Gigabyte G1 Sniper 2 Manual

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Storage InterfaceChipset: Š
 -  2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA   
         6Gb/s devices
 -   3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_4) supporting up to 3 SATA 
3Gb/s devices  
 -   1 x eSATA 3Gb/s connector (eSATA /USB Combo connector) on the back 
panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device
       
-    Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
               *   When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s...

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I/O ControlleriTE IT8728 chip Š
Hardware 
MonitorSystem voltage detection
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CPU/System temperature detection
 ŠCPU/System fan speed detection
 ŠCPU overheating warning
 ŠCPU/System fan fail warning
 ŠCPU/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	32	Mbit	flash Š
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
 ŠSupport for DualBIOS...

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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.
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
Notch
Notch
LGA1155 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking 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...

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from 
the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1: 
Gently  press  the  CPU  socket  lever  handle  down 
and	away	 from	the	socket	 with	your	 finger.	 Then	
completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal 
load plate will be lifted as well. 
Step 3: 
Hold	the	CPU 	with	your	thumb	and	index...

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses 
Intel® boxed cooler as the example 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  even  and  thin  layer  of  thermal  grease 
on the surface of the...

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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 that 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...

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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.
Step 1: 
Note  the  orientation  of  the  memory  module.  Spread  the  retaining 
clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module 
on	the	 socket.	 As	indicated	 in	the	 picture	 on	the	 left,	 place	 your	fin-
gers on the top edge of the memory, push...

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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 panel.
1
. 
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 panel...

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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration
A. System Requirements
   - Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
    - A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
    - Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
    - CrossFireX (Note)/SLI bridge connector(s)
	 	-	 A 	power	supply	with	sufficient	power	is	recommended	(Refer	to	the	manual	of	your	graphics	cards...

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1-7 Installing the 5.25" Front Access Control Panel 
• Turn off your system and the power switch on the power supply before installing or removing the 
Front Access Control Panel and signal/power cable to prevent damage to hardwar\
e. 
•
  Insert the signal cable/power cable securely into the corresponding conn\
ectors when installing.
The 5.25" Front Access Control Panel allows quick and easy access to USB 3.0/2.0 ports and Power eSATA. 
It also provides a CPU...