chipset temperature.
System Temperature/2nd System Temperature/3rd System Temperature &
 Displays  current  system  temperatures  detected  by  each  system  temperature  sensor  on  the 
motherboard.
CPU FAN Speed/System FAN Speed &
 Displays current CPU/system fan speeds.
CPU Warning Temperature  &
 Sets the warning threshold for CPU temperature. When CPU temperature exceeds the threshold, BIOS will 
emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF, 80oC/176oF, 90oC/194oF.
CPU FAN Fail Warning/1st/2nd SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning  &
 Allows the system to emit warning sound if the CPU fan or system fans (FAN1/FAN2 connectors) are not 
connected or fails. Check the fan condition or fan connection when this \
occurs. (Default: Disabled)
CPU Fan Speed Control &
 Allows you to determine whether to enable the CPU fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal    Allows the CPU fan to run at different speeds according to the CPU temperature. You can  
adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent   Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. 
Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the  Slope PWM item.
Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. 
Slope PWM &
 Allows you to control the CPU fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control 
is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
1st System Fan Speed Control (FAN1 Connector) &
 Allows  you  to  determine  whether  to  enable  the  system  fan  speed  control  function  for  the  system  fan 
connected to FAN1 connector and adjust the fan speed. 
Normal    Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You  
can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent   Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. 
Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the  Slope PWM item.
Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds. 
Slope PWM &
 Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 1st System Fan Speed 
Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
2nd System Fan Speed Control (FAN2 Connector) &
 Allows  you  to  determine  whether  to  enable  the  system  fan  speed  control  function  for  the  system  fan 
connected to FAN2 connector and adjust the fan speed. 
Normal    Allows the system fan to run at different speeds according to the system temperature. You  
can adjust the fan speed with EasyTune based on your system requirements. (Default)
Silent   Allows the CPU fan to run at slow speeds. 
Manual Allows you to control the CPU fan speed under the  Slope PWM item.
Disabled Allows the CPU fan to run at full speeds.  
						

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Slope PWM &
 Allows you to control the system fan speed. This item is configurable only when 2nd System Fan Speed 
Control is set to Manual. Options are: 0.75 PWM value /oC ~ 2.50 PWM value /oC.
Isochronous Support &
 Determines whether to enable specific streams within the CPU and Chipset. This item is present only when 
you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please 
visit Intel's website. (Default: Enabled)
Miscellaneous Settings ` 
						

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This section provides information on your CPU, memory, motherboard model, and BIOS version. You can also 
select the default language used by the BIOS and manually set the system\
 time. 
ATA Port Information `
This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by Intel X79 Chipset. 
System Language &
 Selects the default language used by the BIOS.
System Date &
 Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use  to switch 
between  the  Month,  Date,  and  Year  fields  and  use  the  up  arrow  or  down  arrow  key  to  set  the  desired 
value.
System Time &
 Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0. Use 
 to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the up arrow or down arrow key 
to set the desired value.
Access Level &
 Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password is 
set, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all 
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain\
 BIOS settings but not all.
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2-5 BIOS Features
Boot Option Priorities  &
 Specifies  the  overall  boot  order  from  the  available  devices.  For  example,  you  can  set  hard  drive  as  the 
first priority (Boot Option #1) and DVD ROM drive as the second priority (Boot Option #2). The list only 
displays the device with the highest priority for a specific type. For example, only hard drive defined as the 
first priority on the Hard Drive BBS Priorities submenu will be presented here. 
 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 prefixed with "UEFI:" 
string.
 Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 7 64-bit, select 
the optical drive that contains the Windows 7 64-bit installation disk and is prefixed with "UEFI:" string. 
Hard Drive/CD/DVD ROM Drive/Floppy Drive/Network Device BBS Priorities  &
 Specifies the boot order for a specific device type, such as hard drives, optical drives, floppy disk drives, 
and devices that support Boot from LAN function, etc. Press  on this item to enter the submenu that 
presents the devices of the same type that are connected. This item is present only if at least one device 
for this type is installed. 
Bootup NumLock State &
 Enables  or  disables  Numlock  feature  on  the  numeric  keypad  of  the  keyboard  after  the  POST.  (Default: 
Disabled) 
Full Screen LOGO Show &
 Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the 
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)
PCI ROM Priority &
 Allows you to determine which Option ROM to launch. Options are Legacy ROM and EFI Compatible ROM. 
(Default: EFI Compatible ROM)  
						

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(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 Intel's website.
Init Display First &
 Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the PCI Express graphics cards .
PCIe Slot1    Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot as the first display. (Default) 
PCIe Slot2   Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display.  
PCIe Slot3   Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16_2 slot as the first display.   
Limit CPUID Maximum  &(Note)
 Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to Disabled for Windows XP 
operating system; set this item to Enabled for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: 
Disabled) 
Execute Disable Bit  &(Note)
 Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function. This function may enhance protection for the computer, 
reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software 
and system. (Default: Enabled)
Intel Virtualization Technology  &(Note)
 Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology 
will  allow  a  platform  to  run  multiple  operating  systems  and  applications  in  independent  partitions.  With 
virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual sys\
tems. (Default: ON)
Intel(R) VT-d  &(Note)
 Enables or disables Intel Virtualization Technology.for Directed I/O. (Default: ON)
 Administrator Password &
 Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press  on this item, type the password, and 
then press . You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press 
. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering 
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to 
all BIOS settings. 
User Password &
 Allows you to configure a user password. Press  on this item, type the password, and then press 
. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You 
must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. 
However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS sett\
ings but not all.  
To cancel the password, press  on the password item and when requested for the password, enter the 
correct  one  first.  When  prompted  for  a  new  password,  press    without  entering  any  password.  Press 
 again when prompted to confirm.