Gigabyte GA-990FX-GAMING User Manual

4.3 (3)

GA-990FX-Gaming

User's Manual

Rev. 1101 12ME-990FXGM-1101R

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Gigabyte GA-990FX-GAMING User Manual

Motherboard

GA-990FX-Gaming

Apr. 8, 2016

Motherboard

GA-990FX-Gaming

Apr. 8, 2016

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For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Table of Contents

GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard Layout.........................................................................

4

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................

5

1-1

Installation Precautions.....................................................................................

5

1-2

Product Specifications......................................................................................

6

1-3

Installing the CPU.............................................................................................

9

1-4

Installing the Memory........................................................................................

9

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................

10

1-6

Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................

10

1-7 Onboard Buttons and Switch..........................................................................

12

1-8

Changing the Operational Amplifier................................................................

12

1-9

Internal Connectors........................................................................................

13

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................

20

2-1

Startup Screen................................................................................................

21

2-2

M.I.T................................................................................................................

21

2-3

System Information.........................................................................................

25

2-4

BIOS Features................................................................................................

26

2-5

Peripherals......................................................................................................

28

2-6

Power Management........................................................................................

30

2-7

Save & Exit.....................................................................................................

31

Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................

32

3-1 Configuring a RAID Set..................................................................................

32

3-2

Drivers Installation..........................................................................................

35

3-3

Debug LED Codes..........................................................................................

36

Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................

40

Contact Us.................................................................................................................

44

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GA-990FX-Gaming Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

CPU_FAN

 

ATX_12V

R_USB

Socket AM3+

TYPEC

ASMedia® USB 3.1

Controller

R_USB31

R_USB30

USB_LAN

AUDIO

 

 

 

PCIEX1_1

AMD 990FX

 

 

 

DDR3 4

DDR32

Rivet Networks Killer

PCIEX16_1

E2400/E2201 LAN

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_2

PW_SW

CMOS_SW

DDR3_1

DDR3_3

Debug LED(Note)

RST_SW

PWR_FAN

ATX

SYS_FAN1

BAT

GAIN

 

TI Burr Brown® 80F

60F

OPA2134

 

PCIEX16_2

VIA® VL805

PCIEX1_3

CODEC

PCIEX4

F_AUDIO

42F

20G

 

M2F_

GA-990FX-Gaming

AMD SB950

4 5

SATA3 2 3 0 1

M_BIOS

iTE® B_BIOS Super I/O

CLR_CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDIF_O SYS_FAN2 COMA F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_

USB30

TPM

F_PANEL

Box Contents

55

GA-990FX-Gaming motherboard

55

Four SATA cables

55

Motherboard driver disk

55

I/O Shield

55

User's Manual

55

One 2-Way SLI bridge connector

55

Quick Installation Guide

55

One G Connector

*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 3. - 4 -

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2

Product Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

CPU

 

AM3+ Socket:

 

 

 

-

AMD AM3+ FX processor

 

 

 

-

AMD AM3 PhenomII processor/ AMD AthlonII processor

 

 

 

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

 

HyperTransport

 

HyperTransport3.0

 

Bus

 

5200 MT/s

 

Chipset

 

North Bridge: AMD 990FX

 

 

 

South Bridge: AMD SB950

 

Memory

 

4 x DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory

 

 

 

 

* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical

 

 

 

 

memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of

 

 

 

 

the physical memory installed.

 

 

 

Dual channel memory architecture

 

 

 

Support for DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules

 

 

 

 

* To support a DDR3 1866 MHz (and above) memory, you must install an AM3+ CPU

 

 

 

 

first.

 

 

 

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

 

 

 

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

 

 

 

modules.)

 

Audio

 

Realtek® ALC1150 codec

 

 

 

TI Burr Brown® OPA2134 operational amplifier

 

 

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

 

 

Support for S/PDIF Out

 

LAN

 

Rivet Networks KillerE2400/E2201 LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

 

Expansion Slots

 

2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x16 (PCIEX16_1/PCIEX16_2)

 

 

 

 

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be

 

 

 

 

sure to install it in the PCIEX16_1 slot; if you are installing two PCI Express graphics

 

 

 

 

cards, it is recommended that you install them in the PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2

 

 

 

 

slots.

 

 

 

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

 

 

 

 

* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_3 slot. When PCIEX1_3 is

 

 

 

 

populated with a PCI Express expansion card, the PCIEX4 slot will operate at up

 

 

 

 

to x2 mode.

 

 

 

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

 

 

 

(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)

 

Multi-Graphics

 

Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLIand 2-Way NVIDIA® SLItechnologies

 

Technology

 

SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFireX and2-WayAMDCrossFire technologies

 

Storage Interface

 

South Bridge:

 

 

 

-

1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe

 

 

 

 

x4/x2/x1 SSD support)

 

 

 

-

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

 

 

-

Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD

* Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2 and

SATA connectors.

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USB

 

South Bridge:

 

 

-

12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through

 

 

 

the internal USB headers)

 

 

VIA® VL805 chip:

 

 

-

4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through

 

 

 

the internal USB header)

 

ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:

 

 

-

1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support

 

 

-

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

Internal

 

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

Connectors

 

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

 

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

 

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

1 x CPU fan header

 

2 x system fan headers

 

1 x power fan header

 

1 x front panel header

 

1 x front panel audio header

 

1 x S/PDIF Out header

 

1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header

 

3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

 

1 x serial port header

 

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

 

1 x audio gain control switch

 

1 x power button

 

1 x reset button

 

1 x Clear CMOS button

Back Panel

 

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

Connectors

 

1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 support

 

1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)

 

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

 

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

1 x RJ-45 port

 

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

 

5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In,

 

 

Line Out, Mic In)

I/O Controller

 

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

 

System voltage detection

Monitor

 

CPU/System temperature detection

 

CPU/System/Power fan speed detection

 

CPU overheating warning

 

CPU/System/Power fan fail warning

 

CPU/System fan speed control

 

 

 

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you

 

 

 

install.

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BIOS

 

2 x 32 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

Unique Features

 

Support for APP Center

 

 

 

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

 

 

 

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecifications.

 

 

-

@BIOS

 

 

-

Ambient LED

 

 

-

Cloud Station

 

 

-

EasyTune

 

 

-

Game Controller

 

 

-

Smart TimeLock

 

 

-

Smart Recovery 2

 

 

-

System Information Viewer

 

 

-

USB Blocker

 

 

Support for Q-Flash

 

Support for ON/OFF Charge

 

Support for Smart Switch

 

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Software

 

 

 

Operating

Support for Windows 10/8.1/7

System

 

 

 

Form Factor

 

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

*GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for support lists of CPU, memory modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

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Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version of apps.

1-3

Installing the CPU

 

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

 

••

Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

 

••

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

 

Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

 

 

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

 

••

Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.

 

••

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

 

••

Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage

 

 

of the CPU may occur.

 

••

Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended

 

 

that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the

 

 

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

 

 

specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics

 

 

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU socket and the CPU.

A Small Triangle

 

A Small Triangle

 

Marking Denotes Pin

AM3+ Socket

AM3+/AM3 CPU

Marking Denotes CPU

One of the Socket

 

 

 

Pin One

 

 

 

 

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel 0: DDR3_2, DDR3_4Channel 1: DDR3_1, DDR3_3

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.

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Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table:

 

DDR3_4

DDR3_2

DDR3_3

DDR3_1

2 Modules

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

 

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

- -

4 Modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.

2.WhenenablingDualChannelmode withtwoor fourmemorymodules,it isrecommendedthatmemory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored sockets. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR3_1 and DDR3_2 sockets.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB Type-C Port

The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red)

TheUSB3.1portsupportstheUSB3.1specification andiscompatibletotheUSB3.0/2.0/1.1specification.

Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.0/2.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.

Use this port for USB devices.

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RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Connection/

 

 

 

Activity LED

Connection/Speed LED:

 

Activity LED:

 

Speed LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State

Description

 

State

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

 

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

100 Mbps data rate

 

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off

10 Mbps data rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Rear Speaker Out

This jack can be used to connect rear speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Line In

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out

The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used). Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In

The Mic in jack.

If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.

•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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1-7 Onboard Buttons and Switch

Quick Buttons

This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use this button to clear the BIOS configuration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.

PW_SW: Power Button

RST_SW: Reset Button

CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button

•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.

•• NOTE: Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and data loss or damage may occur.

•• Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or manuallyconfiguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOSconfigurations).

Audio Gain Control Switch

This switch allows for audio gain control for the line-out jack on the back panel. Please make sure all of the dips are set in the same position and are set according to your headphone specification (actual effects may vary by the device being used).

Gain Ratio

 

DIP Setting

 

DIP 1

DIP 2

DIP 3

DIP 4

2.5x

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

6x

ON

ON

ON

ON

1-8 Changing the Operational Amplifier

Step 1:

Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from the socket.

Step 2:

Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently press the chip into the socket until seated.

For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip, please contact the local dealer.

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1-9 Internal Connectors

1

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

7

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

4

13

12

11

14

8

1)

ATX_12V

9)

F_AUDIO

2)

ATX

10)

SPDIF_O

3)

CPU_FAN

11)

F_USB30

4)

SYS_FAN1/2

12)

F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3

5)

PWR_FAN

13)

COMA

6)

SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

14)

TPM

7)

M2F_20G

15)

BAT

8)

F_PANEL

16)

CLR_CMOS

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.

The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

 

 

ATX_12V:

 

 

 

8

4

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

1

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

5

+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

5

1

2

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6

+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

3

GND

7

+12V

ATX_12V

 

4

GND

8

+12V

 

 

ATX:

 

 

 

12

24

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

1

3.3V

13

3.3V

 

 

2

3.3V

14

-12V

 

 

3

GND

15

GND

 

 

4

+5V

16

PS_ON (soft On/Off)

 

 

5

GND

17

GND

 

 

6

+5V

18

GND

 

 

7

GND

19

GND

 

 

8

Power Good

20

NC

 

 

9

5VSB (stand by +5V)

21

+5V

 

 

10

+12V

22

+5V

 

 

11

+12V (Only for 2x12-pin

23

+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

1

13

12

ATX)

24

GND (Only for 2x12-pinATX)

 

 

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

ATX

 

 

ATX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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