Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P User Manual

GA-Z170-HD3P

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z17HD3P-1001R

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Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P User Manual

Motherboard

GA-Z170-HD3P

Motherboard

GA-Z170-HD3P

Jul. 30, 2015

Jul. 30, 2015

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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-Z170-HD3P Motherboard Layout...............................................................................

4

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

5

1-1

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

5

1-2

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

6

1-3

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

8

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

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

12

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

20

2-1

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

20

2-2

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

21

2-3

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

26

2-4

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

27

2-5

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

30

2-7

Chipset............................................................................................................

32

2-8

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

33

2-9

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

35

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

36

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

36

3-2

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

38

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

39

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

44

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GA-Z170-HD3P Motherboard Layout

KB_MS_USB

ATX_12V_2X4

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN1

 

 

DVI

 

 

 

 

VGA

 

 

LGA1151

 

TYPEC

ASMedia®

 

 

 

ASM1142

 

 

R_USB30_1

 

 

 

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

USB30_LAN

 

 

 

AUDIO

80A

60A

M2A_32G

CPU_FAN

42A

4 2 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIEX1_1

 

DDR4 DDR4 DDR4

 

 

 

 

Realtek®

 

 

GA-Z170-HD3P

 

GbE LAN

PCIEX16

 

 

 

 

BAT

 

iTE®

 

PCIEX1_2

 

Intel® Z170

 

PCIe to

 

Super I/O

 

 

 

 

PCIEX4

PCI Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

PCI1

THB_C

B_BIOS M_BIOS

 

 

 

ATX

 

 

F USB30 1

 

1

USB30 2

 

DDR4

FAN3

 

 

 

F

 

 

 

SYS_

 

 

SATA3

3 2

EXPRESS

 

 

 

SATA

SATA3

1

EXPRESS

 

4 0

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

SATA

 

PCI2

 

 

 

CLR_CMOSSYS_FAN2

 

SPDIF_O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMA

LPT

 

TPM

F_USB1

 

F_AUDIO

 

F_USB2

F_PANEL

Box Contents

 

 

 

 

55

GA-Z170-HD3P motherboard

55

Two SATA cables

55

Motherboard driver disk

 

55

I/O Shield

 

55

User's Manual

 

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.

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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

Support for Intel® Corei7 processors/Intel® Corei5 processors/

 

 

Intel® Corei3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/

 

 

Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package

 

 

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

 

 

L3 cache varies with CPU

 

Chipset

Intel® Z170 Express Chipset

 

Memory

4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory

 

 

 

*

Due to a Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of

 

 

 

 

physical 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 DDR4 2133 MHz memory modules

 

Support for ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC

 

 

mode)

 

 

Support for non-ECC UDIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

 

Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

 

 

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

 

 

memory modules.)

 

 

 

Onboard

 

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

Graphics

 

-

1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz

 

 

-

1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz

 

 

 

* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.

 

 

-

1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz

 

 

 

*

Support for HDMI 1.4 version.

 

Support for up to 3 displays at the same time

 

Maximum shared memory of 512 MB

Audio

 

Realtek® ALC887 codec

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

 

Realtek® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)

Expansion Slots

 

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

 

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

 

 

 

*

The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 slot. The PCIEX1_2 slot

 

 

 

 

will become unavailable when a PCIe x4 expansion card is installed.

 

 

 

*

The PCIEX4 slot will run at up to x1 speed if the PCIEX1_2 slot is populated with

 

 

 

 

an expansion card.

 

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

 

 

(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

 

2 x PCI slots

Multi-Graphics

 

Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFiretechnology

Technology

 

 

 

 

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Storage Interface

 

Chipset:

 

 

-

1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector

 

 

-

3 x SATA Express connectors

 

 

-

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

 

-

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

 

 

 

* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the supported configurations with the M.2,

 

 

 

SATA Express, and SATA connectors.

USB

 

Chipset+ASMedia® ASM1142 chip:

 

 

-

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

 

 

-

1 x USB 3.1 port on the back panel

 

 

Chipset:

 

 

-

7 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through

 

 

 

the internal USB headers)

 

 

-

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through

 

 

 

the internal USB headers)

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

 

 

3 x SATA Express connectors

 

 

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

 

1 x CPU fan header

 

 

3 x system fan headers

 

 

1 x front panel header

 

 

1 x front panel audio header

 

 

1 x S/PDIF Out header

 

 

2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers

 

 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 

 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header

 

 

1 x Thunderboltadd-in card connector

 

 

1 x serial port header

 

 

1 x parallel port header

 

 

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

Connectors

 

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

 

 

1 x D-Sub port

 

 

1 x DVI-D port

 

 

1 x HDMI port

 

 

3 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports

 

 

1 x USB 3.1 port

 

 

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

 

 

1 x RJ-45 port

 

 

6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side 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 fan speed detection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hardware

Monitor

CPU/System overheating warning

CPU/System fan fail warning

CPU/System fan speed control

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

BIOS

 

2 x 64 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

 

 

 

functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

 

 

-

3D OSD

 

 

-

@BIOS

 

 

-

AutoGreen

 

 

-

Cloud Station

 

 

-

EasyTune

 

 

-

Easy RAID

 

 

-

Fast Boot

1-3

 

-

Smart TimeLock

Installing the CPU

 

 

-

Smart Keyboard

 

 

-

Smart Backup

 

 

-

System Information Viewer

 

 

-

USB Blocker

 

 

Support for Q-Flash

 

 

Support for Smart Switch

 

 

Support for Xpress Install

 

Bundled

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

 

Software

Intel® Smart Response Technology

cFosSpeed

Operating

 

Support for Windows 10/8.1/7

System

 

 

Form Factor

 

ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 19.9cm

*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 & Downloads\ Utility 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. (Or you may

 

 

locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

 

••

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 alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

 

LGA1151 CPU Socket

 

LGA1151 CPU

 

 

 

Alignment Key

Alignment Key

Notch

Notch

 

 

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

 

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate

automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

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 DDR4 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.

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

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

Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

 

DDR4_4

DDR4_2

DDR4_3

DDR4_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.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used and installed in the same colored 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. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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

D-Sub Port

The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this port.

DVI-D Port (Note)

The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz

(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.

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.

(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter. - 10 -

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.

USB 3.1 Port

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

Use this port for USB devices.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

•• After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.

(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

•• To set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first.

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

 

 

 

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)

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

Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)

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

Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.

Line In Jack (Blue)

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

Line Out Jack (Green)

The line out jack. 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 Jack (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

•• 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 Internal Connectors

4

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

7

12

 

 

4

8

6

 

 

5

 

6

17

5

 

 

18

 

4

10 11

14

15

16

13

9

1)

ATX_12V_2X4

10)

SPDIF_O

2)

ATX

11)

F_AUDIO

3)

CPU_FAN

12)

F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2

4)

SYS_FAN1/2/3

13)

F_USB1/F_USB2

5)

SATA EXPRESS

14)

COMA

6)

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

15)

LPT

7)

M2A_32G

16)

TPM

8)

BAT

17)

THB_C

9)

F_PANEL

18)

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_2X4/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_2X4:

 

 

5

8

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

1

4

1

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

5

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

 

ATX_12V_2X4

2

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6

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

 

3

GND

7

+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

-5V

 

 

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

 

ATX)

 

 

12

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

24

GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

 

 

 

ATX

 

ATX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), two 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2) and a 3-pin (SYS_FAN3) system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN:

 

 

SYS_FAN1/2:

SYS_FAN3:

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

Pin No.

 

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

1

GND

 

1

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

+12V

 

2

+12V / Speed Control

 

2

 

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

3

Sense

 

3

Sense

 

3

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Speed Control

 

4

VCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

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5)SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)

Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.

6)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® ChipsetsupportsRAID0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

7

7

SATA3

5

4

 

 

 

1

0

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

2

 

 

1

 

 

1

To enable hot-plugging for the SATAports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS

Setup," "Peripherals\SATAConfiguration," for more information.

Pin No.

Definition

1

GND

2

TXP

3

TXN

4

GND

5

RXN

6

RXP

7

GND

7)M2A_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)

The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATASSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration through the Intel® Chipset. Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATAhard drive and can only be used to build a RAID set with UEFI. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

80A

60A

42A

Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.

Step 1:

Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then screw the nut first.

Step 2:

Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an angle.

Step 3:

Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.

On the motherboard there are three length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.

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