Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z97 Manual de usuario

G1.Sniper Z97

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-G1SNI97-1001R

Motherboard

G1.Sniper Z97

Mar. 28, 2014

Motherboard

G1.Sniper Z97

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Disclaimer

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Changes to the specications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE

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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any

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Documentation Classications

In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of

documentations:

For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0"

means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating

motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents...................................................................................................................6

Optional Items .................................................................................................................6

G1.Sniper Z97 Motherboard Layout................................................................................7

G1.Sniper Z97 Motherboard Block Diagram ...................................................................8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................9

1-1 Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9

1-2 ProductSpecications.................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 13

1-3-1 Installing the CPU...................................................................................................13

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................15

1-4 Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 16

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................16

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ................................................................................................17

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 18

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration .............................. 19

1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 20

1-8 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier ............................................................... 22

1-9 Onboard Buttons, Switches, and LEDs.......................................................... 22

1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 24

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................31

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 32

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 33

2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 36

2-4 System Information ........................................................................................ 46

2-5 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 47

2-6 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 51

2-7 Power Management....................................................................................... 54

2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 56

Chapter3 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)...................................................................57

3-1 ConguringSATAControllers......................................................................... 57

3-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System....................... 69

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Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................73

4-1 Chipset Drivers............................................................................................... 73

4-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 74

4-3 Information ..................................................................................................... 74

Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................75

5-1 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 75

5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................75

5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................78

5-2 APP Center .................................................................................................... 79

5-2-1 EasyTune................................................................................................................80

5-2-2 System Information Viewer.....................................................................................81

5-2-3 EZ Setup.................................................................................................................82

5-2-4 Fast Boot ................................................................................................................87

5-2-5 Smart TimeLock......................................................................................................88

5-2-6 Smart Recovery 2...................................................................................................89

5-2-7 USB Blocker ...........................................................................................................91

5-2-8 Smart Switch ..........................................................................................................92

5-2-9 Game Controller .....................................................................................................93

Chapter 6 Appendix ......................................................................................................95

6-1 Qualcomm®Atheros Killer Network Manager................................................. 95

6-2 ConguringAudioInputandOutput............................................................... 96

6-2-1 Conguring2/5.1-ChannelAudio............................................................................96

6-2-2 Creative Software Suite..........................................................................................96

6-2-3 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................100

6-2-4 ConguringAudioRecording................................................................................101

6-2-5 Using the Sound Recorder ...................................................................................103

6-3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 104

6-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................104

6-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................105

6-4 Debug LED Codes ....................................................................................... 107

Regulatory Statements.............................................................................................111

Contact Us .............................................................................................................. 115

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Box Contents

5G1.Sniper Z97 motherboard

5Motherboard driver disk

5User's Manual

5Quick Installation Guide

5Four SATA cables

5Two Velcro cable ties

5I/O Shield

5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

Optional Items

2-portUSB2.0bracket(PartNo.12CR1-1UB030-6*R)

eSATAbracket(PartNo.12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5"FrontPanelwith2USB3.0/2.0ports(PartNo.12CR1-FPX582-2*R)

HDMI-to-DVIadapter(PartNo.12CT2-HDMI01-1*R)

COMportcable(PartNo.12CF1-1CM001-3*R)

The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.

The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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G1.Sniper Z97 Motherboard Layout

(Note) Fordebugcodeinformation,pleaserefertoChapter6.

CPU_FAN

ATX_12V_2X4

ATX

F_AUDIO

AUDIO

B_BIOS

DDR3_2

DDR3_4

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

BAT

F_PANEL

Intel®Z97

CLR_CMOS

M_BIOS

F_USB2

LGA1150

G1.Sniper Z97

R_USB30

PCIEX1_2

F_USB30

iTE®

Super I/O

COMA

F_USB1

KB_MS_USB

SATA3 SB

Debug LED (Note)

5 3 1

4 2 0

CMOS_SW

SYS_FAN1

USB30_LAN

PW_SW

RST_SW

PCI1

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX8

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_3

PCIe to PCI

Bridge

BIOS_SW

SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN2

DP_HDMI

COAXIAL

USB_DAC

Qualcomm®

Atheros Killer

E2201 LAN

CAP_SW2

CAP_SW1

Creative®

Sound Core 3D

PCI2

TI Burr Brown®

OPA2134

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G1.Sniper Z97 Motherboard Block Diagram

CPUCLK+/-(100MHz)

6 SATA 6Gb/s

7 USB 2.0/1.1

DDR31600/1333MHz

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

3 PCI Express x1

DMI 2.0

6 USB 3.0/2.0

LPC Bus

PS/2 KB/Mouse

COM

DisplayPort

PCI Express Bus

PCIe CLK

(100MHz)

Switch

x16

1 PCI Express x16

2 PCI Express x8

2 PCI

PCIe to PCI Bridge

PCI Bus

PCI CLK

(33MHz)

HDMI

LGA1150

CPU

iTE®

Super

I/O

Dual BIOS

Fordetailedproductinformation/limitation(s),referto"1-2ProductSpecications."

FDI

LAN

RJ45

Qualcomm®Atheros Killer

E2201 LAN

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line Out

MIC/Line In

S/PDIF Out

Rear Speaker Out

Headphone/Speaker Out

Creative®

Sound Core

Intel®Z97

Dual Channel Memory

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Hardware Installation

1-1 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.

•Priortoinstallation,donotremoveor break motherboard S/N (Serial Number)stickeror

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make

sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an

electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply

has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to

the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware

components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system

components as well as physical harm to the user.

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for Intel®Core™i7 processors/Intel®Core™i5 processors/

Intel®Core™i3 processors/Intel®Pentium®processors/Intel®Celeron®processors in

theLGA1150package(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel®Z97 Express Chipset

Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical

memoryisinstalled,theactualmemorysizedisplayedwillbelessthanthesizeof

the physical memory installed.

Dual channel memory architecture

SupportforDDR31600/1333MHzmemorymodules

Support for non-ECC memory modules

SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules

 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor:

 - 1xDisplayPort,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hzor

3840x2160@60Hz

 * SupportforDisplayPort1.2version.

 - 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@24Hzor

2560x1600@60Hz

 * SupportforHDMI1.4aversion.

- Maximum shared memory of 1 GB

Audio Creative®Sound Core 3D chip

TI Burr Brown®OPA2134operationalamplier

Support for Sound Blaster Recon3Di

HighDenitionAudio

2/5.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN Qualcomm®AtherosKillerE2201LANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)

Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)

 * Foroptimumperformance,ifonlyonePCIExpressgraphicscardistobeinstalled,

besuretoinstallitinthePCIEX16slot.

1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)

 * ThePCIEX8slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX16slot.WhenthePCIEX8slot

ispopulated,thePCIEX16slotwilloperateatuptox8mode.

 (AllPCIExpressx16slotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

 (AllPCIExpressx1slotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)

2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics

Technology Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFire™/2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™Technology

Storage Interface Chipset:

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10

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