Gigabyte G1.Sniper 2 (rev. 1.0) Intel SATA Preinstall Driver 12.8.0.1016 64-bit

Key Features:

- Industry leading 8 phase power VRM design with Dual Power Switching Technology
- 2-way SLI and 2-way CrossFireX multi-graphics support for ultimate graphics performance
- Featuring Bigfoot Networks Killer E2100 LAN onboard for Game Networking Platform
- Quick Boost button in rear panel enabling instantaneously overclocking
- 8 Channel HD audio featuring 108dB SNR and X-Fi and EAX 5.0 technology support
- Utilizing high capacity amplifier for professional audio usage
- Nichicon MUSE Audio Capacitors create the highest quality sound resolution and sound effects
- 5 sets Smart Fans strategically eliminate the thermal
- Driver MOS delivers the lower power loss and higher power efficiency
- Patented GIGABYTE DualBIOS now supports 3TB+ (terabytes) hard drive booting
- Locked and loaded heatpipe design
- Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
- Supports USB 3.0 both in front and rear with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps
- GIGABYTE 3x USB Power with On/Off Charge USB ports
- High speed SATA 6Gbps storage interface with RAID

This package contains the files needed for installing the SATA Preinstall driver. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

About SATA / AHCI / RAID Preinstall Drivers:

Download this package if you intend to switch the SATA settings between available modes (AHCI, RAID, or IDE) after an operating system has been installed.

Remember that if you modify these settings without applying the proper files, the OS will not be able to boot until requirements are met or changes are reverted.

As for the installation method, it would be best if you refer to the manufacturer’s update guide, read all the steps, and initiate this task only when you have completely familiarized yourself with the procedure.

Even though other platforms might also be compatible with this release, we strongly recommend that you apply the driver only on specified operating systems in order to successfully perform the installation. If a failure occurs, the computer could suffer serious malfunctions.

With these in mind, if you wish to modify the SATA settings according to the mode highlighted in this version, click the download button and make the desired changes. Visit our website as often as possible to stay up to date with the latest releases.