Gigabyte Sniper 5 Manual

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 `Advanced Memory Settings
 &Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note), System Memory Multiplier, Memory Frequency(MHz)
 The settings above are synchronous to those under the same items on the \
Advanced Frequency Settings 
menu.
 &Performance Enhance
 Allows the system to operate at three different performance levels.
 Normal    Lets the system operate at its basic performance level.
 Turbo     Lets the system operate at its good performance level. (Default)
 Extreme   Lets the system...

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This sub-menu provides memory timing settings for each channel of memory\
. The respective timing setting 
screens are configurable only when DRAM Timing Selectable is set to Quick or Expert. Note: Your system 
may become unstable or fail to boot after you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset 
the board to default values by loading optimized defaults or clearing th\
e CMOS values.
 `Channel A/B Timing Settings
 `Advanced Voltage Settings
BIOS Setup  

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 `3D Power Control
 &CPU VRIN Loadline Calibration
 Allows you to set the Load-Line Calibration level for the CPU VRIN. The levels are (from highest to lowest): 
Extreme, Turbo, High, Medium, Low, and Standard. Selecting a higher level keeps the Vcore more consistent\
 
with what is set in BIOS under heavy load. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting and sets 
the voltage following Intel's specifications. (Default: Auto)
 &CPU VRIN Protection
 Allows you to set the voltage...

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 &CPU VRIN PWM Switch Rate
 Displays the CPU VRIN PWM frequency.
 &DDR CH(A/B) PWM Switch Rate
 Displays the PWM frequency for Channel A and Channel B memory.
 &PWM Phase Control
 Allows you to automatically change the PWM phase according to the CPU lo\
ad. The power-saving 
levels are (from lowest to highest): eXm Perf (Extreme Performance ), High Perf (High Performance), 
Perf (Performance), Balanced, Mid PWR (Mid Power), and Lite PWR (Light Power). Auto lets the BIOS 
automatically configure...

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 `PC Health Status
 &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 Open field will show 
"No" at next boot.
 &Case Open
 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...

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 &CPU Vcore/CPU VRIN/CPU VCCIOA/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/CPU VAXG
 Displays the current system voltages.
 &CPU/System/PCH Temperature
 Displays current CPU/System/Chipset temperature.
 &CPU/CPU OPT/System Fan Speed
 Displays current CPU/CPU_OPT/system fan speeds.
 &CPU/System Warning Temperature
 Sets the warning threshold for CPU/system temperature. When CPU/system temperature exceeds 
the threshold, BIOS will emit warning sound. Options are: Disabled (default), 60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF,...

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 &2nd System Fan Speed Control (SYS_FAN2 Connector)
 Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
 Normal    Allows the 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 fan to run at slow speeds.
 Manual Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item.
 Disabled Allows the fan to run...

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 `Miscellaneous Settings
 &PEG Gen3 Slot Configuration
 Allows you to set the operation mode of the PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3. Actual operation 
mode  is  subject  to  the  hardware  specification  of  each  slot.  For  example,  the  PCI  Express  x1  slots  can 
support up to Gen 2 mode only. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)
 &Legacy BenchMark Enhancement
 Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance....

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2-4 System
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.
 &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  or  key to set the desired 
value.
 &System Time
 Sets the system time....

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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...