This document is the user manual for the G1.Sniper M3 motherboard, which describes the relevant directives and standards that the product complies with, as well as its safety performance and environmental requirements.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 motherboard, including hardware installation, BIOS settings, driver installation, and unique features such as Xpress Recovery and EasyTune. It also contains safety precautions, regulatory statements, and contact information for technical support.
The document is organized into chapters on hardware installation, BIOS setup, driver installation, unique features, and an appendix with additional resources. Detailed specifications, block diagrams, and layout diagrams help users understand the board’s components and connections.
| CPU support | Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, Celeron® (LGA1155) |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets, up to 32 GB |
| Onboard graphics ports | 1 x D‑Sub, 1 x DVI‑D, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort |
| Audio codec | Creative CA0132 chip |
| LAN controller | Intel GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
| Expansion slots | 1 x PCIe x16 (x16), 1 x PCIe x16 (x8), 1 x PCIe x16 (x4), 1 x PCIe x1 |
| Multi‑graphics support | 2‑Way AMD CrossFireX™ / NVIDIA SLI |
Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord and wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap while handling the board.
The board provides ten USB 2.0/1.1 ports.