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X299 UD4 EX
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-X29UD4E-1001R
Copyright
© 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the speciî‚¿cations and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or
by any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
î‚„For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
î‚„In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
î‚„For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Motherboard
X299 UD4 EX
Aug. 25, 2017
Aug. 25 , 2017
Motherboard
X299 UD4 EX
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Table of Contents
X299 UD4 EX Motherboard Layout .................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................5
1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 5
1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 6
1-3 Installing the CPU ............................................................................................ 9
1-4 Installing the Memory ....................................................................................... 9
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 10
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration .............................. 11
1-7 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 12
1-8 Onboard LEDs ............................................................................................... 13
1-9 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 14
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................24
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 24
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 25
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 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 43
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 45
3-3 ConguringIntel®VirtualRAIDonCPU(Intel®VROC) .................................. 46
3-4 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 48
RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 49
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 52
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X299 UD4 EX Motherboard Layout
Box Contents
5X299 UD4 EX Motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One G Connector
5Quick Installation Guide 5Two Mini-DisplayPort Cables
5One THB_C Header Cable 5GC-ALPINERIDGE
5GC-ALPINERIDGEdriverdisk 5GC-ALPINERIDGE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.
When using a 44-lane/28-lane CPU: When using a 16-lane CPU:
DDR4_1_1B
DDR4_3_2B
DDR4_2_1A
DDR4_4_2A
DDR4_4_2C
DDR4_2_1C
DDR4_3_2D
DDR4_1_1D
DDR4_4_2A
DDR4_2_1A
DDR4_3_2B
DDR4_1_1B
ASMedia® USB 3.1
Gen 2 Controller
KB_MS_USB30
AUDIO
X299 UD4 EX
USB30_LAN
SYS_FAN2
R_USB30
LGA2066
DRAM
ATX_12V_2X4_2
LED_C2 CPU_FAN
CPU_OPT
HPWR_FAN_PUMP
EC_TEMP1
ATX
F_USB30_2F_USB30_1
SATA3 7531
6420
BOOT
M2Q_32G
Intel® X299
iTE®
Super I/O
80 60 42
CPU
VGA
M2P_32G
80 60110
SYS_FAN1
Intel®
GbE LAN
CODEC
PCIEX16_1
BAT
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX4_1
PCIEX4_2
PCIEX8
M_BIOS B_BIOS
VROC
THB_C
CLR_CMOS
F_PANELF_USB2F_USB1TPM
LED_C1
D_LED
SPDIF_O
F_AUDIO
R_USB31
DLED_V_SW
GC-M2-U2
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rst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certied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Specications
CPU Support for Intel® Core™ X series processors in the LGA2066 package
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
î‚ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® X299 Express Chipset
Memory 8xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto128GBofsystemmemory(Note1)
4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory(Note2)
4 channel memory architecture(Note1)
Dual channel memory architecture(Note2)
SupportforDDR42667/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
î‚ŠSupport for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
 (GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemory
modules.)
Audio Realtek® ALC1220 codec
HighDenitionAudio
î‚Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
î‚ŠSupport for S/PDIF Out
LAN Intel®GbELANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 2xPCIExpressx16slots,runningatx16(PCIEX16_1,PCIEX16_2)
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx8(PCIEX8)
2xPCIExpressx16slots,runningatx4(PCIEX4_1,PCIEX4_2)
 (AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
 * Refer to"1-6 SettingupAMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration," forthe
installation notices for the PCI Express x16 slots.
Multi-Graphics
Technology
 Support for NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ and 3-Way(Note3)/2-Way(Note1)NVIDIA® SLI™
technologies
 Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 3-Way(Note3)/2-Way AMD CrossFire™
technologies
Storage Interface î‚ŠChipset:
- 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280SATAandPCIe
x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2Q_32G)
 - 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2260/2280/22110SATAandPCIe
x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2P_32G)
- 1 x U.2 connector (from the GC-M2-U2 adapter pre-installed in the M2Q_32G
connector)
* The M2Q_32G connector and the U.2 connector cannot be used at the same time.
- 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 - SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
 * Referto"1-9InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheM.2,U.2,and
SATA connectors.
Intel® Optane™MemoryReady
Intel®VROCReady
(Note1) Supportedwhenusinga44-laneor28-laneCPU.
(Note2) Supportedwhenusinga16-laneCPU.
(Note3) Supportedwhenusinga44-laneCPU.
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USB Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
 - 2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)onthebackpanel
î‚ŠChipset:
 - 10xUSB3.1Gen1ports(6portsonthebackpanel,4portsavailablethrough
theinternalUSBheaders)
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal
Connectors
î‚Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
î‚Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
î‚Š1 x CPU fan header
î‚Š1 x water cooling CPU fan header
î‚Š2 x system fan headers
î‚Š1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header
î‚Š1 x digital LED strip header
î‚Š1 x digital LED strip power select jumper
2xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncableheaders
î‚Š2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
î‚Š 1 x U.2 connector (from the GC-M2-U2 adapter pre-installed in the M2Q_32G
connector)
î‚Š8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x Intel®VROCUpgradeKeyheader
î‚Š1 x front panel header
î‚Š1 x front panel audio header
î‚Š1 x S/PDIF Out header
î‚Š2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers
î‚Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
î‚Š1 x Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card connector
1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header
î‚Š1 x temperature sensor header
î‚Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
î‚Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)
î‚Š6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1xRJ-45port
6xaudiojacks(Center/SubwooferSpeakerOut,RearSpeakerOut,SideSpeaker
Out,LineIn,LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
î‚ŠVoltage detection
î‚ŠTemperature detection
î‚ŠFan speed detection
Watercoolingowratedetection
î‚ŠOverheating warning
î‚ŠFan fail warning
î‚ŠFan speed control
 * Whetherthefan(pump)speedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthefan
(pump)youinstall.
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BIOS 2x128Mbitash
î‚ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
î‚ŠSupport for DualBIOSâ„¢
î‚ŠPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features î‚ŠSupport for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 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
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart HUD
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- V-Tuner
î‚ŠSupport for Q-Flash
î‚ŠSupport for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
î‚ŠcFosSpeed
Operating
System î‚ŠSupport for Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor î‚ŠATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, U.2 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specications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecications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.
To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is
inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.
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.
Alignment Key
Alignment Key
LGA2066 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of
the CPU Socket
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA2066 CPU
Triangle Pin One
Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
Notch
Notch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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4Channel/DualChannelMemoryConguration
• When using a 44-lane/28-lane CPU:
This motherboard supports 4 Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically
detectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.TheeightDDR4memorysocketsaredividedintofour
channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2_1A,DDR4_4_2A
ChannelB:DDR4_1_1B,DDR4_3_2B
ChannelC:DDR4_2_1C,DDR4_4_2C
ChannelD:DDR4_1_1D,DDR4_3_2D
Note: When installing the memory,make sure to begin with the rst socket of each channel,such as
DDR4_2_1A,DDR4_1_1B,DDR4_2_1C,orDDR4_1_1D.
• When using a 16-lane CPU:
This motherboard supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically
detectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.Thefourmemorysocketsaredividedintotwochannels
and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2_1A,DDR4_4_2A
ChannelB:DDR4_1_1B,DDR4_3_2B
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.
Refertothetablebelowformemoryinstallationaccordingtothenumberofthememorymodulesyouwanttoinstall:
DDR4_1_1B DDR4_3_2B DDR4_2_1A DDR4_4_2A DDR4_4_2C DDR4_2_1C DDR4_3_2D DDR4_1_1D
2 Modules r r r r r a r a
4 Modules a r a r r a r a
6 Modules a r a r a a a a
8 Modules a a a a a a a a
a: Installed, r: Not Installed.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4_2A DDR4_2_1A DDR4_3_2B DDR4_1_1B
2 Modules rara
4 Modules aaaa
a: Installed, r: Not Installed.
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1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA® SLI™Conguration
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.
(Note1) Whenusingdualcoregraphicscards,only2-wayissupported.
(Note2) Thebridgeconnector(s)maybeneededornotdependingonyourgraphicscards.
(Note3) SupportstheCrossFiretechnologyonly.
A. System Requirements
-Windows 10 64-bit operating systema
-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/SLItechnology,pleaserefertotheAMD/NVIDIA®
website.)(Note1)
-CrossFire (Note2)/SLI bridge connectors
-Apowersupplywithsufcient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.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire(Note2)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold
edge connectors on top of the cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16_1 slot.
PCIEX16_1
PCIEX8
PCIEX16_2
PCIEX4_1
Refertothetablebelowwhenusinga44-laneCPU:
1-Way 2-Way 3-Way
PCIEX16_1 a(x16) a(x16) a(x16)
PCIEX16_2 ra(x16) a(x16)
PCIEX8 r r a(x8)
a: Installed, r: Not Installed.
Refertothetablebelowwhenusinga28-laneCPU:
1-Way 2-Way
PCIEX16_1 a(x16) a(x16)
PCIEX16_2 ra(x8)
PCIEX8 r r
a: Installed, r: Not Installed.
Refertothetablebelowwhenusinga16-laneCPU:
1-Way 2-Way (Note3)
PCIEX16_1 a(x8) a(x8)
PCIEX16_2 ra(x4)
PCIEX8 r r
a: Installed, r: Not Installed.
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C.Conguring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 CrossFireis 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
CongureSLI,Surround,PhysX screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
1-7 Back Panel Connectors
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specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0specication.
Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Side Speaker Out (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On
No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more audio software information.
1-8 Onboard LEDs
Status LEDs
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, graphics card, memory, and operating system are working properly
aftersystempower-on.IftheCPU/VGA/DRAMLEDison,thatmeansthecorrespondingdeviceisnotworking
normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven't entered the operating system yet.
CPU: CPU status LED
VGA: Graphics card status LED
DRAM: Memory status LED
BOOT: Operating system status LED
DRAM
BOOT
CPU
VGA
Line Out (Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to
connectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
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1-9 Internal Connectors
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.
2
4
1) ATX_12V_2X4_2
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) CPU_OPT
6) HPWR_FAN_PUMP
7) EC_TEMP1
8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7
9) M2Q_32G/M2P_32G
10) GC-M2-U2
11) LED_C1/LED_C2
12) D_LED
13) DLED_V_SW
14) F_PANEL
15) F_ AUDIO
16) SPDIF_O
17) F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
18) F_USB1/F_USB2
19) THB_C
20) TPM
21) BAT
22) CLR_CMOS
23) VROC
1 3
8
9
6
12
5
7
11
11
9
14
15
16
17
18
23
19
22
21
4
2013 10
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
24
12
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rst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:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
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
95VSB(standby+5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V(Only for 2x12-pin
ATX)
23 +5V(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
12 3.3V(Onlyfor2x12-pin
ATX)
24 GND(Onlyfor2x12-pinATX)
ATX_12V_2X4_2:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (Fan Headers)
All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblackconnectorwireis
thegroundwire).Thespeedcontrolfunctionrequirestheuseofafanwithfanspeedcontroldesign.For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
•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.
•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercapontheheaders.
ATX_12V_2X4_2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
41
85
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2Voltage Speed Control
3Sense
4PWM Speed Control
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN2
1
SYS_FAN1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
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5) 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.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
6) HPWR_FAN_PUMP (3 Amp Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)
The fan/pump 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. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter
2,"BIOSSetup,""M.I.T.,"formoreinformation
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2Voltage Speed Control
3Sense
4PWM Speed Control
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2Voltage Speed Control
3Sense
4PWM Speed Control
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Because a 3 Amp fan can run very fast, DO NOT touch it when it is operating to avoid injury.
7) EC_TEMP1 (Temperature Sensor Header)
Connect the thermistor cable to the header for temperature detection.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1SENSORIN
2 GND
1
8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 (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 Intel®ChipsetsupportsRAID0,
RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
1
1
SATA3 7 5 3 1
6 4 2 0
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5RXN
6RXP
7 GND
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SATA
AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
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9) M2Q_32G/M2P_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportsRAIDconguration.Please
notethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATA
harddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithanM.2PCIeSSD,youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOS
mode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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 
1 2 3  
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
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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B_
B_
F
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S
S
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_F
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U
S  _S
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USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


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80 60110
Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.
Step 1:
Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. Locate the proper mounting hole
fortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthenscrewthenutrst.
Step 2:
LocatethepropermountingholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandthentightenthestandoffrst.Insert
the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.
Step 3:
PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.Replacetheheatsinkandsecureittothe
original hole.
•Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut.
•TousetheM2Q_32Gconnector,removetheGC-M2-U2rst.
•M2P_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SATA SSD raaaaaaa
M.2 PCIe SSD
aaaaaaaa
No M.2 SSD Installed aaaaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be
affected by the type of device installed in the M2Q_32G and M2P_32G connectors. The M2Q_32G connector
shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5, 6, 7 connectors. The M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth with the
SATA30connector.Refertothefollowingtablesfordetails.
•M2Q_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5 SATA3 6 SATA3 7
M.2 SATA SSD a a a a r r r r
M.2 PCIe SSD
a a a a r r r r
No M.2 SSD Installed aaaaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2 SSD
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10) GC-M2-U2 (U.2 Connector)
The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device. Please note that a U.2 SSD cannot be used to create
aRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSDoraSATAharddrive.TocreateaRAIDarraywithaU.2SSD,
youmustsetupthecongurationinUEFIBIOSmode.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"for
instructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
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B_ 
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B_
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S
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U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ 
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 
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BS_
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SB_
B
_S
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S  _
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S
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__B
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S  _S
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M2Q_32G
GC-M2-U2
11) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),withmaximum
powerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
5 W
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SB_
B
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1
LED_C1 LED_C2
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.
Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrip,refertotheinstructionsoninChapter2,"BIOS
Setup,""Peripherals."
ConnectoneendoftheRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncabletothe
headerandtheotherendtoyourRGB(RGBW)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.IfyouareconnectingaRGBWLEDstrip(5-pin),combinethe
twoplugsoftheextensioncabletogetherrst.Ifyouareconnectinga
RGBLEDstrip(4-pin),useonlythe4-pinplugoftheextensioncable.
12V
1
RGBW
LED
Strip
RGB
LED
Strip
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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.
Connect your digital LED strip to the header. There are 12V and 5V digital LED strips. Be sure to verify the
voltage requirements of your digital LED strip and set the DLED_V_SW jumper accordingly. The power pin
(marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the digital LED strip header.
Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrip,refertotheinstructionsoninChapter2,"BIOS
Setup,""Peripherals."
12) D_LED (Digital LED Strip Header)
The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 digital LED strip, with maximum power rating of 2A
(12Vor5V)andmaximumlengthof5mormaximumnumberof300LEDs.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 V
2 D
3 G
1
Digital LED Strip
1
13) DLED_V_SW (Digital LED Strip Power Select Jumper)
This jumper allows you to select the supply voltage of the D_LED header. Be sure to verify the voltage
requirements of your digital LED strip before connection and set the correct voltage with this jumper.
Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
1
1
1-2: 5V
2-3: 12V
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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset
switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel
module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
14) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator
on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins
before connecting the cables.
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW(PowerSwitch,Red):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
congurethewaytoturnoffyoursystemusingthepowerswitch(refer
toChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Power,"formoreinformation).
•SPEAK (Speaker,Orange):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•PLED/PWR_LED (PowerLED,Yellow/Purple):
Connects to the power status indicator
on the chassis front panel. The LED is on
when the system is operating. The LED is
off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state
orpoweredoff(S5).
•HD (HardDriveActivityLED,Blue):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is
reading or writing data.
•RES (ResetSwitch,Green):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if
thecomputerfreezesandfailstoperformanormalrestart.
•CI (ChassisIntrusionHeader,Gray):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•NC (Orange):NoConnection.
Power LED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
Power LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
PWR_LED-
NC
NC
15) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD).Youmayconnectyourchassis
front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match
the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and
the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead
of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire
assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD
3MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5LINE2_R 10 Sense
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