GigaByte G1.SNIPER A88X GigaByte G1.SNIPER A88X FM2+ A88X ATX (G1.SNIPER A88X)

GigaByte G1.SNIPER A88X FM2+ A88X ATX (G1.SNIPER A88X)

GIGABYTE G1-Killer series Motherboards

GIGABYTE G1-Killer series motherboards are packed with absolutely everything you'll need to build an uncompromising, high-performance gaming PC. Loaded with advanced audio technologies, maxed out multi-card gaming support, and advanced cooling and high quality heatsink design, GIGABYTE G1-Killer motherboards are the ultimate choice for serious PC gamers.

GIGABYTE FM2 Series Motherboards

GIGABYTE FM2 series motherboards based on AMD A88X chipset and feature the new FM2 APU socket, and are designed to get the most from forthcoming Kaveri AMD APUs, while preserving compatibility for current AMD FM2 APUs. FM2 AMD APUs offer native support for 8 GT/s PCI Express gen 3.0 as well as DX11.1 support integrating the high performance ‘Steamroller’ core. AMD socket FM2 APUs also offer native support for 4K resolution displays on HDMI port.

Note: To enable AMD FM2 APU support, please update your motherboard with latest version of specific BIOS and driver in Motherboard's Download section once available.

USB DAC-UP port

Featuring a gold plated USB 2.0 port, 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.

GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio: Redefining Motherboard Audio

GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio combines a range of unique features and technologies that are designed to give audio enthusiasts and PC gamers more control over their motherboard audio than ever before.

Gain Boost

To further optimize the audio experience provided by the onboard OP-Amp, GIGABYTE motherboards also debut Gain Boost. Gain Boost provides onboard switches to select between 2.5x and 6x amplification modes depending on speakers or headphones being used.

Upgradable Onboard OP-Amp

GIGABYTE motherboards are the world’s first to feature an onboard operational amplifier OP-Amp, allowing users to physically switch out and try different OP-Amps which offer distinct and nuanced properties that make the audio clearer, punchier and more life-like. Additional OP-Amps can be purchased separately to further expand audio capabilities.

Audio Noise Guard

To help protect and insulate the the Realtek ALC898 audio processor and onboard amplifiers from electrostatic interference ESD, the GIGABYTE G1.Sniper A88X motherboard features an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential ESD pollution at the PCB level. LED trace path lighting illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.

Gold Audio Plated Hardware

The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper A88X motherboard uses top quality gold plated hardware for improved connectivity and long lasting durability for the USB DAC-Up port and audio connectors. Gold has superb signal conductivity and will not tarnish over extended periods of use. The Realtek ALC898 audio processor is also shielded by a gold-plated cover which eliminates electrostatic interference.

Nichicon Pro Audio Caps

The GIGABYTE G1.Sniper A88X motherboard uses the highest quality Nichicon MUSE ES series audio capacitors at each channel layout. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 4 Plus

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 4 Plus debuts on GIGABYTE motherboards, with a range of features and component choices that provide record-breaking performance, cool and efficient operation and extended motherboard lifespan.

Ultra Cool

GIGABYTE motherboards feature new heatsink designs that offer uncompromisingly efficient cooling on key areas of the motherboard including the PWM area and chipset. GIGABYTE motherboards offer excellent cooling of the crucial APU power delivery area, ensuring even the most aggressive and extreme configurations will be kept well within optimal thermal parameters.

Ultra Performance

GIGABYTE uses All Solid Caps Capacitors and Low RDSon MOSFETs which are rated to work at higher temperatures to provide a longer lifespan.

GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS

GIGABYTE motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', making users protected from BIOS failure due to virus attack, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.

AMD Dual Graphics Technology

The AMD A88X series platform showcases AMD Dual Graphics technology, allowing users to further boost 3D graphics performance by adding an additional discrete AMD Radeon HD 6000 series graphics card to the system. This unique Dual Graphics technology means users can enjoy higher frame rates on the latest gaming titles, utilizing the processing power of both discrete and integrated graphics processors.

AMD Eyefinity Technology

Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.

Multi-display support with AMD CrossFire

Flexible graphics capabilities - Up to 2 VGA cards are supported for 2 way AMD CrossFire running at x16, x4 bandwidth, delivering the ultimate in graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

Triple-monitor support

GIGABYTE FM2 series motherboards are taking advantage of AMD Eyefinity technology, to allow users to extend their OS desktop by connecting up to three high-resolution digital displays. Triple displays mean more real-estate for enhanced productivity, plus the ability to enjoy panoramic triple screen 3D gaming thanks to AMD’s optimized Eyefinity driver technology.

Dual-link DVI port

Designed to leverage the awesome potential of the latest AMD Fusion A-series APUs, GIGABYTE motherboards deliver an enhanced visual experience that includes advanced DX11 gaming, incredibly smooth HD multimedia playback and support for high resolution displays of up to 2560 x 1600 pixels by Dual-link DVI port.

HDMI Interface

HDMI is latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is able to provide up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and also 8-channel high quality audio. Via transmitting uncompressed digital data, HDMI is able to reduce signal interference as transferring between digital and analog signal, seen and heard, direct from the source. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, which allowing playback of Blu-ray/ HD DVD and other protected contents.

High ESD protection for USB and LAN USB3.0 only

GIGABYTE motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge ESD protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.

One fuse per USB port USB3.0 only

On GIGABYTE motherboards each USB port has its own dedicated power fuse that prevents unwanted USB port failure, helping to safe guard your important data during transfer.

On/Off Charge Technology

GIGABYTE On/Off Charge technology allows you to charge your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch regardless of whether your PC is on, in standby mode or even off. A derivative of GIGABYTE's highly acclaimed 3x USB Power feature, On/Off Charge enables devices to draw more current from GIGABYTE motherboard USB ports than standard USB ports allow, so that charging from your PC can be as fast as with a charger

ErP Lot 6 support

The ErP also known as Energy-Related Products Directive is part of the European Union's environmental regulations policy. It is based on concern for the environmental as the proliferation of electronic devices continues, and how to improve energy efficiency for a better and greener life. GIGABYTE supports ErP and produces motherboards that help you effectively improve system efficiency.

Feature list

Supported memory types:	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots type:	DIMM
Memory channels support:	dual
Memory voltage:	1.5 V
Supported memory clock speeds:	1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory:	64 GB
Memory slots:	4
Processor family:	AMD
Compatible processor series:	AMD A, Athlon
Processor socket:	Socket FM2
USB 2.0 connectors:	2
USB 3.0 connectors:	1
S/PDIF out connector:	Y
CPU fan connector:	Y
ATX Power connector 24-pin:	Y
Number of EATX power connectors:	1
Number of chassis fan connectors:	3
Front panel audio connector:	Y
TPM connector:	Y
Number of SATA 3 connectors:	8
USB 2.0 ports quantity:	5
USB 3.0 ports quantity:	2
Ethernet LAN RJ-45 ports quantity:	1
PS/2 ports quantity:	1
Headphone out:	1
Microphone in:	Y
S/PDIF out port:	Y
VGA D-Sub ports quantity:	1
DVI-D ports quantity:	1
HDMI ports quantity:	1
Component for:	PC
Motherboard chipset family:	AMD
Motherboard chipset:	AMD A88X
Motherboard form factor:	ATX
Supported hard disk drive interfaces:	Serial ATA III
Parallel processing technology support:	2-Way CrossFireX
HDMI version:	1.4a
Serial port headers:	1
Audio output channels:	7.1
Audio system:	Realtek ALC898
PCI Express x1 Gen 2.x slots:	3
PCI Express x16 Gen 2.x slots:	1
PCI Express x16 Gen 3.x slots:	1
PCI slots:	2
Width:	305 mm
Depth:	225 mm
RAID levels:	0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Ethernet LAN connection:	Y
Ethernet interface type:	Gigabit
Maximum graphics adapter memory:	2048 MB
Maximum resolution:	4096 x 2160 pixels
Discrete graphics support:	Y
Bundled software:	- Norton Internet Security- cFosSpeed
Windows operating systems supported:	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
BIOS type:	EFI AMI
BIOS memory size:	128 MB
ACPI version:	2.0a
Clear CMOS jumper:	Y
BIOS switch button:	Y

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