Gigabyte G1 Sniper 2 Manual

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1.  In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent 
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2.  During  the  BIOS  update  process,  ensure  the  Internet  connection  is  stable  and  do  NOT  interrupt  the 
Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may 
result in a corrupted BIOS or a...

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4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE's	 EasyTune	6	is	 a	simple	 and	easy-to-use	 interface	that	allows	 users	to	fine-tune	 their	system	settings  or  do  overclock/overvoltage  in  Windows  environment.  The  user-friendly  EasyTune  6  interface  also 
includes  tabbed  pages  for  CPU  and  memory  information,  letting  users  read  their  system-related  information 
without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 Interface
Tabs Information
Available  functions  in...

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4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2
GIGABYTE  Dynamic  Energy  Saver™ 2  (Note  1)  is  a  revolutionary  technology  that  delivers  unparalleled  power 
savings  with  a  click  of  the  button.  Featuring  an  advanced  proprietary  hardware  and  software  design,  GIGA -
BYTE Dynamic Energy Saver
™ 2	 is	 able	 to	provide	 exceptional	 power	savings	 and	enhanced	 power	efficiency	
without	sacrificing	computing	performance.
The Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Interface
A. Meter Mode
In Meter...

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B. Total Mode
In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of 
time since activating Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 for the	first	time (Note 3).
(Note 1)  Before  using  the Dynamic  Energy  Saver™ 2  function,  make  sure  the  CPU  Enhanced  Halt  (C1E) 
and CPU EIST Function  items in the BIOS Setup program are set to  Enabled.
(Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart...

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4-5 Q-Share
Q-Share  is  an  easy  and  convenient  data  sharing  tool.	After	 configuring	 your	LAN	connection	 settings	and	
Q-Share,  you  are  able  to  share  your  data  with  computers  on  the  same  network,  making  full  use  of  Internet 
resources.
Directions for using Q-Share
After  installing  Q-Share  from  the  motherboard  driver  disk,  go  to  Start>All  Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.
exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the  Q-Share icon 
	in	 the	 notification...

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4-6 Smart 6™ 
GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and offers a combination of 6 innovative 
software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up 
system	 performance,	 reduce	boot-up	 time,	manage	 a	secure	 platform	 and	recover	 specified	 files	easily	 with	a	
click of the mouse button.
Instructions:
Select  the  Enable  check  box  below  the  BIOS  QuickBoot  or OS 
QuickBoot item and then...

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SMART Recovery 2
Smart	Recovery	 2	allows	 you	to	back	 up	a	partition	 as	an	 image	 file	every	 hour.	You	can	use	
these	images	to	restore	your	system	or	files	when	needed.
• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista.•	 Smart	Recovery	2	only	supports	NTFS	file	system.	•	 You	 need	to	select	 the	destination	 partition	in	Settings	 the	first	time you use Smart Recovery 2.
•  The Backup  Now   button  will  be  available  only  after  you  log  in 
Windows for ten minutes....

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SMART DualBIOS
SMART  DualBIOS  is  a  new  feature  that  can  record  personal  passwords  and  important  dates, 
and  remind  users  of  the  dates.  It  also  stores  the  recorded  data  in  the  main  and  backup  BIOS 
simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails\
.
Instructions:
Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility. 
You  can  record  personal  passwords  and  important  dates  and  set  re -
minders of...

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(Note 1) When  launching  Smart  6™	for	 the	 first	 time,	 the	system	 will	request	 you	to	set	 up	a	password.	 This	password	 is	required  when  you  activate  SMART  DualBIOS  or  when  you  want  to  make  changes  to  the  SMART  Recorder  or 
SMART TimeLock settings. 
(Note 2)  You will not be able to use the "Safely Remove Hardware" feature in the operating system with SMART Recorder enabled. To  remove  an  external  storage  device,  unplug  it  directly  from...

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4-7 Auto Green
Auto  Green  is  an  easy-to-use  tool  that  provides  users  with  simple  options  to  enable  system  power  savings  
via a Bluetooth cell phone.  When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the sys -
tem	will	enter	the	specified	power	saving	mode.	
Selecting a system energy saving mode: Depending  on  your  needs,  select  a  system  power  saving  mode  on  the  Auto 
Green main menu and click Save to save the settings. 
 Button...