Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme User Manual

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X570 AORUS XTREME

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-X57AXRE-1001R

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Gigabyte X570 Aorus Xtreme User Manual

Motherboard

X570 AORUS XTREME

Motherboard

X570 AORUS XTREME

Jun. 28, 2019

Jun. 28, 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

X570 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout.................................................................

7

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

9

1-1

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

9

1-2

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

10

1-3

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

14

 

1-3-1

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

14

 

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

16

1-4

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

17

 

1-4-1 Dual 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 Buttons, Switches and LEDs...........................................................

23

1-9

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

25

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

39

2-1

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

40

2-2

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

41

2-3

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

43

2-4

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

44

2-5

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

48

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

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

69

4-1

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

69

4-2

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

70

4-3

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

70

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

Stereo Mix

98

6

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

Using the Voice Recorder

99

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 X570 AORUS XTREME motherboard

55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers

55 User's Manual

55 Quick Installation Guide

55 Six SATA cables

55 Two Wi-Fi antennas

55 One G Connector

55 One front panel extension cable

55 Two addressable LED strip adapter cables

55 One RGB LED strip extension cable

55 One noise detection cable

55 One AORUS RGB Fan Commander

55 Six Velcro cable ties

55 Two thermistors cables

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)

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X570 AORUS XTREME Motherboard Layout

 

ATX_12V1

 

 

REAR_BUTTON

 

 

ATX_12V

 

SYS_FAN1

 

 

 

R_USB

USB 2.0 Hub

 

 

 

M2_WIFI

 

 

 

 

R_U31_U30

Intel® GbE

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

USB31_LAN2

 

 

 

 

USB31_LAN1

Aquantia GbE

 

 

 

LAN

 

 

 

TYPEC

BBIOS LED

MBIOS LED

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

B_BIOS

 

M_BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

110

80

60

42

PCIEX16

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

LED_C2

CPU_OPT

SYS_FAN6_PUMP

EC_TEMP2

D_LED2

EC_TEMP1

SYS_FAN5_PUMP

Socket AM4

X570 AORUS XTREME

PW_SW SYS_FAN4

RST_SWSYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2

ATX

 

 

F_PANEL

LED C1

 

 

 

SOCKET

 

DB_PORT(Note)

 

DDR4A1 DDR4A2 DDR4B1 DDR4B2

F_USB31C

 

 

 

M2A_

NOISE_SENSOR

D LED1

 

 

 

ESS SABRE9218

 

 

BAT

 

 

 

110

80

60

42

PCIEX8

 

 

 

CODEC

 

 

 

110

80

60

42

PCIEX4

F_AUDIO

OC_PEG

TPM

M2C_SOCKET M2B_SOCKET

 

 

 

 

0

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

 

 

 

 

AMD X570

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F_USB1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F_USB30_1

 

 

 

 

iTE®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super I/O

USB 3.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gen 1 Hub

 

 

 

SB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS_SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F_USB30_2

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6. - 7 -

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hardware Installation

1-2

Product Specifications

 

 

 

 

CPU

AMD Socket AM4, support for:

 

 

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/

 

 

2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/

 

 

2nd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors/

 

 

AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors

 

 

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

 

Chipset

AMD X570

 

 

 

 

Memory

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors:

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

2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/2nd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors/AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors:

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

4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory

Dual channel memory architecture

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® ALC1220-VB codec

 

 

* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

 

ESS SABRE9218 DAC chip

 

High Definition Audio

 

 

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

 

Support for S/PDIF Out

LAN

1 x Aquantia GbE LAN chip (10 Gbit/5 Gbit/2.5 Gbit/1000 Mbit/100 Mbit) (LAN1)

 

1 x Intel® GbE LAN phy (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)

Wireless

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

Communication

 

BLUETOOTH 5.0

Module

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

Integrated in the CPU (PCIEX16/PCIEX8):

 

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors:

-1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)

-1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x8 (PCIEX8)2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors:

-1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)

-1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x8 (PCIEX8)

*For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

*The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When using the 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.

2nd Generation AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors/AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors:

-1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x8 (PCIEX16)

Hardware Installation

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Expansion Slots

Integrated in the Chipset (PCIEX4):

 

-

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 1)/3.0 and running at x4

Multi-Graphics

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

Technology (Note 2)

Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireand 2-Way AMD CrossFiretechnologies

Storage Interface Integrated in the CPU (M2A_SOCKET):

 

3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors:

 

-

1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and

 

 

PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support)

 

2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/2nd Generation AMD Ryzenwith Radeon

 

Vega Graphics processors/AMD Ryzenwith RadeonVega Graphics processors:

 

-

1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and

 

 

PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)

 

Integrated in the Chipset (M2B_SOCKET/M2C_SOCKET):

 

-

1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and

 

 

PCIe 4.0 (Note 1)/3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2B_SOCKET)

 

-

1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and

 

 

PCIe 4.0 (Note 1)/3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_SOCKET)

 

-

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 

-

Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

 

 

* Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA

 

 

connectors.

USB

 

Integrated in the CPU:

 

 

-

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2

(Note 1)/Gen 1 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panelIntegrated in the Chipset:

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

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

-3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header

Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:

-2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header

-2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headerChipset+USB 2.0 Hub:

-4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel

(Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors only.

(Note 2) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors only.

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Hardware Installation

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

 

4 x system fan headers

 

2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers

 

2 x addressable LED strip headers

 

2 x RGB LED strip headers

 

3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

 

6 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

 

1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header

 

1 x noise detection header

 

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

 

 

module only)

 

2 x temperature sensor headers

 

1 x power button

 

1 x reset button

 

2 x BIOS switches

 

Voltage Measurement Points

Back Panel

 

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

Connectors

 

1 x Clear CMOS button

 

2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

 

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

 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 1)/Gen 1 Type-A ports (red)

 

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

 

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

 

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 

2 x RJ-45 ports

 

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

 

5 x audio jacks

I/O Controller

 

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

 

 

 

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.

 

 

Noise detection

(Note 1) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors only.

Hardware Installation

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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

 

cFosSpeed

 

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster (12 months license)

Operating

Support for Windows 10 64-bit

System

 

 

 

Form Factor

 

E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 27.0cm

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

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

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

Hardware Installation

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.)

 

••

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

 

 

CPU to prevent hardware damage.

 

••

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

 

••

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

 

••

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

 

 

of the CPU may occur.

 

••

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

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

A Small Triangle Mark-

ing Denotes Pin One AM4 Socket of the Socket

A Small Triangle Mark-

ing Denotes CPU Pin AM4 CPU One

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

Hardware Installation

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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.

•• Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket. The CPU cannot fit in if oriented incorrectly. Adjust the

CPU orientation if this occurs.

Step 1:

Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.

Step 2:

Align the CPU pin one (small triangle marking) with the triangle mark on the CPU socket and gently insert the CPU into the socket. Make sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes.

Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.

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Hardware Installation

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

Step 1:

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

Step 3:

Turn the cam handle from the left side to the right side (as the picture above shows) to lock into place. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 2:

Hook the CPU cooler clip to the mounting lug on one side of the retention frame. On the other side, push straight down on the CPU cooler clip to hook it to the mounting lug on the retention frame.

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.

Hardware Installation

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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 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DDR4_A1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_B2

 

 

 

 

 

2 Modules

 

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

- -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

DDR4_B2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_A1

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

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

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. For optimum performance, when enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, we recommend that you install them in the DDR4_A2 and DDR4_B2 sockets.

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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 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.

Hardware Installation

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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 (Note 1)

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

-- 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. (To set up a 2-Way configuration, we recommend installing the graphics cards on the

PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 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 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) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors/2nd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors only. (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.

Hardware Installation

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Q-Flash Plus Button (Note 1)

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.

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.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0

specification. Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (White)

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note 1), make sure to insert the

USB flash drive into this port first.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 2)/Gen 1 Type-A Port (Red)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Note 2)/Gen 1 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.

RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Note 1) To enable Q-Flash Plus function, refer to Chapter 5, "Unique Features," for more information. (Note 2) For 3rd Generation AMD Ryzenprocessors only.

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Hardware Installation

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.

RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 GB data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection/

Speed LED:

 

Connection/Activity LED:

Speed LED Activity LED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State

Description

 

State

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

10 Gbps data rate

 

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

5 Gbps/ 2.5 Gbps/ 1 Gbps/

 

On

No data transmission or receiving is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 Mbps data rate

 

 

occurring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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/Side Speaker Out

The Mic in jack.

Audio Jack Configurations:

Jack

Headphone/

4-channel

5.1-channel

7.1-channel

2-channel

 

 

 

 

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

 

 

a

a

Rear Speaker Out

 

a

a

a

Line In/Side Speaker Out

 

 

 

a

Line Out/Front Speaker Out

a

a

a

a

Mic In/Side Speaker Out

 

 

 

a

If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be Side Speaker out through the audio driver.

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

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

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1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs

BIOS Switches and BIOS LED Indicators

The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function. The LED indicator (MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED) shows which BIOS is active.

BBIOS_LED MBIOS_LED

BIOS_SW

 

 

2

1: Main BIOS (Boot from the main BIOS)

1

2

2: Backup BIOS (Boot from the backup BIOS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1: Dual BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB

2: Single BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS_SW

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS LED Indicators:

MBIOS_LED (The main BIOS is active)

BBIOS_LED (The backup BIOS is active)

Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn off your computer and power supply.

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.

PW_SW

RST_SW

PW_SW: Power Button

RST_SW: Reset Button

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Hardware Installation

Voltage Measurement Points

Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages. You can employ following way to measure component voltages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCORE SOC VCORE VDIMM DDRVTT VPP 25V VDDP PCH CLDO PCHIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin Pin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steps:

Connect the red lead of the multimeter to the pin 1 (Power) of a voltage measurement point and the black lead to the pin 2 (ground).

Hardware Installation

- 24 -

1-9 Internal Connectors

5

1

8

7

4

9

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

12

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

16

14 18

 

3

 

 

 

 

1)

ATX_12V/ATX_12V1

11)

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

2)

ATX

12)

M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET/M2C_SOCKET

3)

OC_PEG

13)

F_PANEL

4)

CPU_FAN

14)

F_AUDIO

5)

SYS_FAN1/2/3/4

15)

F_USB31C

6)

SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP

16)

F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2

7)

CPU_OPT

17)

F_USB1

8)

EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2

18)

TPM

9)

LED_C1/LED_C2

19)

BAT

10)

D_LED1/D_LED2

20)

NOISE_SENSOR

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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Hardware Installation

1/2) ATX_12V/ATX_12V1/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_12V/ATX_12V1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

8

3

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

4

4

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX_12V/ATX_12V1

5

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

ATX

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin

24

GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATX)

 

 

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3)OC_PEG (PCIe Power Connector)

The power connector provides auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the 2x3 power cable from the power supply to this connector to ensure system stability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

6

3

+12V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (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 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN

 

2

Voltage Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

4

PWM Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYS_FAN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4

•• 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_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_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

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

Voltage Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

PWM Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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8)EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers)

Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection.

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

1

1

1

SENSOR IN

EC TEMP2

EC TEMP1

2

GND

 

 

9)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.

 

1

Pin No.

Definition

 

1

12V

LED_C2

 

 

2

G

 

 

1

 

3

R

LED_C1

 

4

B

VG12

R

B

1

12V

G12V

R

B

RGB LED

Strip

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.

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)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.

 

 

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

1

V(5V)

1

 

1

2

D

 

3

No Pin

D_LED1

D_LED2

 

 

4

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect your addressable LED strip

 

 

 

to the header. The power pin (marked

 

 

 

with a triangle on the plug) of the LED

 

 

 

strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the

 

Addressable

 

addressable LED strip header. Incorrect

 

 

connection may lead to the damage of

 

LED strip

 

 

adapter cable

 

the LED strip.

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

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.

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

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors support

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

4

2

0

 

 

SATA3 5

3

1

Pin No.

Definition

 

 

 

7

 

1

1

GND

 

2

TXP

 

 

 

7

 

1

3

TXN

 

 

 

4

GND

 

 

 

5

RXN

 

 

 

6

RXP

 

 

 

7

GND

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