Version 1.1
Published August 2018
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Z390 Extreme4
Motherboard Layout
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SPDI Optical Bottom: F |
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18 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)
24 pin 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)
3CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
4CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)
52 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)
62 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)
7ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)
8USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)
9USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)
10Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (USB31_TC_2)
11SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5)
12SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_2_3)
13SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_0_1)
14SATA3 Connectors (SATA3_A1_A2)
15Performance Mode / Easy OC Header (PM_OC)
16Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)
17System Panel Header (PANEL1)
18Power LED and Speaker Header (SPK_PLED1)
19USB 2.0 Header (USB_3_4)
20USB 2.0 Header (USB_1_2)
21COM Port Header (COM1)
22TPM Header (TPMS1)
23Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)
24Thunderbolt AIC Connector (TB1)
25RGB LED Header (RGB_LED2)
26RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)
27Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)
28Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)
29Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)
30Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)
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Z390 Extreme4
I/O Panel
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PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port |
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Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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D-Sub Port |
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Antenna Ports |
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LAN RJ-45 Port* |
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USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (USB31_TA_1) |
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USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (USB31_TC_1) |
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HDMI Port |
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Front Speaker (Lime)** |
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DisplayPort 1.2 |
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Microphone (Pink) |
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USB 3.1 Gen1 Port (USB3_12) |
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*There are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED
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Activity / Link LED |
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Data Activity |
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100Mbps connection |
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1Gbps connection |
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** If you use a 2-channel speaker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.
Audio Output |
Front Speaker |
Rear Speaker |
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Line In |
Channels |
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Z390 Extreme4
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing ASRock Z390 Extreme4 motherboard, a reliable motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance.
Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. You may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s website as well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.
1.1 Package Contents
•ASRock Z390 Extreme4 Motherboard (ATX Form Factor)
•ASRock Z390 Extreme4 Quick Installation Guide
•ASRock Z390 Extreme4 Support CD
•1 x I/O Panel Shield
•4 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)
•1 x ASRock SLI_HB_Bridge_2S Card (Optional)
•3 x Screws for M.2 Socket (Optional)
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1.2 Specifications
Platform |
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ATX Form Factor |
CPU |
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Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (Socket |
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Digi Power design |
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• 12 Power Phase design |
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• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology |
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• Supports Intel® K-Series unlocked CPUs |
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• Supports ASRock BCLK Full-range Overclocking |
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Chipset |
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Intel® Z390 |
Memory |
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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology |
•4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots
•Supports DDR4 4300+(OC)*/4266(OC)/4133(OC)/4000 (OC)/3866(OC)/3800(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3200(OC)/ 2933(OC)/2800(OC)/2666/2400/2133 non-ECC, un-buffered memory
*Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)
•Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in nonECC mode)
•Max. capacity of system memory: 64GB
•Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0
•15μ Gold Contact in DIMM Slots
Expansion |
• 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16 Slots (PCIE2/PCIE4/PCIE6: single |
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at x16 (PCIE2); dual at x8 (PCIE2) / x8 (PCIE4); triple at x8 |
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* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks |
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• 3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1 Slots (Flexible PCIe) |
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• Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM |
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and CrossFireXTM |
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• Supports NVIDIA® Quad SLITM and SLITM |
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• 1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module |
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and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) |
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• 15μ Gold Contact in VGA PCIe Slot (PCIE2) |
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Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs |
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• Supports Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals : Intel® |
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Quick Sync Video with AVC, MVC (S3D) and MPEG-2 Full |
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HW Encode1, Intel® InTruTM 3D, Intel® Clear Video HD |
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Technology, Intel® InsiderTM, Intel® UHD Graphics |
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• HWAEncode/Decode: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265 8-bit, |
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HEVC/H.265 10-bit, VP8, VP9 8-bit, VP9 10-bit (Decode |
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• Three graphics output options: D-Sub, HDMI and |
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DisplayPort 1.2 |
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Supports Triple Monitor |
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• Supports DisplayPort 1.2 with max. resolution up to 4K x 2K |
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• Supports Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color (12bpc), xvYCC and |
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HDMI monitor is required) |
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Audio |
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7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek |
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ALC1220 Audio Codec) |
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• Premium Blu-ray Audio support |
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Supports Surge Protection |
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• Supports Purity SoundTM 4 |
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- Nichicon Fine Gold Series Audio Caps |
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- 120dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier |
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- NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier for Front Panel |
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Audio Connector (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) |
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- Pure Power-In |
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- Direct Drive Technology |
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- PCB Isolate Shielding |
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- Impedance Sensing on Rear Out port |
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Supports DTS Connect |
LAN |
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Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s |
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Supports PXE |
Rear Panel |
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2 x Antenna Ports |
I/O |
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1 x PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Port |
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• 1 x D-Sub Port |
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• 1 x HDMI Port |
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• 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 |
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• 1 x Optical SPDIF Out Port |
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• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-A Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports |
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• 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports |
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• 4 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Ports (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD |
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• 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED |
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• HD Audio Jacks: Rear Speaker / Central / Bass / Line in / |
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Storage |
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6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, |
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• 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors by ASMedia ASM1061, support NCQ, AHCI and Hot Plug
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*M2_1, SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled.
*M2_2, SATA3_4 and SATA3_5 share lanes. If either one of them is in use, the others will be disabled.
•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
•1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
**Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology
**Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
**Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Connector |
• 1 x COM Port Header |
•1 x TPM Header
•1 x Power LED and Speaker Header
•2 x RGB LED Headers
*Support in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip
•1 x Addressable LED Header
*Supports in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip
•1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)
*The CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12W) fan power.
•1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
*The CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
•3 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan Speed Control)
*The Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
*CPU_FAN2/WP, CHA_FAN1/WP, CHA_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN3/WP can auto detect if 3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.
•1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
•1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
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• 1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connector)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Connector (15μ Gold Audio Connector)
• 1 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin)
• 2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Intel® Z390) (Supports ESD Protection)
• 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
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• 1 x Front Panel Type C USB 3.1 Gen1 Header (Intel® Z390) |
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• 1 x Performance Mode / Easy OC Header |
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BIOS |
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2 x AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support (1 |
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• Supports Secure Backup UEFI Technology |
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• ACPI 6.0 Compliant wake up events |
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SMBIOS 2.7 Support |
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• CPU Core/Cache, GT, DRAM, PCH 1.0V, VCCIO, VCCST, |
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Temperature Sensing: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Wa- |
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• Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water |
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* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system’s stability, or even cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
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Chapter 2 Installation
This is an ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Pre-installation Precautions
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
•Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard components. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries and damages to motherboard components.
•In order to avoid damage from static electricity to the motherboard’s components, NEVER place your motherboard directly on a carpet. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle the components.
•Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
•Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or in the bag that comes with the components.
•When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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2.1Installing the CPU
1.Before you insert the 1151-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP cap is on the socket, if the CPU surface is unclean, or if there are any bent pins in the socket. Do not force to insert the CPU into the socket if above situation is found. Otherwise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.
2.Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.
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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. The cover must be placed if you wish to return the motherboard for after service.
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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
This motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.
1.For dual channel configuration, you always need to install identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) DDR4 DIMM pairs.
2.It is unable to activate Dual Channel Memory Technology with only one or three memory module installed.
3.It is not allowed to install a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
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The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.
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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
There are 6 PCI Express slots on the motherboard.
Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.
PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width graphics cards. PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE4 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x8 lane width graphics cards. PCIE5 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCI Express x1 lane width cards.
PCIE6 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCI Express x4 lane width graphics cards.
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2.5 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is “Open”.
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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage to the motherboard.
System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.1, No. 17)
PLED+ PLED-
PWRBTN#
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GND HDLED-
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Connect the power button, reset button and system status indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
PWRBTN (Power Button):
Connect to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power button.
RESET (Reset Button):
Connect to the reset button on the chassis front panel. Press the reset button to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
PLED (System Power LED):
Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep state. The LED is off when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
HDLED (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connect to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power button, reset button, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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Power LED and Speaker
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(7-pin SPK_PLED1)
(see p.1, No. 18)
SPEAKER
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Please connect the chassis power LED and the chassis speaker to this header.
Serial ATA3 Connectors (SATA3_4_5:
see p.1, No. 11) (SATA3_2_3: see p.1, No. 12) (SATA3_0_1: see p.1, No. 13) (SATA3_A1_A2: see p.1, No. 14)
USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB_1_2)
(see p.1, No. 20)
(9-pin USB_3_4)
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There are two headers on this motherboard. Each USB 2.0 header can support two ports.
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USB 3.1 Gen1 Headers
(19-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p.1, No. 8)
(19-pin USB3_7_8)
(see p.1, No. 9)
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Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.1, No. 28)
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This header is for connecting audio devices to the front audio panel.
1.High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.
2.If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below:
A.Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B.Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C.Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D.MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for the HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for the AC’97 audio panel.
E.To activate the front mic, go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel and adjust “Recording Volume”.
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Chassis/Water Pump Fan
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.1, No. 30)
(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.1, No. 23)
GND
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GND
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This motherboard provides three 4-Pin water cooling chassis fan connectors. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin chassis water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
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(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.1, No. 3)
FAN_SPEED_CONTROL CPU_FAN_SPEED FAN_VOLTAGE
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This motherboard provides a 4-Pin CPU fan (Quiet Fan) connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
CPU/Water Pump Fan
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This motherboard provides a 4-Pin water cooling CPU fan connector. If you plan to connect a 3-Pin CPU water cooler fan, please connect it to Pin 1-3.
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ATX 12V Power
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(see p.1, No. 2)
Thunderbolt AIC
Connectors
(5-pin TB1)
(see p.1, No. 24)
Serial Port Header
(9-pin COM1)
(see p.1, No. 21)
TPM Header
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This motherboard provides an 8-pin ATX 12V power connector. To use a 4-pin ATX power supply, please plug it along Pin 1 and Pin 5.
Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector.
*The power supply plug fits into this connector in only one orientation.
Please connect a Thunderbolt™ add-in card (AIC) to the Thunderbolt AIC connector via the GPIO cable.
*Please install the Thunderbolt™ AIC card to PCIE6 (default slot).
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RGB LED Headers
(4-pin RGB_LED1)
(see p.1, No. 26)
(4-pin RGB_LED2)
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RGB header is used to connect RGB LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the RGB LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 33 for further instructions on this header.
Addressable LED Header
(3-pin ADDR_LED1)
(see p.1, No. 27)
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This header is used to connect Addressable LED extension cable which allows users to choose from various LED lighting effects.
Caution: Never install the Addressable LED cable in the wrong orientation; otherwise, the cable may be damaged.
*Please refer to page 34 for further instructions on this header.
Performance Mode / Easy
OC Header
(4-pin PM_OC)
(see p.1, No. 15)
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Please connect the OC switch and OC LED indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
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2.7M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) Installation Guide
The M.2, also known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a small size and versatile card edge connector that aims to replace mPCIe and mSATA. The M.2 Socket (Key E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT).
* The M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.
Before you install Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi) module, be sure to turn off the AC power.
Installing the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Step 1
Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT) and the screw.
Step 2
Find the nut location to be used.
PCB Length: 3cm
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Gently insert the WiFi/BT module or Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/ BT) into the M.2 slot. Please be aware that the module only fits in one orientation.
Step 4
Tighten the screw with a screwdriver to secure the module into place. Please do not overtighten the screw as this might damage the module.
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