Gigabyte G1.Assassin Manuel utilisateur

G1.Assassin

LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel®Core™i7 processor family

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-G1ASSAS-1002R

Motherboard

G1.Assassin

Jan. 12, 2011

Motherboard

G1.Assassin

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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.Assassin Motherboard Layout ...................................................................................7

G1.Assassin 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/3ChannelMemoryConguration ..................................................................16

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

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

1-6 Setup of ATI CrossFireX™/NVIDIASLIConguration..................................... 19

1-7 Installing the 5.25" Front Access Control Panel ............................................ 21

1-8 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 22

1-9

Onboard LEDs..................... .......................................................................... 24

1-10 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 27

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................37

2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 38

2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 39

2-3 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ 41

2-4 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 51

2-5 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 53

2-6 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 55

2-7 Power Management Setup............................................................................. 57

2-8 PC Health Status............................................................................................ 59

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. 61

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ 61

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................................... 62

2-12 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 63

2-13 Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ 63

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................65

3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers ............................................................................... 65

3-2 Application Software ...................................................................................... 66

3-3 Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... 66

3-4 Contact........................................................................................................... 67

3-5 System ........................................................................................................... 67

3-6 Download Center ........................................................................................... 68

3-7 New Utilities ................................................................................................... 68

Chapter 4 Unique Features...........................................................................................69

4-1 Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... 69

4-2 BIOS Update Utilities ..................................................................................... 72

4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility.............................................................72

4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility .............................................................75

4-3 EasyTune 6 .................................................................................................... 76

4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™2.............................................................................. 77

4-5 Q-Share.......................................................................................................... 79

4-6 Smart 6™....................................................................................................... 80

4-7 Auto Green..................................................................................................... 84

4-8 eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) .......................................................................... 85

4-9 Cloud OC ....................................................................................................... 86

Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................87

5-1 ConguringSATAHardDrive(s)..................................................................... 87

5-1-1 ConguringIntelICH10RSATAControllers...........................................................87

5-1-2 ConguringMarvell88SE9182SATAController.....................................................95

5-1-3 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System .............................101

5-2 Bigfoot Killer Network Manager.................................................................... 110

5-3 ConguringAudioInputandOutput..............................................................111

5-3-1 Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio................................................................. 111

5-3-2 ConguringS/PDIFOut........................................................................................112

5-3-3 Creative Software Suite........................................................................................113

5-3-4 Enabling Dolby Digital Live/DTS Connect Encoding ...........................................114

5-3-5 ConguringAudioRecording................................................................................116

5-4 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 117

5-4-1 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................117

5-4-2 Troubleshooting Procedure ..................................................................................118

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Box Contents

G1.Assassin motherboard

Motherboard driver disk

User's Manual

Quick Installation Guide

Four SATA cables

I/O Shield

5.25" Front Access Control Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports,

1 Power eSATA port, and 1 Quick Boost button

One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

One 3-Way SLI bridge connector

One 2-Way CrossFireX bridge connector

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R)

2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*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.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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G1.Assassin Motherboard Layout

KB_MS CPU_FAN

LGA1366

ATX

G1.Assassin

CREATIVE

CA20K2

AUDIO

B_BIOS

PCIEX8_1

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

DDR3_2

DDR3_5

BAT

F_PANEL

OC_BUTTON

ATX_12V_2X

Intel®X58

Intel®ICH10R

SATA2_1

SATA2_3

SATA2_5

FAN3

SATA2_0

SATA2_2

SATA2_4

F_AUDIO

M_BIOS

COAXIAL

R_USB

USB_LAN

PCIEX16_1

PCIE_12V_1

SPDIF_O F_USB2

F_USB30_2

CLR_CMOS

PHASE LED

FAN1

CPU TEMP L1/2

CPU Voltage L1/2/3

FREQ. LED

GSATA3_7

GSATA3_6

DDR3_4

DDR3_6

PCIEX1_1

SYS_FAN

USB30_2

NB Voltage L1/2/3

Marvell

88SE9182

VLI VL810

PCIEX1_2

ATX_12V_2X_1

Renesas

D720200

PCIEX16_2

PCI

PCIEX8_2

PCIE_12V_2

F_USB1

DDR Voltage LED

DDR PHASE

LED

NB PHASE LED

USB30_1

VLI VL810

F_USB30_1

FAN2

iTE IT8720

Marvell 88E1118R

SB Voltage L1/2/3

LAN_LED

Bigfoot Killer

E2100

SYSTEM2 Temp.

sensor

SYSTEM1 Temp.

sensor

System Temperaure

sensor

SYSTEM3 Temp.

sensor

HP_PWR

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G1.Assassin Motherboard Block Diagram

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LGA1366

CPU

QPI

Interface

Intel®X58

IOH CLK (133 MHz)

Intel®ICH10R

PCI Bus IT8720

CPU CLK+/- (133 MHz)

6 SATA 3Gb/s

Dual BIOS

8 USB 2.0/1.1

LPC

Bus

DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 MHz

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Line Out

MIC

Line In

S/PDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

CREATIVE

CA20K2

PCI Express Bus

Dual/3 Channel Memory

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

Marvell

88SE9182

2 SATA 6Gb/s

PCIe CLK

(100 MHz)

LAN

RJ45

Marvell

88E1118R phy

2 PCI

Express x1

x1x1

1 PCI Express x16

2 PCI Express x8

x16

1 PCI Express x16

x16 Switch

2 PCI Express x8

Switch

PCI Express Bus x1

VLI VL810

Hub Renesas

D720200

8 USB 3.0/2.0

VLI VL810

Hub

1 PCI

PCI CLK

(33 MHz)

BigFoot Killer E2100

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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, 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 com-

ponents 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 sup-

ply 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 hard-

ware 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 sys-

tem 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 - 10 -

1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU Support for an Intel®Core™i7 series processor in the LGA1366 package

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

L3 cache varies with CPU

QPI 4.8GT/s, 6.4GT/s

Chipset North Bridge: Intel®X58 Express Chipset

South Bridge: Intel®ICH10R

Memory 6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 24 GB of system memory

* Due to 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 4 GB.

3/Dual channel memory architecture

Support for DDR3 2200/1333/1066/800 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.)

Audio 1 x Creative CA20K2 chip

Support for Dolby

®Digital Live and DTS™Connect

Support for X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity

®and EAX®Advanced HD™ 5.0 technologies

High Denition Audio



2/4/5.1/7.1-channel



Support for S/PDIF

Out

LAN 1 x Bigfoot Killer E2100 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

1 x Marvell 88E1118R phy

Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2)

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

sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics

cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2

slots.

2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)

* The PCIEX8_1 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16_1 slot and the PCIEX8_2

slot with PCIEX16_2. The PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2 slot will operate at up to x8 mode

when the PCIEX8_1/PCIEX8_2 is populated.

(The PCIEX16_1, PCIEX16_2, PCIEX8_1, and PCIEX8_2 slots conform to PCI

Express 2.0 standard.)

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

1 x PCI slot

Multi-Graphics

Technology

Support for 3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA SLI technology and 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way ATI

CrossFireX™ technology

Storage Interface South Bridge:

- 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_0~SATA2_5) supporting up to 6 SATA

3Gb/s devices

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

Marvell 88SE9182:

- 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (GSATA3_6, GSATA3_7) supporting up to 2

SATA 6Gb/s devices

- Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1

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