Gigabyte TRX40 Designare User Manual

TRX40 DESIGNARE

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-TR4DES-1001R

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Gigabyte TRX40 Designare User Manual

Motherboard

TRX40 DESIGNARE

Motherboard

TRX40 DESIGNARE

Nov. 8, 2019

Nov. 8, 2019

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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: https://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

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

Example:

Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................

 

 

6

Optional Items..................................................................................................................

 

6

TRX40 DESIGNARE Motherboard Layout......................................................................

7

TRX40 DESIGNARE Motherboard Block Diagram.........................................................

8

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

9

1-1

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

9

1-2

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

10

1-3

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler...............................................................

13

 

1-3-1

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

13

 

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler.......................................................................................

16

1-4

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

17

 

1-4-1 Quad Channel Memory Configuration...................................................................

17

 

1-4-2

Installing a Memory................................................................................................

18

1-5

Installing an Expansion Card.........................................................................

19

1-6

Setting up AMD CrossFire/NVIDIA® SLIConfiguration.............................

20

1-7

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

21

1-8

Onboard LEDs and Buttons...........................................................................

23

1-9

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

24

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

37

2-1

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

38

2-2

The Main Menu..............................................................................................

39

2-3

Favorites (F11)................................................................................................

41

2-4

Tweaker..........................................................................................................

42

2-5

Settings...........................................................................................................

46

2-6

System Info.....................................................................................................

55

2-7

Boot................................................................................................................

56

2-8

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

59

Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set................................................................................

61

3-1

Configuring SATA Controllers........................................................................

61

3-2

Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System......................

66

- 4 -

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................

69

4-1

Drivers & Software.........................................................................................

69

4-2

Application Software......................................................................................

70

4-3

Information.....................................................................................................

70

Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................

71

5-1

BIOS Update Utilities......................................................................................

71

5

-1-1

Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility...........................................................

71

5

-1-2

Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility............................................................

74

5

-1-3

Using Q-Flash Plus................................................................................................

75

5-2

APP Center.....................................................................................................

76

5

-2-1

AutoGreen..............................................................................................................

77

5

-2-2

Cloud Station..........................................................................................................

78

5

-2-3

EasyTune...............................................................................................................

83

5

-2-4

Fast Boot................................................................................................................

84

5

-2-5

Game Boost...........................................................................................................

85

5

-2-6

RGB Fusion...........................................................................................................

86

5

-2-7

Smart Keyboard.....................................................................................................

88

5

-2-8

Smart Backup........................................................................................................

89

5

-2-9

System Information Viewer....................................................................................

91

5

-2-10

Smart Survey..........................................................................................................

92

5

-2-11

USB Blocker...........................................................................................................

93

5

-2-12

USB TurboCharger................................................................................................

94

Chapter 6 Appendix

.......................................................................................................

95

6-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output...............................................................

95

6

-1-1

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1 - Channel Audio .................................................................

95

6

-1-2

Configuring S/PDIF Out .........................................................................................

97

6

-1-3

Using the Voice Recorder ......................................................................................

97

6

-1-4 ..........................................................................................................

DTS:X ® Ultra

98

6-2

Troubleshooting............................................................................................

100

6

-2-1 ..............................................................................

Frequently Asked Questions

100

6

-2-2 ..................................................................................

Troubleshooting Procedure

101

6-3

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

103

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

107

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

111

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Box Contents

55 TRX40 DESIGNARE motherboard

55 Motherboard driver disc

55 User's Manual

55 Quick Installation Guide

55 One AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor (GC-4XM2G4) 55 One GC-TITAN RIDGE Add-in Card

55 One Wi-Fi antenna

55 Four SATA cables

55 One addressable LED strip adapter cable

55 One RGB LED strip extension cable

55 Two thermistor cables

55 One G Connector

55 M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)

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.

Optional Items

2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)

3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R)

- 6 -

TRX40 DESIGNARE Motherboard Layout

REAR_BUTTON

SYS_FAN1

D2

D1

C2

C1

 

DDR4

DDR4

DDR4

DDR4

USB 2.0 Hub

 

 

 

 

USB20

 

 

 

 

 

U32G2

Intel® GbE

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

USB32G2_LAN2

U32G2C

USB32G2_LAN1

M2_WIFI

AUDIO

Intel® GbE

 

LAN

PCIEX16_1

110

80

60

ALC4050H PCIEX8_1

PCIEX1 80

CODEC

DDR4_B1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_A1

AMD Socket sTRX4

B_BIOS

M_BIOS

M2M

AMD TRX40

M2Q

PCIEX16_2 TRX40 DESIGNARE

USB 2.0 Hub

80

110

80

M2P

 

 

 

PCIEX8_2

 

iTE®

 

 

 

Super I/O

 

DDR4 B2

ATX_12V2 ATX_12V1

PORTDB(Note) SYS FAN6A PUMP SYSFAN6B PUMP

CPU OPT SWPW

SWRST

LED C2

LED2D

 

CPUFAN

TEMP2EC

 

 

 

 

 

ATX

 

 

 

 

 

BAT

 

 

 

 

 

F U32C

 

 

 

 

0 1

 

 

 

 

 

2 3

 

 

 

 

 

4 5

 

 

 

 

 

6 7

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

THB C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VGA

 

 

M2C

 

 

DRAM

 

 

 

 

CPU

 

 

 

 

 

BOOT

 

EC_TEMP1

 

 

 

 

 

OC_PEG

 

 

CLR_CMOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS

 

_FAN5A_

F_

 

PANEL

 

 

 

D_LED1

 

 

TPM

 

 

F_USB20_1 SYS_FAN2

F_USB32_2 F_USB32_1

 

 

F_AUDIO

LED_C1

F_USB20_2

 

 

 

 

PUMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN5B_PUMP

 

 

 

 

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6.

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TRX40 DESIGNARE Motherboard Block Diagram

PCI Express 4.0 Bus

x16

x16

x8

x8

x4

x16 1

 

 

 

x16 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express

 

 

 

PCI Express

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x8 1

 

 

 

x8 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 M.2 Socket 3

PCI Express

 

 

 

PCI Express

 

 

 

(M2M/M2Q)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 USB 3.2 Gen 2

CPU CLK+/- (100~300 MHz)

DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz

AMD Socket sTRX4

CPU

SPI

 

 

 

Dual BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LPC

 

 

TPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bus

 

 

iTE®

 

 

 

 

 

Super I/O

 

PCIe 4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 M.2 Socket 3

 

 

 

6 USB 2.0/1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 USB 2.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hub

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(M2P/M2C)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8 SATA 6Gb/s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.2 WiFi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SATA3 0~7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Module

 

 

 

AMD TRX40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 USB Type-C, with

 

 

PCI Express 4.0 Bus

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 USB 3.2 Gen 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel® GbE

 

Intel® GbE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RJ45

 

 

 

RJ45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 USB 3.2 Gen 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Express x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN1

 

 

 

LAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realtek®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALC4050H

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SpeakerRearOut Center/Subwoofer

MIC Line Out Line In

S/PDIFOut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SpeakerOut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- 8 -

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.

- 9 -

Hardware Installation

1-2

Product Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

CPU

 

AMD Socket sTRX4:

 

 

 

- Support 3rd Generation AMD RyzenThreadripperprocessors

 

 

 

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

 

Chipset

 

AMD TRX40

 

 

 

 

 

Memory

 

8 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)

 

 

 

of system memory

 

 

 

Quad channel memory architecture

 

 

 

Support for DDR4 3200/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

 

 

 

Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules

 

 

 

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.)

 

Audio

 

Realtek® ALC4050H codec+Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec

 

 

 

Support for DTS:X® Ultra

 

 

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

 

 

Support for S/PDIF Out

 

LAN

 

2 x Intel® GbE LAN chips (10/100/1000 Mbit)

 

Wireless

 

Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200

 

Communication

 

- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band

 

Module

 

- BLUETOOTH 5.0

 

 

 

- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate

 

 

 

* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

 

Expansion Slots

 

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

 

 

 

2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x8 (PCIEX8_1, PCIEX8_2)

 

 

 

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

 

 

 

(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.)

 

Multi-Graphics

Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireand 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way AMD

 

Technology

 

CrossFiretechnologies

 

 

 

Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLIand 4-Way/3-Way/2-Way NVIDIA® SLI

 

 

 

technologies

 

Storage Interface

CPU:

 

 

 

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe

 

 

 

4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M)

 

 

 

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2

 

 

 

SSD support) (M2Q)

 

 

 

Chipset:

 

 

 

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 4.0

 

 

 

x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P)

 

 

 

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)

 

 

 

(M2C)

 

 

 

- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

 

 

Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

Hardware Installation

- 10 -

USB

CPU:

 

- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset:

-1 x USB Type-C port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

-1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the internal USB header

-1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

-4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headersChipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

-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

2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

 

1 x OC_PEG power connector

 

1 x CPU fan header

 

1 x water cooling CPU fan header

 

2 x system fan headers

 

4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers

 

2 x addressable LED strip headers

 

2 x RGB LED strip headers

 

4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

 

8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

1 x front panel header

 

1 x front panel audio header

 

1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers

 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

 

1 x GIGABYTE GC-TITAN RIDGE Add-in Card Connector

 

1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S

 

module only)

 

1 x power button

 

1 x reset button

 

2 x temperature sensor headers

 

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

Connectors

1 x Clear CMOS button

 

1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

 

5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)

 

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

2 x RJ-45 ports

 

2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

 

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

 

5 x audio jacks

I/O Controller

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

- 11 -

Hardware Installation

Hardware

 

Voltage detection

Monitor

 

Temperature detection

 

Fan speed detection

 

Water cooling flow rate detection

 

 

Overheating warning

 

Fan fail warning

 

Fan speed control

 

 

 

* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan

 

 

 

(pump) you install.

BIOS

 

2 x 128 Mbit flash

 

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

 

Support for DualBIOS

 

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features

 

Support for APP Center

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecifications.

 

 

-

@BIOS

 

 

-

AutoGreen

 

 

-

Cloud Station

 

 

-

EasyTune

 

 

-

Fast Boot

 

 

-

Game Boost

 

 

-

RGB Fusion

 

 

-

Smart Backup

 

 

-

Smart Keyboard

 

 

-

Smart Survey

 

 

-

System Information Viewer

 

 

-

USB Blocker

 

 

-

USB TurboCharger

 

Support for Q-Flash Plus

 

 

Support for Q-Flash

 

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

 

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Software

 

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)

 

 

cFosSpeed

Operating

Support for Windows 10 64-bit

System

 

 

 

Form Factor

 

XL-ATX Form Factor; 32.5cm x 26.9cm

*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.

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

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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.)

•• Prepare a T20 star screwdriver.

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

•• 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.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

AMD Socket sTRX4

CPU Load Plate Screw

Pin One Triangle

CPU Load Plate Screw

CPU

Pin One Triangle

CPU Carrier Frame

The CPU carrier frame must be slided into the CPU rail frame with the CPU. Do not remove the CPU from the CPU carrier frame.

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Hardware Installation

Step 3:
Use your fingers to pull up the tabs on the two sides of the CPU rail frame to release the CPU rail frame from the CPU socket. Then lift the rail frame.
Step 5:
Grasp the top portion of the CPU carrier frame and align the edges of the CPU carrier frame with the rails of the CPU rail frame. Then slide the carrier frame into the rails until the it stops sliding in.
Hardware Installation
Step 1:
On the CPU metal load plate, there are three screws marked as 1, 2, 3. To loosen/tighten these screws, you need a T20 star screwdriver. The OPEN and CLOSE markings indicate in what order to loosen/ tighten the screws.
To open the CPU metal load plate, loosen the screws in 3>2>1 sequence.
To close the CPU metal load plate, tighten the screws in 1>2>3 sequence.
Screw 3 Screw 2
Step 2:
To open the CPU metal load plate, start by loosening
Screw 3, then Screw 2, and finally Screw 1. After all three screws are loosened, gently lift the load plate to its fully open position.
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.
•• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the CPU socket cap unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cap properly and always replace it when the CPU is removed.
Screw 1

Step 4:

Use one hand to hold the rail frame and the other to slide the external cap out of the rail frame.

CPU Rail

Frame Rails

Make sure the edges of the CPU carrier frame are installed correctly on the rails.

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Step 6:

Push the carrier frame into place and you will hear a "click" sound when it is pushed to the bottom.

Step 7:

Remove the CPU socket cap.

Step 9:

Close the metal load plate. With one finger pressing down on the load plate, begin tightening Screw 1 slightly. Then do the same to Screw 2 and Screw 3. Next, fully tighten the three screws. Make sure the motherboard is placed on a stable surface during the tightening process.

Warning! The CPU carrier frame cannot be placed outside the rails.

Step 8:

AfterinstallingtheCPU,usetwofingers topushdown on the upper portion of the sides of the CPU carrier frame to fasten the rail frame back to the CPU socket.

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CPU Cooler Mounting Holes

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Use a CPU cooler that is specifically designed to be able to cool an AMD RyzenThreadripperprocessor or install a water cooling system to ensure proper heat dissipation and a stable system operation. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)

CPU Cooler Mounting Holes

Step 1:

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

Step 3:

Use one hand to hold the cooler and the other to tighten the screws in a diagonal sequence. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite the one you just tightened. Then do the same to the other pair. Next, fully tighten the four screws.

Step 2:

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four mounting screws with the mounting holes around the CPU socket. NOTE: the spacing between the upper two screws is not the same as that between the lower two screws, please make sure to align the screws correctly).

Step 4:

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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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.

1-4-1 Quad Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard supports Quad Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. The eight DDR4 memory sockets are divided into four channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2Channel C: DDR4_C1, DDR4_C2Channel D: DDR4_D1, DDR4_D2

DDR4 D2 DDR4 D1 DDR4 C2 DDR4 C1

DDR4 A1 DDR4 A2 DDR4 B1 DDR4 B2

Refer to the table below for memory installation according to the number of the memory modules you want to install:

 

DDR4_D2

DDR4_D1

DDR4_C2

DDR4_C1

DDR4_A1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_B2

1 Modules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

2 Modules

 

 

 

 

 

a

 

a

4 Modules

a

 

a

 

 

a

 

a

6 Modules

a

a

a

 

 

a

a

a

8 Modules

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a: Installed, Empty: Not Installed

For optimum performance, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When installing the memory, make sure to begin with the second socket of each channel, such as DDR4_A2, DDR4_B2, DDR4_C2, DDR4_D2.

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Hardware Installation

1-4-2 Installing a Memory

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. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are not compatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR4 DIMM

ADDR4 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 clip at the right end 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 clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

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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.

PCI Express x16 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:

Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out from the slot.

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Hardware Installation

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire/NVIDIA® SLIConfiguration

A.System Requirements

-- Windows 10 64-bit 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

(For the latest GPUs that support the 4-Way/3-way CrossFire/SLI technology, please refer to the AMD/ NVIDIA® website.) (Note 1)

-- CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors

-- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Note 3) (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.

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_1 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.

(Note 3) When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the OC_PEG connector to ensure system stability.

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

Q-Flash Plus Button (Note)

This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not powered on.

Clear CMOS Button

Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.

•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using the clear CMOS button.

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

•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manuallyconfiguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOSconfigurations).

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

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

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Q-Flash Plus Port)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port 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/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Type-C Port

The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

(Note) To enable Q-Flash Plus function, refer to Chapter 5, "Unique Features," for more information.

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SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)

Use this connector to connect an antenna.

Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place where the signal is good.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.

Rear Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.

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/Side Speaker Out

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

Line Out/Front Speaker Out

The line out jack.

Mic In

The Mic in jack.

Audio Jack Configurations:

Jack

Headphone/

4-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

2-channel

 

 

 

 

Center/Subwoofer Speaker

 

 

a

a

Out

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear Speaker Out

 

a

a

a

Line In/Side Speaker Out

 

 

 

a

Line Out/Front Speaker Out

a

a

a

a

Mic In

 

 

 

a

If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line 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 Onboard LEDs and Buttons

Status LEDs

The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/VGA/DRAM LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.

VGA: Graphics card status LED

DRAM: Memory status LED

CPU: CPU status LED

BOOT: Operating system status LED

VGA

DRAM

CPU

BOOT

Quick Button

This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset 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.

RST_SW PW_SW

PW_SW: Power Button

RST_SW: Reset Button

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Hardware Installation

1-9 Internal Connectors

 

 

5

7

1

 

 

6

 

 

8

 

 

10

 

 

9

 

 

4

 

 

2

 

 

20

 

 

15

12

 

11

 

 

12

 

18

 

 

12

 

12

 

 

3

14

9 10 19

17

5

16

8

7

13

21

1)

ATX_12V1/ATX_12V2

12)

M2M/M2Q/M2P/M2C

2)

ATX

13)

F_PANEL

3)

OC_PEG

14)

F_AUDIO

4)

CPU_FAN

15)

F_U32C

5)

SYS_FAN1/2

16)

F_USB32_1/F_USB32_2

6)

SYS_FAN5A/B_PUMP/SYS_FAN6A/B_PUMP

17)

F_USB20_1/F_USB20_2

7)

CPU_OPT

18)

THB_C

8)

EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2

19)

TPM

9)

D_LED1/D_LED2

20)

BAT

10)

LED_C1/LED_C2

21)

CLR_CMOS

11)

SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7

 

 

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_12V1/ATX_12V2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors 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_12V1/ATX_12V2:

 

 

 

 

 

5

8

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

1

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

1

4

 

 

2

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

GND

 

 

 

4

GND

 

 

 

5

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

 

 

 

6

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

 

 

 

7

+12V

 

 

 

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)

 

 

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Hardware Installation

3)OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector)

The power connector provide auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the power cable from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability.

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

6

4

1

+12V

3

1

2

+12V

 

 

3

+12V

 

 

4

GND

 

 

5

GND

 

 

6

GND

4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (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.

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

CPU_FAN

2

Voltage Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

PWM Speed Control

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN1

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN2

 

 

•• 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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6)SYS_FAN5A/B_PUMP/SYS_FAN6A/B_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers)

The fan/pump headers 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. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Smart Fan 5," for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

 

1

2

Voltage Speed Control

 

 

 

 

3

Sense

SYS_FAN5A/B_PUMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

PWM Speed Control

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN6A/B_PUMP

 

 

7)CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)

The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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.

1

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

 

2

Voltage Speed Control

 

 

3

Sense

 

 

 

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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Hardware Installation

8)EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers)

Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection.

 

EC_TEMP2

 

 

1

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

1

SENSOR IN

 

 

 

 

2

GND

EC_TEMP1

1

9)D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)

The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs.

1

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

1

V (5V)

 

D_LED1

 

2

D

 

 

 

 

3

No Pin

 

 

4

G

 

1

 

 

 

D_LED2

 

 

Addressable LED Strip

Adapter Cable

1

Connect one end of the included addressable LED strip adapter cable to this header and the other end to your addressable LED strip. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable LED strip header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.

For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\RGB Fusion."

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.

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10)LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers)

The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.

VG12

R

B

1

12V

G12V

R

B

RGB LED

Strip

1

Pin No.

Definition

1

12V

LED_C1

2

G

 

3

R

 

4

B

1

 

 

LED_C2

 

 

Connect one end of the RGB LED strip extension cable to the header and the other end to your RGB 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.

11)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATAconnectors conform to SATA6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA3Gb/s and SATA1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The AMD Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

SATA3

6

4

2

0

 

 

7

5

3

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

1

7

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

1

 

GND

 

 

 

 

2

 

TXP

 

 

 

 

3

 

TXN

 

 

 

 

4

 

GND

 

 

 

 

5

 

RXN

 

 

 

 

6

 

RXP

 

 

 

 

7

 

GND

 

 

 

To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\

SATAAnd RST Configuration," for more information.

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12)M2M/M2Q/M2P/M2C (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)

The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration. 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 SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

110

80

60

M2M

 

 

80

60

M2Q

 

 

M2P

 

80

110

 

 

 

80

60

M2C

 

 

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

Step 1:

Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 screw kit. Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on the heatsink and then remove the heatsink.

Step 2:

Locate the proper mounting hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and then tighten the standoff first. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.

Step 3:

 

Step 4:

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

The installation is completed, as shown in the

the screw. Replace the heatsink and secure it to

picture above.

the original hole.

 

 

Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and standoff.

 

 

 

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