GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS ELITE AX, Z590 AORUS ELITE Users guide

Z590 AORUS ELITE AX

Z590 AORUS ELITE

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-Z59ELTW-1002R

Z590 AORUS	Z590 AORUS
ELITE AX	ELITE

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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

Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Layout...............................................................			4
Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram..................................................			5
Chapter 1	Hardware Installation.....................................................................................		6
	1-1	Installation Precautions.......................................................................................	6
	1-2	Product Specifications.........................................................................................	7
	1-3	Installing the CPU..............................................................................................	11
	1-4	Installing the Memory........................................................................................	11
	1-5 Installing an Expansion Card.............................................................................		12
	1-6	Back Panel Connectors.....................................................................................	12
	1-7	Internal Connectors...........................................................................................	15
Chapter 2	BIOS Setup..................................................................................................		25
	2-1	Startup Screen...................................................................................................	25
	2-2	The Main Menu..................................................................................................	26
	2-3	Smart Fan 6 ......................................................................................................	27
	2-4	Favorites (F11)..................................................................................................	29
	2-5	Tweaker.............................................................................................................	30
	2-6	Settings..............................................................................................................	35
	2-7	System Info........................................................................................................	39
	2-8	Boot...................................................................................................................	40
	2-9	Save & Exit........................................................................................................	43
Chapter 3	Appendix......................................................................................................		44
	3-1 Configuring a RAID Set.....................................................................................		44
	3-2 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management............................		45
	3-3	Drivers Installation.............................................................................................	47
	Regulatory Notices......................................................................................................		48
	Contact Us...................................................................................................................		52

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Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Layout

	SYS_FAN1	ATX_12V_2X4	CPU_OPT
USB20		ATX_12V_2X2
	M2_WIFIj
DP	USB 2.0 Hub		LGA1200
			<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>(AX)
U32G2			<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>ELITE
U32			<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>AORUS
U320G
U32_LAN			<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Z590

LED_C2

D_LED2 CPU_FAN

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>FAN3_

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>SYS

ATX

AUDIO

	110	80	60
Realtek®	PCIEX16
2.5GbE LAN
			BAT
iTE®	110	80	60
Super I/O
	PCIEX4
CODEC

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>M2A_CPU

<![if ! IE]>

<![endif]>M2B_SB

	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>U32C	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>F U32
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>DDR4 A1 DDR4 A2	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>F_
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>DDR4 B1 DDR4 B2
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>1 0
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>3 2
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>5 4
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>SATA3
Intel® Z590

110	80	60	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>SB
PCIEX1			<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>M2P_
		USB 2.0 Hub
F_AUDIO	LED_C1
Temperature sensor	D_LED1	SYS_FAN2	F_USB2
		SPI_TPM	F_USB1

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>PUMP			THB_C2
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>FAN4	M_BIOS		THB_C1
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>_		CLR_CMOS
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>SYS
	QFLED	F_PANEL CPU		DRAM
	QFLASH_PLUS		VGA	BOOT

Box Contents

55 Z590 AORUS ELITE AX or Z590 AORUS ELITE motherboard

55 User's Manual	55	Four SATA cables
55 Quick Installation Guide	55	One G Connector
55 M.2 screws	55	One antennaj

*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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Z590 AORUS ELITE (AX) Motherboard Block Diagram

PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus

x16
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>x16
					1 M.2 Socket 3
<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>1 PCI Express
					(M2A_CPU) (Note)

CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)

DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 (Note)/

2666/2400/2133 MHz

LGA1200 CPU

DDI DisplayPort

2 M.2 Socket 3

(M2B_SB/M2P_SB)

PCI Express 3.0 Bus

x4

x1

x1

x4

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>x1

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>x4

Realtek®

2.5GbE LAN

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Express

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Express

RJ45

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>PCI

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>PCI

LAN

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>1

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>1

M.2

WIFIj

<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>DMI 3.0

6 SATA 6Gb/s

1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

Intel® Z590

2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A

5 USB 3.2 Gen 1

USB 2.0

4 USB 2.0/1.1

Hub

USB 2.0

4 USB 2.0/1.1

Hub

SPI

BIOS

Bus

TPM

CODEC

eSPI Bus

iTE®

Super I/O

	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>SpeakerRearOut Center/Subwoofer	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>MIC Line	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>S/PDIFOut
	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>SpeakerOut	<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Out
		<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>In
		<![if ! IE]> <![endif]>Line
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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	LGA1200 package:
	-	11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/
		Intel® Core™ i5 processors

-10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/ Intel® Celeron® processors*

*Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family.

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

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset		Intel® Z590 Express Chipset
Memory		11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors:
		- Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
	10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors:
		- Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
	10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors:
		- Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 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 (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 DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
		* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
		(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio		Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec
		* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
	High DefinitionAudio
		2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
	Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN		Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)
Wireless		Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Communication		- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac with wave 2 features, ax, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
Modulej		- BLUETOOTH 5.1
		- 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 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.

(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note)1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

(PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

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Multi-Graphics		Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies
Technology
Storage Interface		CPU:
		- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
		SSD support) (M2A_CPU) (Note)
		Chipset:
		- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 PCIe 3.0 x4/x2
		SSD support) (M2B_SB)
		- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
		3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
		- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
		* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
		connectors.
		Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
USB		Chipset:
		- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
		- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the
		internal USB header
		- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
		- 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
		the internal USB header)
		Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
		- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 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 4-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 addressable LED strip headers
		2 x RGB LED strip headers
		6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
		3 x M.2 Socket 3 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
		1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
		1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI
		2.0 module only)
		1 x Clear CMOS jumper
		1 x Q-Flash Plus button

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Back Panel		1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
Connectors		2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
	3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
	4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)j
		1 x DisplayPort
	1 x RJ-45 port
	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
	Fan fail warning
	Fan speed control
			* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan
			(pump) you install.
BIOS		1 x 256 Mbit flash
	Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
	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
		-	EasyTune
		-	Fast Boot
		-	Game Boost
		-	ON/OFF Charge
		-	RGB Fusion
		-	Smart Backup
		-	System Information Viewer
	Support for Q-Flash Plus
		Support for Q-Flash
	Support for Xpress Install

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	Bundled	Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
	Software	Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility
	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.

Z590 AORUS	Z590 AORUS
ELITE AX	ELITE

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, pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecifications includingtheCPU,graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

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

LGA1200 CPU Socket LGA1200 CPU

Alignment	Alignment	Notch	Notch
Key	Key
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_A1, DDR4_A2Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2

Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration:

	DDR4_A1	DDR4_A2	DDR4_B1	DDR4_B2
2 Modules	- -	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 Back Panel Connectors

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)j

Use this connector to connect an antenna.

Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better

signal reception.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanism. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

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

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USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 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 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. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first.

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 Type-C® Port

The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specifications. Use this port for USB devices.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 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

2.5 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

1 Gbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

100 Mbps data rate

LAN Port

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. 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).

Mic In/Side Speaker Out

The Mic in jack.

(Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's website.

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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.

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

HD Audio Manager application.

•• Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,firstremovethecablefromyour 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.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on configuring the audio software.

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1-7 Internal Connectors
4	1	1	6	3	7
					8
					4
					2
10					14
					13
19					9
10
10					17
					18

12

8

7

4

16

15

5

21

11

20

1)	ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4	12)	F_AUDIO
2)	ATX	13)	F_U32C
3)	CPU_FAN	14)	F_U32
4)	SYS_FAN1/2/3	15)	F_USB1/F_USB2
5)	SYS_FAN4_PUMP	16)	SPI_TPM
6)	CPU_OPT	17)	THB_C1/THB_C2
7)	LED_C1/LED_C2	18)	CLR_CMOS
8)	D_LED1/D_LED2	19)	BAT
9)	SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5	20)	CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
10)	M2A_CPU/M2B_SB/M2P_SB	21)	QFLASH_PLUS
11)	F_PANEL

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 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.

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12

ATX_12V_2X2

5	8
1	4
	ATX_12V_2X4

12 24

1

13

ATX

ATX_12V_2X2:

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	GND
3	+12V
4	+12V
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
1	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)	5	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
2	GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)	6	+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
3	GND	7	+12V
4	GND	8	+12V
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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