GA-Z68XP-UD5
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z68XPU5-1001R
dr aobr eht o M
GA-Z68XP-UD5
Motherboard
GA-Z68XP-UD5
Jun. 3, 2011
Jun. 3, 2011
Copyright
© 2011 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE. Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
Documentation Classifications
In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
For detailed product information, 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.
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Table of Contents
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GA-Z68XP-UD5 Motherboard Layout.............................................................................. |
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GA-Z68XP-UD5 Motherboard Block Diagram................................................................. |
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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... |
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Installation Precautions.................................................................................... |
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Product Specifications.................................................................................... |
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Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... |
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Installing the CPU................................................................................................... |
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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler....................................................................................... |
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Installing the Memory..................................................................................... |
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1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration..................................................................... |
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Installing a Memory ............................................................................................... |
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Installing an Expansion Card......................................................................... |
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Setup of AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI Configuration................................. |
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Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. |
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Onboard LEDs and Switches......................................................................... |
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Internal Connectors........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................... |
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Startup Screen............................................................................................... |
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The Main Menu............................................................................................... |
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MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)........................................................................ |
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Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. |
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Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................... |
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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... |
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Power Management Setup............................................................................. |
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PC Health Status............................................................................................ |
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................. |
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Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................ |
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Set Supervisor/User Password...................................................................... |
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Save & Exit Setup........................................................................................... |
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Exit Without Saving........................................................................................ |
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation........................................................................................ |
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Installing Chipset Drivers............................................................................... |
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Application Software...................................................................................... |
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Technical Manuals.......................................................................................... |
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Contact........................................................................................................... |
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System............................................................................................................ |
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Download Center............................................................................................ |
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New Utilities.................................................................................................... |
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Chapter 4 Unique Features........................................................................................... |
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Xpress Recovery2.......................................................................................... |
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BIOS Update Utilities...................................................................................... |
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4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility........................................................... |
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4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility............................................................ |
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EasyTune 6..................................................................................................... |
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Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2.............................................................................. |
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Q-Share.......................................................................................................... |
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Smart 6™ ........................................................................................................ |
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Auto Green..................................................................................................... |
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eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D).......................................................................... |
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Cloud OC........................................................................................................ |
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TouchBIOS..................................................................................................... |
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Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)..................................................................... |
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5-1-1 Configuring Intel Z68 SATA Controllers ............................................................... |
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5-1-2 .Configuring Marvell 88SE9128 SATA Controllers ................................................ |
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5-1-3 ............................Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System |
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Configuring .............................................................Audio Input and Output |
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Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio |
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Configuring S/PDIF Out |
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5-2-3 ........................................................Enabling the Dolby Home Theater Function |
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Configuring Microphone Recording |
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5-2-5 ...................................................................................Using the Sound Recorder |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................................. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Troubleshooting Procedure |
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GA-Z68XP-UD5 motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Quick Installation Guide
Four SATA cables
I/O Shield
One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports
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.
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port IEEE 1394a bracket (Part No. 12CF1-1IE008-0*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R)
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SYS_FAN1
KB_MS_USB
R_SPDIF
ATX_12V_2X
USB_1394_ESATA_1
Marvell 88SE9128
USB_1394_ESATA_2
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F_USB2 F_USB1 |
F_PANEL |
F_USB30_2 F_USB30_1 PCH_FAN
(Note) Due to a hardware limitation, the PCIEX1_1 slot can only accommodate a shorter PCI Express x1 expansion card. For a longer expansion card, use other expansion slots.
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LAN |
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HDMI |
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2 SATA 6Gb/s |
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LPC |
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Bus |
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IT8728 |
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CODEC |
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3 IEEE 1394a
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PCI CLK
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MIC |
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Surround |
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(Note) Two share the same ports with eSATA.
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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, 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 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 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.
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Hardware Installation |
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Product Specifications |
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CPU |
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Support for Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/ |
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Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors |
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in the LGA1155 package |
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(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) |
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L3 cache varies with CPU |
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Chipset |
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Intel® Z68 Express Chipset |
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Memory |
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4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory |
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* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical |
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memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB. |
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Dual channel memory architecture |
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Support for DDR3 2133/1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz memory modules |
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Support for non-ECC memory modules |
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Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules |
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modules.) |
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Graphics |
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Audio |
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Realtek ALC889 codec |
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High Definition Audio |
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2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
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Support for Dolby® Home Theater |
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Support for S/PDIF Out |
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LAN |
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1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) |
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Expansion Slots |
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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) |
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* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, |
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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 will operate at up to x8 mode.
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Multi-Graphics |
Support for 2-Way AMD CrossFireX™/NVIDIA SLI technology |
Technology |
(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots only.) |
Hardware Installation |
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Storage Interface Chipset:
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2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA3_0, SATA3_1) supporting up to 2 SATA |
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4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2_2~SATA2_5) supporting up to 4 SATA |
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Marvell 88SE9128 chip: |
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2 x eSATA 6Gb/s connectors (eSATA/USB Combo) on the back panel |
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supporting up to 2 SATA 6Gb/s devices |
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Support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 |
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Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors1 x CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers1 x power fan header1 x Chipset fan header1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers1 x IEEE 1394a header1 x clearing CMOS button1 x power button
1 x reset button
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector2 x IEEE 1394a ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 x eSATA/USB Combo connectors
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Hardware Installation |
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x HDMI port1 x RJ-45 port
6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
I/O Controller |
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System voltage detection |
Monitor |
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CPU/System temperature detection |
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CPU/System/Power fan speed detection |
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CPU overheating warning |
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CPU/System/Power fan fail warning |
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CPU/System fan speed control |
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BIOS |
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2 x 32 Mbit flash |
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Use of licensed AWARD BIOS |
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Support for DualBIOS™ |
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PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b |
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Unique Features |
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Support for @BIOS |
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Support for Q-Flash |
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Support for Xpress BIOS Rescue |
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Support for Download Center |
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Support for Xpress Install |
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Support for Xpress Recovery2 |
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Support for Smart 6™ |
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Support for Auto Green |
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Support for eXtreme Hard Drive (X.H.D) |
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Support for ON/OFF Charge |
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Support for Cloud OC |
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Support for 3TB+ Unlock |
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Intel® Smart Response Technology |
LucidLogix Virtu
*Make sure the monitor cable has been connected to the integrated graphics port on the back panel.
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* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.
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Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler |
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Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may |
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Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. |
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A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Alignment Key |
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Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
LGA1155 CPU
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Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger. Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well.
Step 3:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
Step 5:
Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.
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Step 2:
Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold your index finger down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)
Step 4:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw.
NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses
Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)
Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin
Male Push
Pin
The Top
of Female
Push Pin
Female
Push Pin
Step 1:
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
Step 3:
Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
Step 5:
After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.
Step 2:
Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow signon the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the cooler, on the contrary, is to install.)
Step 4:
You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)
Step 6:
Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
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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.
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 A: DDR3_2, DDR3_4 Channel B: DDR3_1, DDR3_3
Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table
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DDR3_3 |
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(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)
DDR3_1
DDR3_3
DDR3_2
DDR3_4
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 111 Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.
222When 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. 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.
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Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
DDR3 and DDR2 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Notch
DDR3 DIMM
A DDR3 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module on the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert it vertically into the memory socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
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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.
PCI Express x1 Slot
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX16)
PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIEX8/PCIEX4)
PCI Slot
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1.Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2.Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3.Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5.After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6.Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).
7.Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make sure the card is securely seated in the slot and does not rock.
•Removing the Card from the PCIEX16 Slot: Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.
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•Removing the Card from the PCIEX8/PCIEX4 Slot: Press the latch at the end of the PCI Express slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
A.System Requirements
-Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
-A CrossFireX/SLI-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
-Two CrossFireX/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
-CrossFire (Note )/SLI bridge connector(s)
-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 two CrossFireX/SLI graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire (Note)/SLI bridge connector(s) in the CrossFireX/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the two 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 CrossFireX Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the Catalyst Control Center. Browse to Performance\AMD Cross-
FireX Configurations and ensure the Enable CrossFireX™ check box is selected and click Apply.
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 Set SLI and Physx Configuration screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is selected.
(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFireX/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 CrossFireX/SLI technology.
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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.
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.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.
IEEE 1394a Port
The IEEE 1394 port supports the IEEE 1394a specification, featuring high speed, high bandwidth and hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.
eSATA/USB Combo Connector
This connector supports SATA 6Gb/s and USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use the port to connect an external
SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. The Marvell 88SE9128 chip supports RAID function. Refer to
Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Or use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
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 such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
•• 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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HDMI Port
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting un-compressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported audio/video device. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI
device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Refer to the figure below for details.)
In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device.
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.
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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)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default 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 default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack (). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
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CPU VTT Phase Indicator LEDs
This motherboard contains 2 phase indicator LEDs controlled by the system BIOS to indicate the phase status of the CPU VTT. The green LEDs light up under normal working conditions; the yellow LEDs will be illuminated when an excessive overvoltage or overloading occurs.
CPU VTT:
GD1: Normal working conditions (green LED)
GD2: Excessive overvoltage or overloading (yellow LED)
Diagnostic LEDs
This motherboard has 6 onboard LEDs controlled by the system BIOS. The 6 LEDs indicate if a component (including CPU and memory) or a device (including PCI and PCIe cards and SATA devices) works abnormally. The LEDs will light up during the POST when the components/devices have a problem.
CPU: CPU_LED |
PCIe x16/x8: PE_LED |
Memory: DIMM_LED |
PCIe x4/x1: PE1_LED |
SATA: SA_LED |
PCI: PCI_LED |
ACPI LEDs
The 4 embedded ACPI LEDs indicate the system power status (S0, S1, S3, S4, S5) to prevent potential hardware damage due to improper plug/unplug actions.
ACPI LEDs:
S4_S5_LED
S3_LED
S1_LED
S0_LED
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Quick Buttons
This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clearing 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 the clearing CMOS button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.
PW_SW: Power button RST_SW: Reset button
CMOS_SW: Clearing CMOS button
•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).
PHASE LED
The number of lighted LEDs indicates the CPU loading. The higher the CPU loading, the more the number of lighted LEDs. To enable the Phase LED display function, please first enable Dynamic Energy Saver 2. Refer to Chapter 4, "Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2," for more details.
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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_2X/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.
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GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V) |
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GND |
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5VSB (stand by +5V) |
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+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) |
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3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) |
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GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) |
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3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)
The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN), a 4-pin (SYS_FAN3) and two 3-pin (SYS_ FAN1/SYS_FAN2) system fan headers, and a 3-pin power fan header (PWR_FAN). 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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
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•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU, Chipset and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU/Chipset 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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7)SATA3_0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z68 Chipset)
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 SATA3_0 and SATA3_1 connectors support RAID 0, and RAID 1. RAID 5 and RAID 10 can be implemented on the two connectors with the SATA2_2/3/4/5 connector (Note). Refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
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8) SATA2_2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel Z68 Chipset)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel Z68 chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1,
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Please connect the L-shaped end of the SATA cable to your SATA hard drive.
•• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard
drives are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
•• A RAID 5 configuration requires at least three hard drives. (The total number of hard drives does not have to be an even number.)
•• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.
(Note) When a RAID set is built across the SATA 6Gb/s and SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system perfor-
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9)F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor 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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•PW (Power Switch, Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information).
•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. Refer to Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," for information about beep codes.
•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue)
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data.
•RES (Reset Switch, Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
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10) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
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MIC2_L |
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MIC2_R |
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MIC Power |
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LINE2_R |
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Line Out (R) |
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GND |
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NC |
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FAUDIO_JD |
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No Pin |
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No Pin |
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LINE2_L |
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Line Out (L) |
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GND |
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•• The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97 front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the audio software in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
•• Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously. If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio module), refer to Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
•• Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
11)SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
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SPDIFO |
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12)F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
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Power (5V) |
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USB DX+ |
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USB DY+ |
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GND |
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GND |
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When the system is in S4/S5 mode, only the USB ports routed to the F_USB1 header can support the ON/OFF Charge function.
13) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers)
The headers conform to USB 3.0/2.0 specification. Eash USB header can provide two USB ports. You can also install the included 3.5" front panel into a free 3.5" drive bay of your chassis and connect the
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Definition |
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Definition |
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VBUS |
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D2+ |
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SSRX1- |
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D2- |
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SSRX1+ |
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GND |
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GND |
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SSTX2+ |
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SSTX1- |
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SSTX2- |
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SSTX1+ |
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GND |
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GND |
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SSRX2+ |
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D1- |
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SSRX2- |
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D1+ |
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