Gigabyte G1.Sniper Z97 Motherboard (LGA 1150)

G1 Gaming Motherboards
GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio Technology
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards are equipped with the GIGABYTE exclusive AMP-UP Audio Technology, which provides the industry’s highest level of onboard audio features and technologies. With GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio, gamers and audiophiles are able to experience crisp, ultra realistic sound effects while gaming, and the richest possible sound experience when listening to their favorite music and movies.

How does GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio Technology work?

GIGABYTE Exclusive : Upgradable OP-AMP

Customizable
 - Users can choose audio quality based on individual listening preferences.
 - Wide availability of additional OP-AMPs.

Low Cost way to dramatically improve audio quality
 - Improve audio dynamics and overall sound-quality with little cost.
 - No need for expensive speakers or high-end audio equipment.    
               
Well Known Hi-Fi class OP-AMP : TI Burr Brown OPA2134
Exclusive onboard 'Gain Boost' selector switches
 - Select either standard 2.5x or high-amplification 6x mode.
 - 6x mode is ideal for high impedance speakers and headphones
 
Creative Sound Core3D Quad-Core Audio Processor
Combining world’s first Quad-Core Creative Sound Core3D Audio Processor Plus Advanced Creative SBX PROSTUDIO Audio Suite.
 - Harnessing the power of a Dedicated Audio Processor to offload workload from CPU
 - Total solution from Creative (Hardware +Software)
 - Richer overall audio experience
 
Creative SBX Pro Studio Audio Suite
SBX Pro Studio suite of audio playback technologies deliver a new level of audio immersion. Realistic surround sound, the ability to clearly hear specific sounds in a gaming environment are just a few elements of SBX Pro Studio that enhances the overall experience, be it movies, games or music.
 
High End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards use high end, Japanese branded Nichicon audio capacitors. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.
 
Gold Plated Audio Hardware
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards pack top quality gold plated audio and HDMI connectors for improved connectivity and long lasting durability. Gold has superb signal conductivity and will not tarnish over extended periods of use. The Creative Sound Core3D processor is also shielded by a gold plated cover which eliminates electrostatic interference.
 
USB DAC-UP
Featuring USB 2.0 ports, GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to your Digital-to-Analog Converter. DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from the other USB ports, which is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations and ensures the best audio experience possible.
          
Dedicated Audio Hardware Zone
 - Separation on the PCB layer protects the board's sensitive analog audio components.
 - Separate analog and digital ground to protect against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
 - LED trace path lighting illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.

Killer E2200 Gaming Network
NO LAG, JUST FRAG!
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming motherboards feature the Killer E2200 from Qualcomm Atheros, a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and online media performance compared to standard solutions.

Extreme Multi-GPU Support
Flexible graphics capabilities supported for either CrossFire or SLI action, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

GIGABYTE App Center Including EasyTune and Cloud Station Utilities
GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.

GIGABYTE EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment.
With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.

GIGABYTE Cloud Station
GIGABYTE Cloud Station is composed of several GIGABYTE's unique apps that allow your smart phones/tablet device to communicate, share resources, and control desktop PCs via wireless connection.

4K Ultra HD Support
4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel HD Graphics via HDMI.

HDMI-The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
HDMI is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.

10K Durable Black Solid Caps
GIGABYTE 9 series motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for a guaranteed minimum of 10K hours. Not only do they provide ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU loading, they also come in customized jet black from Nippon Chemi-Con and Nichicon.

5x (15μ) Gold Plated CPU Socket Design
GIGABYTE 9 Series motherboards come equipped with a gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins and bad contacts.

General

Brand:	Gigabyte
Categories:	Computers > Components > Motherboards > Intel > LGA 1150
LSN:	XVE-MWB-9S5-4
Barcode:
Model Number:	G1.Sniper Z97
Type:	Motherboard

Item Dimensions

Length (mm):

233

Supported CPU

CPU Socket Type:	LGA 1150
CPU Type:	Intel Celeron • Intel Core i3 • Intel Core i5 • Intel Core i7 • Intel Pentium

Chipset

North Bridge:

Intel Z97

Memory

Channels Supported:	Dual Channel
Maximum Memory Supported:	32GB
Memory Standard:	DDR3 3200 • DDR3 3100 • DDR3 3000 • DDR3 2933 • DDR3 2800 • DDR3 2666 • DDR3 2600 • DDR3 2500 • DDR3 2400 • DDR3 2200 • DDR3 2133 • DDR3 2000 • DDR3 1866 • DDR3 1800 • DDR3 1600 • DDR3 1333
Number of Memory Slots:	4

Storage

SATA 6Gb/s:	6
SATA RAID:	RAID 0 • RAID 1 • RAID 5 • RAID 10

Onboard

Audio Channels:	5.1
Audio Chipset:	Creative Sound Core 3D chip
BIOS Features:	2 x 64 Mbit flash Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS Support for DualBIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Internal I/O Connections:	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x CPU fan header 3 x system fan headers 1 x front panel header 1 x front panel audio header 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers 1 x serial port header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x power button 1 x reset button 1 x Clear CMOS button 2 x BIOS switchs 2 x audio gain control switches
USB Ports:	6 x USB 3.0 • 7 x USB 2.0

Expansion Slots

PCI Express 1.0:	1
PCI Express 2.0:	1
PCI Express 3.0:	3
PCI Slots:	2

Rear Panel Ports

Additional Rear Ports:	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x RJ-45 port 5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In/Mic In, Line Out, Headphone)
Audio Ports:	5 x Audio Jacks
PS/2:	1
S/PDIF Out:	1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
USB 2.0:	4
USB 3.0:	3
Video Ports:	1 x HDMI • 1 x DisplayPort

Other Features

Power Pin:	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
Unique Features:	App Centre • @BIOS • EasyTune • EZ Setup • Fast Boot • Cloud Station • On/Off Charge • Smart Time Lock • Smart Recovery 2 • USB Blocker • Q-Flash • Smart Switch • Express Install • Game Controller

Bundled Software

Bundled Software:

Norton Internet Security • Intel Rapid Start • Intel Smart Connect • Intel Smart Response

Networking

Lan Chipset:

Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201

Physical Specification

Form Factor:	ATX
Item Width (mm):	305

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 - Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core processors
 - Onboard Creative Sound Core3D quad-core audio processor
 - AMP-UP Audio technology with exclusive Upgradable OP-AMP
 - Audio Noise Guard with LED path lighting
 - DAC-UP USB port
 - Gold plated display and audio ports
 - High end Nichicon audio capacitors
 - Killer E2200 gaming networking platform
 - Extreme multi graphics support
 - Long lifespan Durable Black Solid caps
 - APP Center including EasyTune and Cloud Station utilities
 - GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS

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