Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5 Manual
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- 101 - 5-2-8 Ambient LED GIGABYTE Ambient LED allows you to enable or change the display mode for the onboard audio LED and rear panel I/O shield LED while in the Windows environment. The Ambient LED Interface Using Ambient LED •Audio LED (display mode of the onboard audio LED): Off -- Disables this function. Still Mode -- The LED stays constantly on. Beat Mode -- The brightness of the LED changes according to music rhythm. Pulse Mode -- The brightness of the LED changes slowly and smoothly like breath. •Rear panel LED (display mode of the rear panel I/O shield LED) (Note): Off -- Disables this function. On -- The LED will light and follow the behavior of the onboard audio LED. (Note) This function only works for motherboards with an I/O shield that has audio LED. Unique Features
- 102 - 5-2-9 V-Tuner GIGABYTE V-Tuner (Note 1) allows you to easily fine-tune your graphics card in the Windows environment. You can manually overclock the GPU and memory (Note 2) or adjust the fan speed and power settings. It also allows you to monitor your graphic card status at any time. The V-Tuner Interface Using V-Tuner You can manually select the values of each item or use the sliders for ad\ justment and then click Apply. To set the fan speed you need to select Manual first. You can save the current settings to a profile and create up to 4 profiles. To check the graphics card status, you can click the icon on the top right corner. (Note 1) Before using V-Tuner, be sure to install the graphics card driver first. (Note 2) Adjustable items may vary by graphics cards. Unique Features
- 103 - 5-2-10 Smart Switch GIGABYTE Smart Switch provides you with the conventional Windows start m\ enu, allowing you to easily access to the apps that you frequently use. You can also select the default screen displayed after you enter Windows. The Smart Switch Interface Using Smart Switch The Smart Switch icon will appear on the bottom left corner of the traditional Windows desktop screen after Smart Switch is installed. Left-click the icon to see the screen as that shown above and you can set the defau\ lt screen displayed after you enter Windows. Unique Features
- 104 - 5-2-11 Cloud Station Server GIGABYTE Cloud Station Server is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique a\ pps that allow your smart phone/ tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs v\ ia wireless connection. Before You Begin: •To use the HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC functions, you must install GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device as well. (For Android system, please download the app from Google Play; for iOS system, please download it from App Store.) (Note 1) •Your smart phone/tablet device must have Android 4.0/iOS 6.0 or above version. •The first time you use HomeCloud, GIGABYTE Remote, and Remote OC, you must click Login with Google or Login with Facebook to sign in with your Google or Facebook account. Be sure to use the same account to sign in the three apps on your smart phone/tablet device as well. HomeCloud HomeCloud allows you to share the files (Note 2) between your smart phone/tablet device and computer or back up the files from the device to the computer. The HomeCloud Interface: Using HomeCloud Step 1: Launch HomeCloud on your computer and click Login with Google or Login with Facebook to sign in with your Google or Facebook account or select the account on the Account List. Then enable HomeCloud Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on HomeCloud to perform the following functions: (Note 1) You can use your smart phone/tablet device to scan the QR code on the HomeCloud UI to link to the download page of the GIGABYTE Cloud Station on App Store or Google Play. (Note 2) For iOS systems, the file types are limited to image/video files. Unique Features
- 105 - On the Computer: OptionFunction Account ListDisplays currently signed in account(s). RemoveRemove the selected account. Share FolderDisplays the shared folder directory of the currently signed in account.\ Open Folder Access the shared folder of the currently signed in account. On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: OptionFunction All Picture FilesFile Upload: Tap on the folder, browse and select the files inside. Tap on the menu icon and select Upload selected Files to upload the files to your computer. To open a file, tap on it for about 1 second (for iOS systems only). File Download: Tap on the folder and then tap on the menu icon, select Download Files. You can browse the files and select the files that you want to download to your smart phone/tablet device. All Music Files All Video Files All Files User ContactsTap on the folder and then tap on the menu icon to use the options including Backup to remote, Restore From remote, View Remote Contact, and Reselect Computers.Call Log Unique Features
- 106 - GIGABYTE Remote GIGABYTE Remote allows you to use your smart phone/tablet device to remotely control the mouse/keyboard/ Windows Media Player on your computer. The GIGABYTE Remote Interface Using GIGABYTE Remote Step 1: Launch GIGABYTE Remote on your computer and enable GIGABYTE Remote Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote Control to perform the following remote controls: On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: OptionFunction MouseRemotely perform mouse functionalities including dragging, right/left-cl\ icking, and holding the mouse left button. KeyboardRemotely control your keyboard such as text input (tap on Real-Time Mode to type texts) or deletion. MediaRemotely configure and control the currently running Windows Media Player application on your computer. Unique Features
- 107 - Remote OC Remote OC provides you with remote control options including overclocking and system tweaking, system monitoring plus the ability to also remotely power down/reset the PC whe\ n needed. The Remote OC Interface Using Remote OC Step 1: Launch Remote OC on your computer and enable Remote OC Function. To automatically enable this function after system reboot, enable Always run on next reboot. Step 2: Run GIGABYTE Cloud Station on your smart phone/tablet device, sign in with the same account you use for HomeCloud on your computer. Tap on Remote OC to perform the following functions: On the Smart Phone/Tablet Device: OptionFunction Tuner Allows you to change CPU/memory frequency and voltage settings. INFODisplays the system information, including the CPU, motherboard, and mem\ ory. HW MONITAllows you to monitor system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. QUICK BOOSTProvides you with three preset overclocking configurations. CONTROLAllows you to remotely reboot or shut down your computer. Unique Features
- 108 - Control Tab:The Control tab allows you to select a system power saving mode. ButtonDescriptionStandbyEnters Power on Suspend modeSuspendEnters Suspend to RAM modeHibernate Enters Suspend to Disk modeDisableDisables this function (Note) Once your smart phone/tablet device has been paired with your AutoGreen-enabled computer, you'll not be able to use it to connect to other Bluetooth device(s). User Account Tab:On the User Account tab, you can enter your Windows user account password and confirm. Later, when you awaken your system from Suspend/Hibernate mode you can enter Windows directly without entering the user account password. Bluetooth Devices Tab:The Bluetooth tab allows you to pair your smart phone/tablet device with the Bluetoot\ h receiver on your computer. Press Refresh to let AutoGreen search for the Bluetooth devices around you. From the displayed list, select your smart phone/tablet device and a message which says "Tap to set up your.." will appear. Click to confirm. A message will appear on both your computer and smart phone/tablet device prompting you to compare the passcodes on the two devices. Confirm to complete the pairing process. •Device Scan Time: Set the length of time that AutoGreen will search for your smart phone/tablet device, ranging from 2 to 30 seconds. •Rescan Times: Set how many times AutoGreen will search for your smart phone/tablet device if it does not detect it, ranging from 2 to 10 times. If the device is still not detected, the system will\ enter the selected power saving mode. AutoGreen AutoGreen is an easy-to-use tool that provides users with simple options to enable system power savings via a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone/tablet device. When the device is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the system will enter the specified power saving mode. Before using this app, you need to turn on Bluetooth on both your computer and smart phone/tablet device. The AutoGreen Interface Unique Features
- 109 - HotSpot HotSpot turns your computer into a virtual wireless access point and allows you \ to share your connection with your other wireless devices. Make sure your computer has been connected to a network and Wi-Fi is enabled. The HotSpot Interface Using HotSpot: Configuring your computer: The options are as follows. Make sure to click Start to complete. •Shared Connection: Select a currently running network connection you want to share. •HOTSPOT Connection: Select a network virtual adapter. If there are more than one Wi-Fi card on your computer, you need to select the one you want to use from the list. •HotSpot SSID: The hotspot SSID name. You can keep the default name or create your own one. •HotSpot Password: The password is required when other wireless devices want to access the Internet through the virtual wireless access point. You can keep the default name or create your own one. The password must have at least 8 characters and cannot be empty. Sharing your connection with other wireless devices: First make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on the wireless devices. Then browse to the network configuration screen, search for available Wi-Fi networks, and tap the name of your virtual wi\ reless access point, enter the password, and confirm. Unique Features
- 110 - 5-2-12 Game Controller GIGABYTE Game Controller allows you to define your own hotkeys and change the mouse sensitivity, helping you make the most out of your keyboard and mouse in games. The Game Controller Interface Using Game Controller: •Hot Key: Create macro commands and define your own hotkeys to quickly perform the function your want. •Speed: Using the Sniper key you can switch the mouse sensitivity when you are in sniper mode for better sniper accuracy. (Note) It is recommended that Game Controller be closed if it violates the end user license agreement of your game. Unique Features