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- Page 1 G1.Sniper A88X User's Manual Rev. 3002 12ME-G1SNP88-3002R...
- Page 2 Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Layout ................4 G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Block Diagram ..............5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................6 Installation Precautions ..................6 Product Specifications ..................7 Installing the APU ..................... 9 Installing the Memory ..................9 Installing an Expansion Card ................. 10 Setup of the AMD Dual Graphics Configuration .......... -
Page 4: G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Layout
G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS_USB ATX_12V SYS_FAN3 Socket FM2+ R_USB30 HDMI USB_DAC USB_LAN Realtek ® SYS_FAN1 GbE LAN G1.Sniper A88X AUDIO SYS_FAN2 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 M_BIOS CODEC PCIEX1_3 B_BIOS AMD A88X PCIEX4 ® SATA3 Super I/O PCI1 SATA3 PCI2... -
Page 5: G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Block Diagram
G1.Sniper A88X Motherboard Block Diagram 1 PCI Express x16 APU CLK+/- (100 MHz) DISP CLK+/- (100 MHz) DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz 3 PCI Express x1 PCIe CLK RJ45 AMD APU Dual Channel Memory (100 MHz) Realtek ® GbE LAN HDMI DVI-D... -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Installation Precautions The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures: • Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard. •... -
Page 7: Product Specifications
* The maximum 64 GB of system memory can be supported using 16 GB (or above) memory modules. GIGABYTE will update the memory support list on the official website when the memory modules are available on the market. - Page 8 Chipset: Š 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through the internal USB header) 9 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (5 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers) Internal 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector Š...
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Page 9: Installing The Apu
* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. * Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to check the supported operating system(s) for the software listed in the "Unique Features" and "Bundled Software" columns. -
Page 10: Installing An Expansion Card
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following: Channel A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4... - Page 11 USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. D-Sub Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used).
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Page 12: Changing The Operational Amplifier
RJ-45 LAN Port The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED: State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring... -
Page 13: Internal Connectors
Step 2: Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently press the chip into the socket until seated. For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip, please contact the local dealer. Internal Connectors ATX_12V F_USB30 F_USB1/F_USB2... - Page 14 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
- Page 15 DEBUG DEBUG DEBUG PORT PORT PORT DEBUG DEBUG DEBUG 5) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) PORT PORT PORT The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD A88X Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD.
- Page 16 7) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
- Page 17 10) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Power (5V) USB DY+ Power (5V) USB DX-...
- Page 18 13) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
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Page 19: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. - Page 20 M.I.T. This section provides information on the BIOS version, CPU base clock, CPU frequency, memory frequency, total memory size, CPU temperature, Vcore, and memory voltage. Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent on your overall system configurations.
- Page 21 & Core Performance Boost (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to enable the Core Performance Boost (CPB) technology, a CPU performance-boost technology. (Default: Auto) & Turbo CPB (Note 1) Allows you to determine whether to improve CPU performance. (Default: Disabled) & CPB Ratio (Note 1) Allows you alter the ratio for the CPB.
- Page 22 & DRAM Timing Selectable Quick and Expert allows the memory timing settings below to be configurable. Options are: Auto (default), Quick, Expert. & Profile DDR Voltage When using a non-XMP memory module or Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Disabled, this item will display as 1.50V. When Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) is set to Profile1 or Profile2, this item will display the value based on the SPD data on the XMP memory.
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Page 23: System Information
Allows the fan to run at slow speeds. Silent Allows you to control the fan speed under the Slope PWM item. Manual Allows the fan to run at full speeds. Disabled & Slope PWM Allows you to control the fan speed. This item is configurable only when CPU Fan Speed Control is set to Manual. -
Page 24: Bios Features
& System Date Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired value. - Page 25 System program. (Default) & Full Screen LOGO Show Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled) & OS Type Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Other OS) &...
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Page 26: Peripherals
& Administrator Password Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS Setup. - Page 27 Disables RAID for the SATA controller and configures the SATA controller to IDE mode. IDE & OnChip USB Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB controller. (Default: Enabled) & HD Audio Azalia Device Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled) If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item to Disabled.
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Page 28: Power Management
` ATA Port Information This section provides information on the device connected to each SATA port controlled by AMD Chipset. ` SATA Configuration & PORT0 Hot Plug~PORT7 Hot Plug Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled) & SATA Power on PORT0~SATA Power on PORT7 Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled) ` Super IO Configuration This section provides information on the super I/O chip and allows you to configure the serial port. - Page 29 & USB DAC Power Enables or disables the power for the USB DAC connector on the back panel. For a USB DAC that has independent power, set this item to Disabled. (Default: Enabled) & Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button. Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.
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Page 30: Save & Exit
Save & Exit & Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu. &... -
Page 31: Chapter 3 Appendix
Chapter 3 Appendix 3-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) Before you begin • At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive. •... - Page 32 Example 1: Create a RAID 0 array with Drive 0 and Drive 1 and the array size is 40 GB. rcadm -C -r0 -d 0 1 -s 40000 ("C"=Create a array, "r0"=RAID 0, d 0 1=Drive 0 and Drive 1, "s 40000"=Size of 40 GB; to use the maximum size allowed, do not enter "s x0000") Example 2: Create a RAID 5 array with Drive 1~4 and the array size is 75 GB.
- Page 33 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing Windows 8/7 (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) Step 1: You need to install the SATA RAID/AHCI driver during the OS installation. Use an alternative system to copy the SATA RAID/AHCI driver from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive.
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Page 34: Drivers Installation
Drivers Installation • Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use Windows 8 as the example operating system.) • After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive. Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner of the screen and select "Run Run.exe."... -
Page 35: Regulatory Statements
Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE. -
Page 36: Contact Us
Contact Us GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Baoqiang Rd., Xindian Dist., New Taipei City 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4000, FAX: +886-2-8912-4005 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://esupport.gigabyte.com WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw GIGABYTE eSupport • To submit a technical or non-technical (Sales/Marketing) question, please link to: http://esupport.gigabyte.com...
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