Gigabyte G1 Sniper 2 Manual

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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1.  In Windows, close all applications and TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This helps prevent 
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2.  During  the  BIOS  update  process,  ensure  the  Internet  connection  is  stable  and  do  NOT  interrupt  the 
Internet connection (for example, avoid a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to do so may 
result in a corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
3. Do not use the G.O.M. (GIGABYTE Online Management) function when using @BIOS. 
4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inad-
equate	BIOS	flashing.
B. Using @BIOS
Make  sure  that  the  BIOS  file  to  be  flashed  matches  your  motherboard  model.  Updating  the 
BIOS with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot.
1.  Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
 Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server , select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and 
then	download	 the	BIOS	 file	that	 matches	 your	motherboard	 model.	Follow	the	on-screen	 instructions	 to	
complete. 
2.  Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
 Click Update  BIOS  from  File,	then	 select	 the	location	 where	you	save	 the	BIOS	 update	 file	obtained	
from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instruct\
ions to complete.
3.  Save the Current BIOS File:
  Click Save Current BIOS to File	to	save	the	current	BIOS	file.
4.  Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:
 Select  the Load  CMOS  default  after  BIOS  update   check  box  and  then  the  system  will  automatically 
load BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
If	 the	 BIOS	 update	 file	for	your	 motherboard	 is	not	 present	 on	the	 @BIOS	 server	site,	please			
manually	 download	 the	BIOS	 update	 file	from	 GIGABYTE's	 website	and	follow	 the	instructions	 in	
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below. 
						

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4-3 EasyTune 6
GIGABYTE's	 EasyTune	6	is	 a	simple	 and	easy-to-use	 interface	that	allows	 users	to	fine-tune	 their	system	settings  or  do  overclock/overvoltage  in  Windows  environment.  The  user-friendly  EasyTune  6  interface  also 
includes  tabbed  pages  for  CPU  and  memory  information,  letting  users  read  their  system-related  information 
without the need to install additional software.
The EasyTune 6 Interface
Tabs Information
Available  functions  in  EasyTune  6  may  differ  by  motherboard  model.  Grayed-out  area(s)  indicates  that  the  item  is not	configurable	or	the	function	is	not	supported.
(Note)  Quick Boost is currently supported only when you install an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU. 
Incorrectly  doing  overclock/overvoltage  may  result  in  damage  to  the  hardware  components  such  as  CPU,  chipset, and  memory  and  reduce  the  useful  life  of  these  components.  Before  you  do  the  overclock/overvoltage,  make  sure 
that you fully know each function of EasyTune 6, or system instability or other unexpected results may occur.
 Tab  Function       The CPU tab provides information on the installed CPU and motherboard.
     
    The Memory tab provides information on the installed memory module(s). You can select memory  	 	 	 	 module	on	a	specific	slot	to	see	its	information.	         The Tuner tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages.         • Quick Boost mode provides you with 3 levels of CPU frequency/base clock to choose to achieve            desired system performance. (Note)
         After making changes in Quick Boost mode or clicking  Default to restore to default values, be           sure to restart your system for these changes to take effect.    • Easy mode allows you to adjust the CPU base clock only.    • Advanced mode allows you to individually change system clock settings and voltages settings           using the sliders.    • Save	allows	you	to	save	the	current	settings	to	a	new	profile	(.txt	file).    • Load	allows	you	to	load	previous	settings	from	a	profile.	 	 	 	       After making changes in Easy mode/Advanced mode, be sure to click  Set for these changes to take         effect or click Default to restore to default values.
         The Graphics tab allows you to change the core clock and memory clock for your ATI or NVIDIA          graphics card.        The Smart tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode. Smart Fan Advanced mode allows the CPU fan          speed to be changed linearly based on the CPU temperature thresholds you\
 set.        The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed and set          temperature/fan speed alarm. You can choose the alert sound from the buzzer or use your own sound  	 	 	 	 file	(.wav	file). 
						

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4-4 Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2
GIGABYTE  Dynamic  Energy  Saver™ 2  (Note  1)  is  a  revolutionary  technology  that  delivers  unparalleled  power 
savings  with  a  click  of  the  button.  Featuring  an  advanced  proprietary  hardware  and  software  design,  GIGA -
BYTE Dynamic Energy Saver
™ 2	 is	 able	 to	provide	 exceptional	 power	savings	 and	enhanced	 power	efficiency	
without	sacrificing	computing	performance.
The Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 Interface
A. Meter Mode
In Meter Mode, GIGABYTE Dyna mic Energy Saver™ 2 shows how much power they have saved in a set pe -
riod of time.
•
  The above data is for reference only. Actual performance may vary depending on motherboard model.
• CPU Power and Power Scores are for reference only. Actual results may vary based on testing method.
Meter Mode - Button Information Table
1
10
23
45678
9
1112
1314
16
15
17
      Button Description
 1    Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
 2    Current CPU Power Consumption
 3    Power Saving (Calculate power savings based on time)
 4    Meter Time
 5    Meter/Timer Reset Switch
 6    Total Mode Switch
 7    Meter Mode Switch
 8    Dynamic Power Phase Status
 9    Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in power-saving mod\
e will light on)
 10    3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2)
 11    Advanced Settings
 12   Dual Power Switch (Divide the power phases into two sets and switch bet\
ween them) (Default: Off)
 13    Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
 14    Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
 15    INFO/Help
 16    Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
 17    Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) 
						

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B. Total Mode
In Total Mode, users are able to see how much total power savings they have accumulated in a set period of 
time since activating Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 for the	first	time (Note 3).
(Note 1)  Before  using  the Dynamic  Energy  Saver™ 2  function,  make  sure  the  CPU  Enhanced  Halt  (C1E) 
and CPU EIST Function  items in the BIOS Setup program are set to  Enabled.
(Note 2) 1: Smart FAN/CPU (default); 2: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD; 3: Smart FAN/CPU/VGA/HDD/Chipset/Memory.(Note 3) The total amount of power saved will be recorded until re-activated when only the Dynamic Power Saver is under the enable status, and power savings meter is unable to r\
eset to zero.(Note 4) Dynamic  Energy  Saver  Meter  will  automatically  reset  when  the  total  power  saving  reaches 99999999 Watts.
C. Stealth Mode
In  Stealth  Mode,  the  system  continues  to	work	 with	the	user-defined	 power	saving	 settings,	 even	after	the	
system  is  restarted.  Re-enter  the  application  only  if  you  want  to  make  any  changes  or  completely  close  the 
application.
Total Mode - Button Information Table
1
10
23
4
567
8
911
1213
15
14
16
      Button Description
 1    Dynamic Energy Saver On/Off Switch (Default: Off)
 2    Current CPU Power Consumption
 3    Total Power Savings (Total power saving with Dynamic Energy Saver enabled) (Note 4)
 4    Time/Date Dynamic Energy Saver Enabled
 5    Total Mode Switch
 6    Meter Mode Switch
 7    Dynamic Power Phase Status
 8    Power Saving Status (Icons of the devices currently in power-saving mod\
e will light on)
 9    3-Level Power Saving Switch (Default:1) (Note 2)
 10    Advanced Settings
 11   Dual Power Switch (Divide the power phases into two sets and switch bet\
ween them) (Default: Off)
 12    Close (Application will enter Stealth Mode)
 13    Minimize (Application will continue to run in taskbar)
 14    INFO/Help
 15    Motherboard Phase LED On/Off Switch (Default: On)
 16    Live Utility Update (Check for the latest utility version) 
						

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4-5 Q-Share
Q-Share  is  an  easy  and  convenient  data  sharing  tool.	After	 configuring	 your	LAN	connection	 settings	and	
Q-Share,  you  are  able  to  share  your  data  with  computers  on  the  same  network,  making  full  use  of  Internet 
resources.
Directions for using Q-Share
After  installing  Q-Share  from  the  motherboard  driver  disk,  go  to  Start>All  Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share.
exe to launch the Q-Share tool. Find the  Q-Share icon 
	in	 the	 notification	 area	and	right-click	 on	this	 icon	
to	configure	the	data	sharing	settings.
(Note)  This option is available only when data sharing is NOT enabled.
Figure 1. Data Sharing DisabledFigure 2. Data Sharing Enabled
Options Descriptions
 Option              Description
 Connect ...            Displays the computers with data sharing enabled
 Enable Incoming Folder ...      Enables data sharing
 Disable Incoming Folder ...      Disables data sharing
 Open Incoming Folder :        Accesses the shared data folder     
 C:\Q-ShareFolder 
 Change Incoming Folder :      Changes the data folder to be shared (Note)    
 C:\Q-ShareFolder
 Update Q-Share ...         Updates Q-Share online
 About Q-Share ...           Displays the current Q-Share version
 Exit...              Exits Q-Share 
						

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4-6 Smart 6™ 
GIGABYTE Smart 6™ (Note 1) is designed with user-friendliness in mind, and offers a combination of 6 innovative 
software utilities that provide easier and smarter PC system management. Smart 6™ allows you to speed up 
system	 performance,	 reduce	boot-up	 time,	manage	 a	secure	 platform	 and	recover	 specified	 files	easily	 with	a	
click of the mouse button.
Instructions:
Select  the  Enable  check  box  below  the  BIOS  QuickBoot  or OS 
QuickBoot item and then click  Save to save the settings.
SMART QuickBoot
SMART QuickBoot speeds up the system boot-up process and shortens the waiting time for en -
tering	the	operating	system,	delivering	greater	efficiency	for	daily	use.
Instructions:
Select a CPU performance boost level and restart your computer for 
the changes to take effect. 
SMART QuickBoost
SMART QuickBoost features quick and effortless CPU overclocking for novice and experienced 
users alike; users simply click on one of the three levels of CPU performance enhancement, and 
SMART QuickBoost automatically adjusts CPU performance.
SMART QuickBoost is currently supported only when you install an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU. Whether SMART QuickBoost is supported depends on the motherboard model.  
						

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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.
• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 and Vista.•	 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. 
The Smart Recovery 2 main menu:
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 
be  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.
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.
 Button      Function
 Settings     Allows you to select the source and destination  
        partition  
 Backup  Now    Allows 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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SMART DualBIOS
SMART  DualBIOS  is  a  new  feature  that  can  record  personal  passwords  and  important  dates, 
and  remind  users  of  the  dates.  It  also  stores  the  recorded  data  in  the  main  and  backup  BIOS 
simultaneously, which can prevent loss of the data in case the system/hard drive fails\
.
Instructions:
Enter the Smart 6™ password to launch the SMART DualBIOS utility. 
You  can  record  personal  passwords  and  important  dates  and  set  re -
minders of these dates. Click Save to save the settings and click Exit 
to exit. Recovering your system with Smart Recovery 2 (Windows 7 only):
Steps:
1.  Click the System Recovery button on the main menu. 
2. Select the partition 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  re-
start  to  the  Windows  recovery  environment.  Follow  the  on-screen 
instructions to restore your system. 
Recovering your system using the original Windows installation disk:
In case Windows or your hard drive has serious errors, use the original Windows installation disk for system  recovery.
Steps:
1.  Restart your computer to boot from the original Windows installation dis\
k. 
2. When the Windows installation screen appears, select your language and c\
lick Next.
3. Select Repair your computer.
4. Select Restore your computer using a system image that you created earlier and then click  Next.
5. Select the backup you want to use and then follow the on-screen instruct\
ions to complete. 
• For  Windows  Vista,  refer  to  the  steps  below  to  use  the  original Windows installation disk for system recovery.
•	 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.
For	further	instructions,	refer	to	the	Help	file	of	Smart	Recovery	2. 
						

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(Note 1) When  launching  Smart  6™	for	 the	 first	 time,	 the	system	 will	request	 you	to	set	 up	a	password.	 This	password	 is	required  when  you  activate  SMART  DualBIOS  or  when  you  want  to  make  changes  to  the  SMART  Recorder  or 
SMART TimeLock settings. 
(Note 2)  You will not be able to use the "Safely Remove Hardware" feature in the operating system with SMART Recorder enabled. To  remove  an  external  storage  device,  unplug  it  directly  from  your  computer  (please  note  that  doing  so 
may result in damage to the hardware device or loss of data). 
(Note 3)
  You can set the User Password in the system BIOS Setup program to prevent the system time being changed by other users. 
Instructions:
Select the  Enable check box at the bottom of the  ON/OFF Recorder 
or  File  Monitor  tab  to  enable  the  recording  of  system  on/off  time  or 
files	 copying.	 Entering	the	Smart	 6™ password is required before you 
make any changes to the previous settings. 
Instructions (Note 3):
Click the lock icon 
 on the bottom left corner and enter the Smart 6™ 
password. Set the time when a user can or cannot use your computer 
for  weekdays  and  weekends.  Click  Save  to  save  the  settings  and 
click  Exit to exit.
The Smart TimeLock Alert:
An alert will appear 15 minutes and 1 minute prior to the default shutdown time. 
When  the  alert  appears,  you  can  enter  the  Smart  6
™  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  when  the 
default shutdown time arrives, or the computer will shutdown right away. 
SMART Recorder
SMART  Recorder  monitors  and  records  the  activities  in  a  system  such  as  the  time  when  the 
computer	 was	turned	 on/off	or	even	 when	 large	data	files	were	 moved	 within	the	hard	 drive	 or	
copied to an external storage device (Note 2).
SMART TimeLock
SMART TimeLock allows users to effectively manage computer usage time with simple rules and 
options. 
						

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4-7 Auto Green
Auto  Green  is  an  easy-to-use  tool  that  provides  users  with  simple  options  to  enable  system  power  savings  
via a Bluetooth cell phone.  When the phone is out of the range of the computer's Bluetooth receiver, the sys -
tem	will	enter	the	specified	power	saving	mode.	
Selecting a system energy saving mode: Depending  on  your  needs,  select  a  system  power  saving  mode  on  the  Auto 
Green main menu and click Save to save the settings. 
 Button    Description Standby  Enters Power on Suspend mode Suspend  Enters Suspend to RAM mode Disable   Disables this function
The Configuration dialog box: First,  you  have  to  set  your  Bluetooth  cell  phone  as  a  portable  key.  On  the Auto  Green 
main  menu,  click Configure  and  then  click  Configure  BT  devices .  Select  the  Blu-
etooth  cell  phone  that  you  want  to  use  as  the  portable  key
  (Note  1).  (If  the  screen  doesn't 
display your Bluetooth cell phone, click  Refresh to let Auto Green re-detect the device.)
Before  creating  a  Bluetooth  cell  phone  key,  make  sure  your  motherboard 
has a Bluetooth receiver and you have turned on the search and Bluetooth 
functions on your phone.
•  Device Scan Time (sec.):  Set the length of time Auto Green scans your Bluetooth cell phone key, ranging from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second incre-
ment. Auto Green searches for the key based on the length of time you set. 
•
  Rescan Times:  Set how many times Auto Green will rescan your Bluetooth cell phone key if it does not detect it, ranging from 2 to 5 times. Auto Green will keep rescanning according to the times you set. When the times limit is reached and your Bluetooth cell phone key is 
still not detected, the system will enter the selected energy saving mod\
e. 
•
  Turn off HD:	 Set	when	to	turn	off	the	hard	drive.	If	the	system	inactivity	time	exceeds	the	specified	time	limit,	the	hard	drive	will	be	turned	off.
The Bluetooth dongle included in the motherboard package(Note 2) allows 
you  to  wake  up  the  system  from  Suspend  to  RAM  mode  without  the 
need	to	press	the	power	button	first.	
(Note	1)	 If	your	cell	phone	has	been	configured	as	the	 Auto	Green	key,	you'll	not	be	able	to	use	it	to	connect	to	other   Bluetooth device(s) when Auto Green is enabled.(Note 2) Whether the Bluetooth dongle is included depends on the motherboard models. Before installing the Bluetooth     dongle, be sure to turn off other Bluetooth receiver on your computer. 
Configuring the Bluetooth cell phone key: After you select a cell phone, the  Add device as shown on the left will appear. Enter 
a  passkey  (8~16  digits  recommended)  which  will  be  used  for  pairing  with  the  cell 
phone. Then enter the same passkey on your cell phone. 
Configuring other Bluetooth settings: On  the  Other  Settings  tab,  you  can  set  how  much  time  it  takes  to  scan  your  Blu -
etooth cell phone key, how many times to rescan the key to make sure it is in range 
of  your  computer,  and  when  to  turn  off  the  hard  drive  if  the  system  energy  saving 
state lasts over the predetermined period of time. After completing the settings, click 
Set for the settings to take effect and then click  Exit to quit.