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5-2-4 Fast Boot
Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot	(Note	 1) interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot 
After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system.
The Fast Boot Interface
Using Fast Boot
 •BIOS Fast Boot:
 This option is the same as the Fast Boot option	(Note	 2) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable the 
fast boot function to shorten OS boot time.
 •AC OFF Mode: 
 This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option	(Note	 2) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to 
select	 the	system	 bootup	mode	upon	the	return	 of	an	 AC	 power	 loss.	(This	 mode	 is	configurable	 only	when	
BIOS Fast Boot is set to Fast or Ultra Fast.)
After	 you	configure	 the	setting,	 click	Save to save and click Exit. The settings will take effect on next boot. If you 
click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately.
(Note	1)	 This	function	is	supported	by	Windows	8.1/8	only.
(Note	2)	 For	more	details	about	this	function,	refer	to	Chapter	2,	"BIOS	Features."
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5-2-5 Smart TimeLock
GIGABYTE Smart TimeLock allows you to effectively manage computer or Internet usage time with simple 
rules and options.
The Smart TimeLock Interface
Using Smart TimeLock
Click the lock icon  on the bottom left corner and enter the password	(Note). Set the time when a user can or 
cannot use your computer for weekdays and weekends. The Lock Mode on the bottom right corner allows you 
to	 choose	 to	turn	 off	the	 computer	 or	only	 close	 the	Internet	 connection	 during	the	specified	 time	period.	 Click	
Save to save the settings and click Exit to exit.
An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. When the alert appears, you 
can enter the password to extend the usage time or click Cancel to close the alert. If you respond Cancel, you 
will be requested to enter the password to extend the usage time again w\
hen the default shutdown time arrives, 
or the computer will shutdown right away.
(Note)	 You	 can	set	the	 User	 Password	 in	the	 system	 BIOS	Setup	 program	 to	prevent	 the	system	 time	being	
changed by other users.
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5-2-6 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.
 •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. •Select the Always run on next reboot checkbox to automatically enable Smart Recovery2 after system reboot.
Creating a backup:
Click the Settings button on the main menu. In the Settings dialog 
box, select the source partition and destination partition and click OK. 
The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will b\
e 
performed hourly. Note: By default, all partitions on the system drive 
are selected as the backup source. The backup destination cannot be 
on the same partition as the backup source.
Saving the backup to a network location:
If you want to save the backup to a network location, select Browse 
network location. Make sure your computer and the computer where 
you want to save the backup are in the same domain. Choose the 
network location where you want to store the backup and enter the user 
name and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
Recovering	a	file:
Click the File Recovery button on the main menu. Use the time slider on 
the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time. The 
right pane will display the backed-up partitions in the backup destination 
(in	the	My Backup	folder).	Browse	to	the	file	you	want	and	copy	it.
The Smart Recovery 2 main menu:
ButtonDescription
SettingsAllows you to select the source and destination partition
Backup NowAllows you to perform the backup immediately
File Recovery...Allows	you	to	recover	your	files	from	the	backup	image
System Recovery...Allows you to recover your system from the backup image
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Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2:
Steps:
1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu.
2. Select the location where your backup is saved.
3. Use the time slider to select a time point.
4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point and 
click Restore.
5. Confirm	whether	 to	restart	 your	system	 to	proceed	 with	the	restore	
immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to 
the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions 
to restore your system.
All	of	your	 files	and	programs	 will	be	deleted	 and	replaced	 with	
those on the selected backup. If needed, be sure to make a 
copy of your data before the restore.
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5-2-7 USB Blocker
GIGABYTE USB Blocker provides you with an easy-to-use interface that allows you to bl\
ock certain USB device 
types on your PC. Devices classes that are blocked will be ignored by th\
e operating system.
The USB Blocker Interface
Using USB Blocker
Select the class of USB device that you would like to block or unblocked\
. Double left-click to change the Blocked 
or Unblocked status and click OK. Then enter your password and click OK to complete.
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5-2-8 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.
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5-2-9 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.
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Chapter 6 Appendix
6-1 Qualcomm® Atheros Killer Network Manager
The Killer Network Manager allows you to view your network connection status and Internet bandwidth and to 
configure your network settings. After installing the LAN driver, you can access the Qualcomm® Atheros Killer 
Network Manager in Apps>Qualcomm Atheros or click on the 
 icon in the notification area.
Applications Page
On the Applications Page  configuration screen, you can 
set the priority for an application or online game to use the 
bandwidth to access the Internet. To change the priority, 
use the drop-down menu below the application's/game's 
icon to select a priority level.
You can change the upload and download bandwidth for 
each application as well. Drag the gray square on the right 
end of an application to change the bandwidth.
System Performance
This  page  allows  you  to  view  application  traffic  of  your 
system.
Network Settings
This  page  allows  you  to  configure  your  wired  network 
connection and Internet provider speed.
Killer Ethernet
This page allows you to check the current status of your 
network connection. 
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(Note)	 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel	Audio	 Configurations:
Refer	to	the	following	for	multi-channel	speaker	configurations.
 •2-channel	audio:	Headphone	or	Line	out.
 •4-channel	audio:	Front	speaker	out	and	Rear	speaker	out.
 •5.1-channel	audio:	Front	speaker	out,	Rear	speaker	out,	and	Center/Subwoofer	speaker	out.
 •7.1-channel	audio:	Front 	speaker 	out, 	Rear 	speaker 	out, 	Center/Subwoofer 	speaker 	out, 	and 	Side 	speaker 	out.
High Definition Audio (HD Audio)
HD	Audio	includes 	multiple 	high 	quality 	digital-to-analog 	converters 	(DACs) 	and 	features 	multistreaming	
capabilities	that	allow	multiple 	audio 	streams 	(in 	and 	out) 	to 	be 	simultaneously 	processed. 	For 	example, 	users 	can	
listen	to	MP3 	music, 	have 	an 	Internet 	chat, 	make 	a 	telephone 	call 	over 	the 	Internet, 	and 	etc. 	all 	at 	the 	same 	time.
A. Configuring Speakers
(The	following	instructions	use	Windows	8.1	as	the	example	operating	system.)
Step	1:
After	installing	the 	audio 	driver , 	restart 	your 	computer . 	
Then	switch	to 	Windows 	desktop 	mode. 	The 	HD Audio 
Manager
	icon 		will	appear 	in 	the 	notification 	area.	
Double-click	the	icon 	to 	access 	the 	HD Audio Manager.
 •To	install	a 	microphone, 	connect 	your 	microphone 	to 	the 	Mic 	in 	jack 	and 	manually 	configure 	the 	
jack	for	microphone	functionality.
 •If	you	install	a	Side	Speaker,	you	need	to	retask	other	audio	jack	to	be	Side	Speaker	out.
 •Audio	signals	will 	be 	present 	on 	both 	of 	the 	front 	and 	back 	panel 	audio 	connections 	simulta neously. 	
If	you	want 	to 	mute 	the 	back 	panel 	audio 	(only 	supported 	when 	using 	an 	HD 	front 	panel 	audio 	
module),	refer	to	instructions	on	the	next	page.
6-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output
6-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel  Audio
The	motherboard	pr ovides 	five 	au dio	jacks 	on	t he	
back	panel	which 	support 	2/4/5.1/7.1-channel 	(Note) 
audio.	The	picture 	to 	the 	right 	shows 	the 	default 	audio 	
jack	assignments.
The	integrated	HD 	(High 	Definition) 	audio 	provides	
jack	retasking	capability 	that 	allows 	the 	user 	to 	change	
the	function	for 	each 	jack 	through 	the 	audio 	driver . 	
(Supported	functions	may	vary	based	on	hardware	specification.)
Center/Subwoofer	Speaker	Out
Mic	In
Rear	Speaker	OutFront	Speaker	Out
Line	In
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