Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Ultra Gaming WIFI-OP Service Manual

Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI

Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-Z37AUWO-1001R

Z370 AORUS ULTRA	Z370 AORUS ULTRA
GAMING WIFI	GAMING 2.0

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Product Name: Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI

Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 conforms with the essential requirements of the following directives:

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU:

Conduction & Radiated Emissions:	EN 55022:2010/AC2011
Immunity:	EN 55024:2010
Power-line harmonics:	EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009
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Safety:

EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A12:2011+A1:2010+

AC:2011+A2:2013

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Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU:

Technical Requirements:	EN 300 328 v2.1.1,
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	EN 301 489-1 v2.2.0 (draft), EN 301 489-17 v3.2.0
	(draft)
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Motherboard

Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI

Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0

Apr. 20, 2018

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Identifying Your Motherboard Revision

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

Example:

Table of Contents

Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI Motherboard Layout..............................................		5
Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 Motherboard Layout................................................		6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................		7
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................	7
1-2	Product Specifications......................................................................................	8
1-3	Installing the CPU...........................................................................................	12
1-4	Installing the Memory......................................................................................	12
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card..........................................................................		13
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration...............................		13
1-7	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................	14
1-8	Internal Connectors........................................................................................	16
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................		25
2-1	Startup Screen................................................................................................	25
2-2	M.I.T................................................................................................................	26
2-3	System............................................................................................................	32
2-4	BIOS...............................................................................................................	33
2-5	Peripherals......................................................................................................	36
2-6	Chipset............................................................................................................	39
2-7	Power..............................................................................................................	40
2-8	Save & Exit.....................................................................................................	42
Chapter 3 Appendix.......................................................................................................		43
3-1 Configuring a RAID Set..................................................................................		43
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory..............................................................		45
3-3	Drivers Installation..........................................................................................	47
Regulatory Statements..............................................................................................		48
Contact Us.................................................................................................................		52

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Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI Motherboard Layout

	KB_MS_USB30		ATX_12V_2X4
		SYS_FAN1	CPU_FAN

M2_WIFI	CPU_OPT

TYPEC USB31	ASMedia®				LGA1151
	USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI	Controller
R_USB30
USB_LAN
AUDIO					_32G
	110	80	60	42	M2Q
	PCIEX1_1	Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI
Intel® GbE

LAN	PCIEX16

DLED V SW2	C2 D LED2
PUMP	LED
SYS FAN3_
ATX
F USB30	F USB30C
DDR4 4 DDR4 2 DDR4 3 DDR4 1

iTE®	PCIEX1_2
Super I/O	80	60	42
	PCIEX8
CODEC
	PCIEX1_3
	PCIEX4
F_AUDIO			DLED_V_SW1

SPDIF_O LED_C1

D_LED1

			THB_C
32G	Intel® Z370
			1 0
M2A			SATA3
			3 2
M_BIOS
BAT
	B_BIOS		4
		SATA3 5
	CLR_CMOS
TPM F_USB2 F_USB1	SYS_FAN2A	F_PANEL	CPU	DRAM
SYS_FAN2B			VGA	BOOT

Box Contents

55	Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI motherboard	55	Four SATA cables
55	Motherboard driver disk	55	I/O Shield
55	User's Manual	55	One G Connector
55	Quick Installation Guide	55	One Wi-Fi antenna

*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 Motherboard Layout

	KB_MS_USB30		ATX_12V_2X4
		SYS_FAN1	CPU_FAN
			CPU_OPT

TYPEC USB31	ASMedia®				LGA1151
	USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI	Controller
R_USB30
USB_LAN
AUDIO					_32G
	110	80	60	42	M2Q
	PCIEX1_1	Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0
Intel® GbE

LAN	PCIEX16

DLED V SW2	C2 D LED2
PUMP	LED
SYS FAN3_
ATX
F USB30	F USB30C
DDR4 4 DDR4 2 DDR4 3 DDR4 1

iTE®	PCIEX1_2
Super I/O	80	60	42
	PCIEX8
CODEC
	PCIEX1_3
	PCIEX4
F_AUDIO			DLED_V_SW1

SPDIF_O LED_C1

D_LED1

			THB_C
32G	Intel® Z370
			1 0
M2A			SATA3
			3 2
M_BIOS
BAT
	B_BIOS		4
		SATA3 5
	CLR_CMOS
TPM F_USB2 F_USB1	SYS_FAN2A	F_PANEL	CPU	DRAM
SYS_FAN2B			VGA	BOOT

Box Contents

55	Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING 2.0 motherboard	55	Four SATA cables
55	Motherboard driver disk	55	I/O Shield
55	User's Manual	55	One G Connector
55	Quick Installation Guide

*The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1-2	Product Specifications
	CPU	Support for 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
		Intel® Core™ i3 processors in the LGA1151 package
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset	Intel® Z370 Express Chipset
	Memory	4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of system memory
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
		Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
		non-ECC mode)
		Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
		Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
		modules.)
	Onboard	Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
	Graphics	- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz

		* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.2.
	Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio		Realtek® ALC1220 codec
	High Definition Audio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN		Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless		Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Communication		BLUETOOTH 4.2, 4.1, BLE, 4.0, 3.0, 2.1+EDR
Module (Note)		Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 867 Mbps data rate
		* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
		* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
		be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)
		* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is
		populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
		* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2 and PCIEX1_3 slots. When
		the PCIEX1_2 or PCIEX1_3 slot is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x1
		mode.
	3 x PCI Express x1 slots
		(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Multi-Graphics		Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 2-Way NVIDIA® SLI™ technologies
Technology		Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire™

technologies

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Storage Interface		Chipset:
		- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe x4/
		x2 SSD support) (M2Q_32G)
		- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
		x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_32G)
		- 32 GB Intel® Optane™ Memory pre-installed (M2Q_32G)
		- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		- Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
		* Refer to "1-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
		connectors.
		Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
USB		Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
		- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
		- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
		Chipset:
		- 1 x USB Type-C™ port with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, available through the
		internal USB header
		- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
		the internal USB header)
		- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
		the internal USB headers)
Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		1 x CPU fan header
		1 x water cooling CPU fan header
		3 x system fan headers
		1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
		2 x digital LED strip headers
		2 x digital LED strip power select jumpers
		2 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip headers
		6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
		1 x front panel header
		1 x front panel audio header
		1 x S/PDIF Out header
		1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
		1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
		1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
		module only)
		1 x Clear CMOS jumper

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Back Panel		1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Connectors		2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) (Note)
	1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
	1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
	1 x HDMI port
	4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
	2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	1 x RJ-45 port
	1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
	5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In,
		Line Out, Mic In)
I/O Controller		iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware		Voltage detection
Monitor		Temperature detection
	Fan speed detection
	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.
		-	3D OSD
		-	@BIOS
		-	AutoGreen
		-	BIOS Setup
		-	Color Temperature
		-	Cloud Station
		-	EasyTune
		-	Easy RAID
		-	Fast Boot
		-	Game Boost
		-	ON/OFF Charge
		-	Platform Power Management
		-	RGB Fusion

(Note) Only for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI.

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	Unique Features		-	Smart Backup
			-	Smart Keyboard
			-	Smart TimeLock
			-	Smart HUD
			-	System Information Viewer
			-	USB Blocker
			-	USB DAC-UP 2
			-	V-Tuner
			Support for Q-Flash
		Support for Xpress Install
	Bundled		Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software		cFosSpeed
	Operating	Support for Windows 10 64-bit
	System
	Form Factor		ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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

Z370 AORUS ULTRA	Z370 AORUS ULTRA
GAMING WIFI	GAMING 2.0

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
	Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
	••	Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
		(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
	••	Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
	••	CPU to prevent hardware damage.
		Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
	••	locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
		Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
	••	Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
	••	of the CPU may occur.
		Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
		that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the
		standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
		specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
		card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

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

LGA1151 CPU Socket			LGA1151 CPU
Alignment Key	Alignment Key	Notch	Notch

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

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

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

•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

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

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

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

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

Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3

Dual Channel Memory Configurations Table

	DDR4_4	DDR4_2	DDR4_3	DDR4_1
2 Modules	- -	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS
	DS/SS	- -	DS/SS	- -
4 Modules	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS	DS/SS

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

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

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

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.

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

1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™ Configuration

A.System Requirements

-- Windows 10 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 3-way CrossFire technology, please refer to the AMD website.) (Note 1) -- CrossFire (Note 2)/SLI bridge connectors

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

B.Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:

Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install CrossFire/SLI graphics cards on the PCI

Express x16 slots. (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) When using dual core graphics cards, only 2-way is supported.

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

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

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors

(Note)

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

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

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

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

SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) (Note)

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 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

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

USB Type-C™ Port

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

HDMI Port

The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio

formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.

After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port

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

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

(Note)

Only for Z370 AORUS ULTRA GAMING WIFI.

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USB 2.0/1.1 Port

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

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)

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

Rear Speaker Out (Black)

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

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Line In (Blue)

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

Line Out (Green)

The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used). Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

•• To enable or configure the audio amplifying function for the Line out jack, please access the HD

Audio Manager application.

•• 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 using the HD Audio Manager application.

•• Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more audio software information.

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

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

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1-8	Internal Connectors
	4	1				6	3		9
									8
									7
									5
									2
									15
	11								16
									19
									10
	11
	21								10
	14
	13	8	7	9	18	17	4	12 20	22
1)	ATX_12V_2X4					12)	F_PANEL
2)	ATX					13)	F_AUDIO
3)	CPU_FAN					14)	SPDIF_O
4)	SYS_FAN1/2A/2B					15)	F_USB30C
5)	SYS_FAN3_PUMP					16)	F_USB30
6)	CPU_OPT					17)	F_USB1/F_USB2
7)	LED_C1/LED_C2					18)	TPM
8)	D_LED1/D_LED2					19)	THB_C
9)	DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2					20)	CLR_CMOS
10)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5					21)	BAT
11)	M2Q_32G/M2A_32G					22)	CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT

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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