Gigabyte X299 UD4 EX User manual

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: X299 UD4 EX

Type: User manual

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X299 UD4 EX

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-X29UD4E-1001R

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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:

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.)

L3 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

Support 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

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support 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 Chipset:

- 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

Chipset:

 - 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

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

1 x water cooling CPU fan header

2 x system fan headers

1 x 3 Amp fan/water cooling pump header

1 x digital LED strip header

1 x digital LED strip power select jumper

2xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripextensioncableheaders

2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

 1 x U.2 connector (from the GC-M2-U2 adapter pre-installed in the M2Q_32G

connector)

8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

1 x Intel®VROCUpgradeKeyheader

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x S/PDIF Out header

2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector

1xTrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header

1 x temperature sensor header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

2xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aports(red)

6 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

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Watercoolingow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.

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BIOS 2x128Mbitash

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

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

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)

cFosSpeed

Operating

System Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor ATX 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

LGA2066 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of

the CPU Socket

Alignment KeyAlignment Key

LGA2066 CPU

Triangle Pin One

Marking on the CPU

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

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.

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

2013 10

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DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

131

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. Denition Pin No. De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. Denition Pin No. De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

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2Voltage Speed Control

3Sense

4PWM Speed Control

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN2

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

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. Denition

1GND

2Voltage Speed Control

3Sense

4PWM Speed Control

Pin No. Denition

1GND

2Voltage Speed Control

3Sense

4PWM Speed Control

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. Denition

1SENSORIN

2 GND

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.

SATA3 7 5 3 1

6 4 2 0

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

Pin No. De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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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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S  _S

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USB0_B

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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. Denition

1 12V

2 G

4 B

5 W

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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

RGBW

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RGB

LED

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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. Denition

1 V

2 D

3 G

Digital LED Strip

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.

1-2: 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

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-

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. Denition Pin No. De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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