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Appendix- 108 -
5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager
The Bigfoot Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet band -
width and to configure your network settings. It also displays your system information and CPU/memory us-
age. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Bigfoot Killer Network Manager in Start\All Programs\
Bigfoot Networks\Killer Network Manager or right-click on the
icon in the notification area (Note 1)....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/30/104265/w64_d_1523273323-gigabyte-g1-sniper-2-manual_d-107.png "Page 108
Appendix- 108 -
5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager
The Bigfoot Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet band -
width and to configure your network settings. It also displays your system information and CPU/memory us-
age. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Bigfoot Killer Network Manager in Start\All Programs\
Bigfoot Networks\Killer Network Manager or right-click on the
icon in the notification area (Note 1)....")
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5-3-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker con -
figurations.
• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear
peaker out.
• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speak -
er out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
• 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer\
speaker out, and Side speaker out.
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5-3-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard supports 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
Refer to the following for multi-channel speaker con -
figurations.
• 2-channel audio: Headphone or Line out.
• 4-channel audio: Front speaker out and Rear
peaker out.
• 5.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speak -
er out, and Center/Subwoofer speaker out.
• 7.1-channel audio: Front speaker out, Rear speaker out, Center/Subwoofer\
speaker out, and Side speaker out.
5-3...")
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Appendix- 110 -
5-3-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio
quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting t\
he S/PDIF digital audio signals.
(Note) Select SPDIF Out if you use the S/PDIF Out connector on the back
panel for digital audio output or HDMI Out screen if you use the
internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/30/104265/w64_d_1523273323-gigabyte-g1-sniper-2-manual_d-109.png "Page 110
Appendix- 110 -
5-3-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio
quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting t\
he S/PDIF digital audio signals.
(Note) Select SPDIF Out if you use the S/PDIF Out connector on the back
panel for digital audio output or HDMI Out screen if you use the
internal S/PDIF Out connector (SPDIF_O) on the...")
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- 111 -Appendix
After installing the audio driver, you can find the Cre-
ative Software Suite in Start\All Programs\Creative.
The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative
Audio Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate,
Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi.
5-3-3 Creative Software Suite
(The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating syst\
em.)
Creative A udio Control Panel
The Creative
Audio Control Panel integrates commonly-
used audio functions such as...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/30/104265/w64_d_1523273323-gigabyte-g1-sniper-2-manual_d-110.png "Page 111
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After installing the audio driver, you can find the Cre-
ative Software Suite in Start\All Programs\Creative.
The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative
Audio Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate,
Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi.
5-3-3 Creative Software Suite
(The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating syst\
em.)
Creative A udio Control Panel
The Creative
Audio Control Panel integrates commonly-
used audio functions such as...")
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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?
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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:...")
- 111 -Appendix After installing the audio driver, you can find the Cre- ative Software Suite in Start\All Programs\Creative. The Creative Software Suite includes the Creative Audio Control Panel, Creative Software AutoUpdate, Alchemy, and Sound Blaster X-Fi. 5-3-3 Creative Software Suite (The following instructions use Windows 7 as the example operating syst\ em.) Creative A udio Control Panel The Creative Audio Control Panel integrates commonly- used audio functions such as control mode switching, EAX, X-Fi Crystalizer, and Encoder, into a simple inter - face that allows users to easily customize their audio experience. Creative Alchemy Through the Creative Alchemy, you can enable EAX effects for your games to obtain the most realistic gam - ing experience. Step: Go to Start\All Programs\Creative\Alchemy to launch Creative Alchemy. On the left panel, select the game for which you want to enable the EAX effects and add it to the right panel. You will see the EAX effects are enabled when the game is launched.
Appendix- 112 - 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 au- dio production such as sound recording and mixing. • Entertainment Mode: Optimizes settings for mov- ies 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 Digi\ tal Live/DTS Connect playback. Step 1: After installing the audio driver, go to Start\All Pro - g r a m s \ C r e a t i v e \ S o u n d B l a s t e r X - F i a n d o p e n t h e Creative Console Launcher (Note 2). Switch to Entertain- ment Mode. Step 2: On the ENTERTAINMENT MODE screen, select En- coder. (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.
- 113 -Appendix 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 simulat - ed 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 se - lect 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 en- able this feature and select your output device.
Appendix- 114 - 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 Pro- g r a m s \ C r e a t i v e \ S o u n d B l a s t e r X - F i a n d o p e n t h e 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.
- 115 -Appendix 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 bat - tery from the battery holder to stop supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values 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 > Gen- eral > 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 inst\ all. For more details, go to the Support & Downloads\FAQ page on our website and search for "onboard HD audio driver." Q: What do the beeps emitted during the POST mean? A: The following Award BIOS beep code descriptions may help you identify possible computer\ problems. (For reference only.) 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long, 1 short: Memory or motherboard error 1 long, 2 short: Monitor or graphics card error 1 long, 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long, 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: Graphics card not inserted properly Continuous short beeps: Power error
Appendix- 116 - 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 pow - er 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.
- 117 -Appendix If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local deal- er 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 De- faults" (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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