Asrock Z690M Phantom Gaming 4 Quick Installation Guide

Contact Information

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your dealer for further information. For technical questions, please submit a
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Motherboard Layout

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No. Description

1 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V1)

2 ATX 12V Power Connector (ATX12V2)

3 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A1, DDR4_B1)

4 2 x 288-pin DDR4 DIMM Slots (DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2)

5 CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (CPU_FAN2/WP)

6 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)

7 RGB LED Header (RGB_LED1)

8 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED1)

9 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1)

10 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_7_8)

11 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_0)

12 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_1)

13 SATA3 Connector (SATA3_2) (Upper), SATA3 Connector (SATA3_3) (Lower)

14 System Panel Header (PANEL1)

15 SPI TPM Header (SPI_TPM_J1)

16 Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header (SPK_CI1)

17 Post Status Checker (PSC)

18 USB 2.0 Header (USB3_4)

19 USB 2.0 Header (USB1_2)

20 USB 3.2 Gen1 Header (USB3_5_6)

21 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN2/WP)

22 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN3/WP)

23 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRMOS1)

24 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED3)

25 Addressable LED Header (ADDR_LED2)

26 Front Panel Audio Header (HD_AUDIO1)

27 5-pin underbolt AIC Connector (TB1)

28 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1/WP)

29 Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connector (CHA_FAN4/WP)

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I/O Panel

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No. Description No. Description

1 LAN RJ-45 Port* 5 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_3_4)

2 Line In (Light Blue)** 6 USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (USB31_TA_1_2)

3 Front Speaker (Lime)** 7 HDMI Port

4 Microphone (Pink)** 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (USB3_1_2)

* ere are two LEDs on each LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LA N port LED indications .

ACT/LINK L ED

SPEED LED

LAN Port

Activity / Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

O No Link O 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 100Mbps connection
On Link Green 1Gbps connection

** Function of the Audio Port s in 7.1-chann el Conguration:

Port Function

Light Blue (Rear panel) Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel) Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel) Central /Subwoofer Speaker Out
Lime (Front panel) Side Speaker Out

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Chapter 1 Introduction

ank you for purchasing ASRock Z690M Phantom Gaming 4 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.

Becau se the motherboard specications and the BIOS soware might be updated, the
content of this documentation will be subject to change without notice. In case any
modications of this documentation occur, the update d version will be available on
ASRock’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to
this motherboard, plea se visit our website for specic information about the model
you are using. You may nd the latest VGA cards and CPU support list on ASRock’s
website a s well. ASRock website http://www.asrock.com.

1.1 Package Contents

ASRock Z690M Phantom Gaming 4 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor)

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ASRock Z690M Phantom Gaming 4 Quick Installation Guide

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ASRock Z690M Phantom Gaming 4 Support CD

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2 x Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

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3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets (Optional)

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1 x I/O Panel Shield

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1.2 Specications

Platform

CPU

Chipset

Memory

* Supports DDR4 3200 natively.
* Please refer to Memory Support List on ASRock's website for
more information. (http://www.asrock.com/)

Z690M Phantom Gaming 4

Micro ATX Form Factor

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Solid Capacitor design

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Supports 12th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors (LGA1700)

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Digi Power design

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7 Power Phase design

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Supports Intel® Hybrid Technology

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Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology

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Intel® Z690

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Dual Channel DDR4 Memory Technology

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4 x DDR4 DIMM Slots

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Supports DDR4 non-ECC, un-buered memory up to

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5333+(OC)*

Supports ECC UDIMM memory modules (operate in non-

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ECC mode)
Max. capacity of system memory: 128GB

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Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) 2.0

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Expansion
Slot

Graphics

2 x PCIe x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen4x16 (PCIE1);

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dual at Gen4x16 (PCIE1) / Gen3x4 (PCIE3))*

* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks

1 x PCIe Gen3x1 Slot

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Supports AMD Quad CrossFireXTM and CrossFireXTM

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1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe

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WiFi module

Intel® UHD Graphics Built-in Visuals and the VGA outputs

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can be supported only with processors which are GPU
integrated.
Intel® Xe Graphics Architecture (Gen 12)

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Supports HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible with max. resolution

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up to 4K x 2K (4096x2160) @ 60Hz
Supports HDCP 2.3 with HDMI 2.1 TMDS Compatible Port

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Audio

LAN

Rear Panel
I/O

Storage

7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec)

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Supports Surge Protection

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Nahimic Audio

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Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

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Giga PHY Intel® I219V

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Supports Wake-On-LAN

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Supports Lightning/ESD Protection

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Supports Energy Ecient Ethernet 802.3az

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Supports PXE

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3 x Antenna Mounting Points

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1 x HDMI Port

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2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Ports (10 Gb/s) (ReDriver) (Supports ESD

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Protection)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports (ASMedia ASM1074 hub) (Supports

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ESD Protection)
1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED

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LED)
HD Audio Jacks: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

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4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

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1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type

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2242/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode*
1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_2, Key M), supports type 2280

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SATA3 6.0 Gb/s & PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) modes*
* Supports Intel® OptaneTM Technology
* Supports Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD)
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
* Supports ASRock U.2 Kit

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RAID

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA

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storage devices

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe

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storage devices

Connector

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1 x SPI TPM Header

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1 x Chassis Intrusion and Speaker Header

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1 x RGB LED Header

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* Supports in total up to 12V/3A, 36W LED Strip

3 x Addressable LED Headers

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* Support in total up to 5V/3A, 15W LED Strip

1 x CPU Fan Connector (4-pin)

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* e CPU Fan Connector supports the CPU fan of maximum
1A (12W) fan power.

1 x CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)
* e CPU/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.

4 x Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors (4-pin) (Smart Fan

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Speed Control)
* e Chassis/Water Pump Fan supports the water cooler fan of
maximum 2A (24W) fan power.
* CPU_FAN2/WP and CHA_FAN1~4/WP can auto detect if
3-pin or 4-pin fan is in use.

1 x 24 pin ATX Power Connector

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1 x 8 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-

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tor)

1 x 4 pin 12V Power Connector (Hi-Density Power Connec-

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tor)

1 x Front Panel Audio Connector

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1 x underbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) (Supports ASRock

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underbolt 4 AIC Card)

2 x USB 2.0 Headers (Support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (Supports

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ESD Protection)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers (Support 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports)

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(Supports ESD Protection)

BIOS
Feature

AMI UEFI Legal BIOS with multilingual GUI support

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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, CPU GT, DRAM, VCCIN AUX, +1.05V

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PROC, +1.8V PROC, +0.82V PCH, +1.05V PCH Voltage

Multi-adjustment

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Fan Tachometer: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water

Hardware
Monitor

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Pump Fans
Quiet Fan (Auto adjust chassis fan speed by CPU tempera-

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ture): CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/Water Pump Fans
Fan Multi-Speed Control: CPU, CPU/Water Pump, Chassis/

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Water Pump Fans
CASE OPEN detection

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Voltage monitoring: CPU Vcore, DRAM, VCCIN AUX,

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+1.05V PROC, +1.05V PCH, +0.82V PCH, +12V, +5V, +3.3V

Microso® Windows® 11 / 10 64-bit

OS

Certica­tions

* For detailed product information, plea se visit our website: http://ww w.asrock.com

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved w ith overclocking, including
adjusting the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or u sing
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may aect your syste m’s stability, or
even cause damage to the component s and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not re sponsible for possibl e damage caused by
overclocking.

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FCC, CE

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ErP/EuP ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)

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Z690M Phantom Gaming 4

Chapter 2 Installation

is is a Micro ATX form factor motherboard. Before you install the motherboard,
study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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

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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,

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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.

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Whenever you uninstall any components, place them on a grounded anti-static pad or

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in the bag that comes with the components.
When placing screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis, please do not over-

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tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

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2.1 Installing the CPU

1. Before you inser t the 1700-Pin CPU into the socket, please check if the PnP ca p
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.
Other wise, the CPU will be seriously damaged.

2. Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU.

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B

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Please save and replace the cover if the processor is removed. e cover mu st be
placed if you wish to return the motherboard for aer ser vice.

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2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink

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CPU_FAN

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2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)

is motherboard provides four 288-pin DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) DIMM slots,
and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology.

1. For dual channel conguration, 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 in stall a DDR, DDR2 or DDR3 memory module into a DDR4
slot; otherwise, thi s motherboard and DIMM may be d amaged.

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

Priority DDR4_ A1 DDR4_ A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2

1 Populated Populated
2 Populated Populated Populated Populated

e DIMM only ts in one correct orientation. It w ill cause permanent d amage to
the mothe rboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect
orientation.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCIe Slots)

ere are 3 PCIe slots on the motherboard.

Before installing an expansion card, please make sure that the power supply is
switched o or the power cord i s unplugged. Please read the documentation of the
expan sion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start
the installation.

PCIe slots:
PCIE1 (PCIe 4.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x16 lane width graphics cards.
PCIE2 (PCIe 3.0 x1 slot) is used for PCIe x1 lane width cards.

PCIE3 (PCIe 3.0 x16 slot) is used for PCIe x4 lane width graphics cards.

PCIe Slot Congurations

PCIE1 PCIE3

Single Graphics Card Gen4x16 N/A

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Two Graphics Cards in

CrossFireXTM Mode

For a better thermal environment , please connect a chassis fan to the motherboard’s
chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1~4/WP) when using multiple graphics cards.

Gen4x16 Gen3x4

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2.5 Jumpers Setup

e 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”.

Clear CMOS Jumper
(CLRMOS1)
(see p.1, No. 23)

CLRMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. To clear and reset the system
parameters to default setup, please turn o the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power supply. Aer waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to
short the pins on CLRMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the
CMOS right aer you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you
just nish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system rst, and then shut it
down before you do the clear-CMOS action. Please be noted that the password,
date, time, and user default prole will be cleared only if the CMOS battery is
removed. Please remember toremove the jumper cap aer clearing the CMOS.

2-pin Jumper

If you clear the CMOS, the case open may be detected. Plea se adjust the BIOS option
“Clear Status” to cl ear the record of previous chassis intrusion status.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumpe r caps over
these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors
will cause per manent damage to the mothe rboard.

System Panel Header
(9-pin PANEL1)
(see p.1, No. 14)

PWRBTN (Power But ton):

Connec t to the power button on the chassis front panel. You may congure the way
to turn o your system using the power button.

RESET (Reset Button):

Connec t to the reset button on the chassis f ront panel. Pre ss the reset button to
restar t the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

PLED (Syste m Power LED):

Connec t to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. e LED is on when
the system is operating. e LED keeps blinking when the system is in S1/S3 sleep
state. e LED is o when the system is in S4 sleep state or powered o (S5).

HDLED (Ha rd Drive Activity LED):

Connec t to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. e LED is on
when the hard drive is reading or writing data.

e front panel design may dier by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists
of power button, reset but ton, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc.
When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire
assig nments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

1

PLE D+

PLE D-

HDL ED-

HDL ED+

PWR BTN #

GND

RES ET#

GND

GND

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.

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Chassis Intrusion and
Speaker Header
(7-pin SPK_CI1)
(see p.1, No. 16)

DUM MY
+5V

1

SIG NAL

SPE AKE R

DUM MY

GND

DUM MY

Please connect the
chassis intrusion and the
chassis speaker to this
header.

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Serial ATA3 Connectors
Right Angle:
(SATA3_2:
see p.1, No. 13) (Upper)
(SATA3_3:
see p.1, No. 13) (Lower)
Vertical:
(SATA3_1:
see p.1, No. 12)
(SATA3_0:
see p.1, No. 11)

USB 2.0 Headers
(9-pin USB1_2)
(see p.1, No. 19)
(9-pin USB3_4)
(see p.1, No. 18)

USB 3.2 Gen1 Headers
(19-pin USB3_5_6)
(see p.1, No. 20)

(19-pin USB3_7_8)
(see p.1, No. 10)

USB _PWR

1

USB _PWR

IntA _P_D-

GND

1

IntA _P_D-

IntA _P_D+

ID

IntA _PA_SS RX-

IntA _PA_SS RX+

IntA _PA_SS TX-

IntA _PA_SS TX+

IntA _PA_D-

IntA _PA_D+

SATA3_2

P-

P-

IntA _P_SS TX+

IntA _P_SS TX-

IntA _P_SS TX+

GND

Vbus

GND

GND

P+

GND

GND

P+

GND

IntA _P_SS RX+

GND

IntA _P_SS TX-

1

SATA3_0

SATA3_1

SATA3_3

DUM MY

IntA _P_SS RX-

Vbus

Vbus

IntA _P_SS RX-

IntA _P_SS RX+

VbusVbus

IntA _PB_ SSRX-

IntA _PB_ SSRX+

GND

IntA _PB_ SSTX-

IntA _PB_ SSTX+

GND

IntA _PB_ D-

IntA _PB_ D+

Dumm y

ese four SATA3
connectors support SATA
data cables for internal
storage devices with up to

6.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

ere are two headers
on this motherboard.
Each USB 2.0 header can
support two ports.

ere are two headers on
this motherboard. Each
USB 3.2 Gen1 header can
support two ports.

Front Panel Audio
Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.1, No. 26)

1

GND

PRE SEN CE#

MIC 2_R

MIC 2_L

MIC _RE T

J_S ENS E

OUT 2_R

OUT _RE T

OUT 2_L

is header is for
connecting audio devices
to the front audio panel.

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1. High Denition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis

4 3 2 1

GND

GND

FAN_S PEED_ CONT ROL

4 3 2 1

must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our
manual and chas sis manual to install your system.

2. If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio head er by
the steps below:
A. Connect Mic_ IN (MIC) to MIC2_ L.
B. Conne ct 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 adju st “Recording Volume”.

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Chassis/Water Pump Fan
Connectors
(4-pin CHA_FAN1/WP)
(see p.1, No. 28)

(4-pin CHA_FAN2/WP)
(see p.1, No. 21)
(4-pin CHA_FAN3/WP)
(see p.1, No. 22)

(4-pin CHA_FAN4/WP)
(see p.1, No. 29)

CPU Fan Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN1)
(see p.1, No. 6)

CPU/Water Pump Fan
Connector
(4-pin CPU_FAN2/WP)
(see p.1, No. 5)

1
2
3
4

FAN _VOL TAG E

CHA _FAN _SPE ED

1 2 3 4

1
2
3
4

CPU_ F

FAN_S PEED_ CONTR OL

GND
FAN_VOLTAGE

CHA _FA N_S PEED

FAN _SP EED _CON TRO L

FAN _SPE ED_C ONT ROL

FAN_VOLTAGE

CHA _FA N_S PEED

FAN _SP EED _CON TRO L

GND

+12V

AN_S PEED

GND

FAN_ VOLTA GE

CPU_ F

AN_S PEED

is motherboard
provides four 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.

is 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.

is 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.

ATX Power Connector

4

1

8 5

(24-pin ATXPWR1)
(see p.1, No. 9)

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is motherboard pro­vides a 24-pin ATX power
connector. To use a 20-pin
ATX power supply, please
plug it along Pin 1 and Pin

13.

ATX 12V Power
Connector
(8-pin ATX12V1)
(see p.1, No. 1)

ATX 12V Power
Connector
(4-pin ATX12V2)
(see p.1, No. 2)

is motherboard
provides a 8-pin ATX 12V
power connector. To use a
4-pin ATX power supply,
please plug it along Pin 1
and Pin 5.

*Warning: Please make

sure that the power cable

connected is for the CPU

and not the graphics

card. Do not plug the

PCIe power cable to this

connector.

Please connect an ATX
12V power supply to this
connector.

*e power supply plug
ts into this connector in
only one orientation.

*Connecting an ATX 12V
4-pin cable to ATX12V2 is
optional.

*For advanced overclock­ing we suggest using this
connector together with
ATX12V1.

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SPI TPM Header

SPI_ DQ3

(13-pin SPI_TPM_J1)
(see p.1, No. 15)

1

SPI_ PWR

SPI_ CS0

SPI_ DQ2

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CLK

RSMR ST#

SPI_ MISO

SPI_ MOSI

RST#

TPM_ PIRQ

SPI_ TPM_ CS#

GND

is connector supports SPI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
system, which can securely
store keys, digital certicates,
passwords, and data. A TPM
system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital
identities, and ensures platform
integrity.

underbolt AIC
Connector
(5-pin TB1)
(see p.1, No. 27)

RGB LED Header
(4-pin RGB_LED1)
(see p.1, No. 7)

Please connect a underbolt™
add-in card (AIC) to the
underbolt AIC connector via
the GPIO cable.
*Please install the underbolt™
AIC card to PCIE3 (default
slot).

is RGB header is used to con­nect RGB LED extension cable
which allow users to choose from
various LED lighting eects.

Caution: Never install the

RGB LED cable in the wrong

orientation; otherwise, the cable

may be damaged.

*Please refer to page 34 for
further instructions on this
header.

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Addressable LED
Headers
(3-pin ADDR_LED1)
(see p.1, No. 8)

(3-pin ADDR_LED2)
(see p.1, No. 25)
(3-pin ADDR_LED3)
(see p.1, No. 24)

1

VOU T

DO_ ADD R

GND

ese headers are used to connect
Addressable

LED extension ca­bles which allow users to choose
from various LED lighting
eects.

Caution: Never install the

Addressable LED cable in the

wrong orientation; otherwise,

the cable may be damaged.

*Please refer to page 35 for
further instructions on this
header.

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2.7 Post Status Checker

Post Status Checker (PSC) diagnoses the computer when users power on the
machine. It emits a red light to indicate whether the CPU, memory, VGA or stor­age is dysfunctional. e lights go o if the four mentioned above are functioning
normally.

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2.8 M.2 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi Module Installation Guide

e 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. e M.2 Socket (Key
E) supports type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe WiFi module.
* e M.2 socket does not support SATA M.2 SSDs.

Installing the WiFi/BT module

Step 1

Prepare a type 2230 WiFi/BT PCIe
WiFi module and the screw.

Step 2

Find the nut location to be used.

PCB Length: 3cm
Module Type: Type2230

A

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Step 3

Gently insert the WiFi/BT module
into the M.2 slot. Please be aware
that the module only ts in one
orientation.

A

o

A

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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.

A

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2.9 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1)

e 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. e Hyper M.2
Socket (M2_1, Key M) supports type 2242/2280 PCIe Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s) mode.

Installing the M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module

Step 1

Prepare a M.2_SSD (NGFF) module
and the screw.

Step 2

Depending on the PCB type and
length of your M.2_SSD (NGFF)
module, nd the corresponding nut
location to be used.

No. 1 2

Nut Location A B

PCB Length 4.2cm 8cm

Module Type Type 2242 Type 2280

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Step 3

Move the stando based on the
module type and length.
e stando is placed at the nut
location B by default. Skip Step 3 and
4 and go straight to Step 5 if you are
going to use the default nut.
Otherwise, release the stando by
hand.

Step 4

Peel o the yellow protective lm on
the nut to be used. Hand tighten the
stando into the desired nut location
on the motherboard.

Step 5

Gently insert the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module into the M.2 slot. Please
be aware that the M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module only ts in one orientation.

AB

o

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AB

Step 6

Tighten the screw with a screwdriver
to secure the module into place.
Please do not overtighten the screw

B

NUT1NUT2

as this might damage the module.