GIGABYTE GA-Z270X-ULTRAGAMING Manual

GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z27ULGA-1001R

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Motherboard

GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming

Motherboard

GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming

Nov. 11, 2016

Nov. 11, 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.

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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-Z270X-Ultra 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration...............................		10
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................	11
1-8	Internal Connectors........................................................................................	13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................		22
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................	22
2-2	M.I.T................................................................................................................	23
2-3	System............................................................................................................	29
2-4	BIOS...............................................................................................................	30
2-5	Peripherals......................................................................................................	33
2-6	Chipset............................................................................................................	36
2-7	Power..............................................................................................................	37
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................	39
Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................		40
3-1 Configuring a RAID Set..................................................................................		40
3-2	Drivers Installation..........................................................................................	42
Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................		43
Contact Us.................................................................................................................		48

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GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming Motherboard Layout

	KB_MS_USB30				ATX_12V_2X4
					CPU_FAN
		SYS_FAN1
					CPU_OPT
	DVI				LGA1151

ASMedia® USB 3.1

Gen 2 Controller

TYPEC

USB31

HDMI

R_USB30

USB_LAN

M2A_32G

AUDIO

110

80

60

42

PCIEX1_1

Intel®

GbE LAN

PCIEX16

iTE®	GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming
Super I/O

	SYS FAN2
	ATX
F USB30 2	F USB30 1
DDR4 4 DDR4 2 DDR4 3 DDR4 1
	THB_C

PCIEX1_2	BAT
PCIEX8
CODEC
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
F_AUDIO SPDIF_O
LED_C	TPM

Box Contents

55 GA-Z270X-Ultra Gaming motherboard

55 Motherboard driver disk

55 User's Manual

55 Quick Installation Guide

	Intel® Z270	SATA3 5 01	EXPRESS
		4
			SATA
	B_BIOS M_BIOS	U2 32G
			SATA3 3 2
	CLR_CMOS
	F_USB2 F_USB1 SYS_FAN3_PUMP F_PANEL		CPU	DRAM
			VGA	BOOT

55 Four SATA cables

55 I/O Shield

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	Supportfor7thand6thgenerationIntel® Core™ i7processors/Intel® Core™ i5processors/
		Intel® Core™ i3 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® Z270 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 2400/2133 MHz memory modules
		Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
		non-ECC mode)
		Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 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 HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@24 Hz
			* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
		-	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.
		Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio		Realtek® ALC1220 codec
		High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
		Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN		Intel® 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 x8 (PCIEX8)
			* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is
			populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
			* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When
			the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x1
			mode.
		3 x PCI Express x1 slots
		(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics		Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies
Technology		Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™
		technologies
Storage Interface		Chipset:
		-	1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA
			and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)
		-	1 x U.2 connector
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Storage Interface		- 2 x SATA Express connectors
		- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
		* Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
		connectors.
USB		Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
		- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
		- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
		Chipset:
		- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 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 U.2 connector
	1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
	2 x SATA Express connectors
	6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	1 x CPU fan header
	1 x water cooling CPU fan header
	2 x system fan headers
	1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
	1 x front panel header
	1 x front panel audio header
	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
	1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable header
	1 x S/PDIF Out header
	1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
	1 x Thunderbolt™add-in card connector
	1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors		1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support

1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

1 x DVI-D port

1 x HDMI port

4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports

2 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		Voltage detection
Monitor		Temperature detection
		Fan speed detection
		Overheating warning
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Hardware		Fan fail warning
Monitor		Fan speed control
		* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan
		(pump) 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
		-	BIOS Setup
		-	Color Temperature
		-	Cloud Station
		-	EasyTune
		-	Easy RAID
		-	Fast Boot
		-	Game Boost
		-	ON/OFF Charge
		-	Platform Power Management
		-	RGB Fusion
		-	Smart Backup
		-	Smart Keyboard
		-	Smart TimeLock
		-	System Information Viewer
		-	USB Blocker
		-	USB DAC-UP 2
		-	V-Tuner
	Support for 3TB+ Unlock
	Support for Q-Flash
	Support for Xpress Install
Bundled		Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Software		Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
		cFosSpeed
Operating		Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
System		Support for Windows 7 64-bit/32-bit
			*	Operating systems supported may vary depending on your processor model.
			*	Please download the "Windows USB Installation Tool" from GIGABYTE's website
				and install it before installing Windows 7.
Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecificationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithoutpriornotice.

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

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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration

A.System Requirements

-- Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system

-- A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver -- CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver

(Current GPUs that support 3-Way CrossFire technology include the AMDRadeon™ HD 6800, HD 6900, HD 7800,

HD7900,R9200,R7200,R9300,R7300,RX400seriesandabove. ForthelatestGPUsupportinformation, please refer to the AMD website.) (Note 1)

-- CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors

-- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the power requirement)

B.Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI Express x16 slots.(Tosetupa2-Wayconfiguration, werecommendinstallingthegraphicscardsonthePCIEX16andPCIEX8slots.)

Step 2:

Insert the CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards. Step 3:

Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver

C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen. Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD CrossFire is set to On.

C-2. To Enable SLI Function

After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the

Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.

(Note 1) When using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is supported.

(Note 2) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.

Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information about enabling CrossFire/SLI technology.

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices.

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 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-Aport supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB Type-C™ Port

The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

HDMI Port

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

Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 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.)

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/

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity LED

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

On

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

10 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

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

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)

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

Rear Speaker Out (Black)

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 (Blue)

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

Line Out (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 (Pink)

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.

•• 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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1-8	Internal Connectors
	4	1			5 3
						4
						2
	11					17
	13					20
						10
						9
	15					12
						8
	14	7	19	18	6	21 16 10
1)	ATX_12V_2X4			12)		U2_32G
2)	ATX			13)		BAT
3)	CPU_FAN			14)		SPDIF_O
4)	SYS_FAN1/2			15)		F_AUDIO
5)	CPU_OPT			16)		F_PANEL
6)	SYS_FAN3_PUMP			17)		F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
7)	LED_C			18)		F_USB1/F_USB2
8)	CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT			19)		TPM
9)	SATA EXPRESS			20)		THB_C
10)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5			21)		CLR_CMOS
11)	M2A_32G

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:
			Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
	5	8	1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)	5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
	1	4	2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)	6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
		ATX_12V_2X4	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	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		ATX)
			12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
				ATX)
		ATX

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. 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:
				Pin No.	Definition				Pin No.	Definition
			1	1	GND				1	GND
				2	Voltage Speed Control			1	2	Voltage Speed Control
CPU_FAN
				3	Sense				3	Sense
						SYS_FAN1/2
				4	PWM Speed Control				4	PWM Speed Control

•• 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.

•• Thesefanheadersarenotconfigurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.

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5)CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)

The fan header is 4-pin and possesses 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.

	Pin No.	Definition
1	1	GND
	2	Voltage Speed Control
	3	Sense
	4	PWM Speed Control

6)SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)

The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses 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. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information

					Pin No.	Definition
1					1	GND
					2	Voltage Speed Control
					3	Sense
					4	PWM Speed Control

7)LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header)

Theheadercanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.

1

Black wire

12V of the

LED strip

1

12V

Pin No.	Definition
1	12V
2	G
3	R
4	B
5	W

ConnectoneendoftheRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncabletotheheader and the other end to your RGB (RGBW) LED strip. The black wire (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the extension cable must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. The 12V pin (marked with an arrow) on the other end of the extension cable must be lined up with the 12V of the LED strip. Be careful with the connection orientation of the LED strip; incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.

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.

For how to turn on/off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip, refer to the instructions in Chapter 2,

"BIOS Setup."

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