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B450 AORUS PROB450 AORUS PRO WIFI
B450 AORUS PRO WIFI
B450 AORUS PRO
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-B45ASPW-1101R
Copyright
© 2020 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 speci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.
In order to assist in the use of this product, 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:
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Table of Contents
B450 AORUS PRO (WIFI) 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 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 10
1-7 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................22
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 22
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 23
2-3 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 24
2-4 System ........................................................................................................... 28
2-5 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 29
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 32
2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 34
2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 36
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................39
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 39
3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 41
Regulatory Notices .................................................................................................... 42
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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B450 AORUS PRO (WIFI) Motherboard Layout
* 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.
Box Contents
5B450 AORUS PRO WIFI or B450 AORUS PRO motherboard
5Two SATA cables 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)
5Motherboard driver disc 5One G Connector
5User's Manual 5One Wi-Fi antenna (Note)
(Note) Only for the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI.
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
Socket AM4
AMDB450
R_USB30 CPU_FAN
ATX_12V
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX4
DDR4_2
DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
BAT
F_PANEL
PCIEX1_2
CLR_CMOS
CODEC
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
SPDIF_O
B450 AORUS PRO (WIFI)
DVI
TYPEC
HDMI
USB30_LAN
SATA3
iTE®
Super I/O
F_USB1
LED_C
SYS_FAN2
TPM
M2A_SOCKET
Intel®
GbE LAN
0 2
1 3
F_USB30
42
6080
110
CPU_OPT
LED_CPU
M2_WIFI (Note)
SYS_FAN1
42
6080
M2B_SOCKET
F_USB2SYS_FAN3_PUMPD_LED1
DLED_V_SW1
WIFI Module (Note)
D_LED2
DLED_V_SW2
USB31
ASATA3 1 0
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 AMD Socket AM4, support for:
- AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen™ processors
- AMD 2nd Generation Ryzen™ processors
- AMD 1st Generation Ryzen™ processors
- AMD 2nd Generation Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors
- AMD 1st Generation Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors
- AMD Athlon™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset AMD B450
Memory 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)
of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for DDR4 2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Onboard
Graphics (Note 1)
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz (Note 1)
* Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.2. (Note 1)
- Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
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 (1000/100 Mbit)
Wireless
Communication
Module (Note 2)
Intel® Wi-Fi AC 3168
- WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, supporting 2.4/5 GHz Dual-Band
- BLUETOOTH 4.2
- Support for 11ac wireless standard and up to 433 Mbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) (Note 1)
* 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 3.0 standard.)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_1 and PCIEX1_2 slots. The
PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode when the PCIEX1_1/PCIEX1_2 slot is
populated. The PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x4 mode when both of the PCIEX1_1
and PCIEX1_2 slots are empty.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1_2)
(Note 1) Actual support may vary by CPU.
(Note 2) Only for the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI.
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Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1_1)
(The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
1 x M.2 Socket 1 connector for a wireless communication module (M2_WIFI) (Note 2)
* Only the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI includes the wireless communication module. (Note 2)
Multi-Graphics
Technology SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies
Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
3.0x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2A_SOCKET)
1xM.2 connector(Socket 3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280 PCIe3.0 x2SSD
support)(M2B_SOCKET)
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
SupportforRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
USB Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
1xCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstripheader
2xaddressableLEDstripheaders
2xaddressableLEDstrippowerselectjumpers
1xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripheader
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module
only)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1xHDMIport
2 x SMA antenna connectors (1T1R) (Note)
1xDVI-Dport
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
1 x RJ-45 port
1xopticalS/PDIFOutconnector
5 x audio jacks
(Note) Only for the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI.
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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.
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.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
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,andM.2devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest
version of apps.
B450 AORUS PROB450 AORUS PRO WIFI
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly.
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU 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.
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
Channel A: DDR4_2, DDR4_4
Channel B: DDR4_1, DDR4_3
Installing the CPU
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU
socket and the CPU. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one nger down on the middle of the
CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.
AM4 Socket
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes Pin
One of the Socket AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle
Marking Denotes CPU
Pin One
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.
Completely lift up the
CPU socket locking lever
Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket before the CPU socket locking lever is lifted up, or
damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur.
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1-5 InstallinganExpansionCard
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
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.
HDMI Port
TheHDMIportsupportsHDCP2.2(Note 2)andDolbyTrueHDandDTSHDMaster
Audioformats.Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit8-channelLPCMaudiooutput.
YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupportedresolutionis
4096x2160@60Hz(Note 2), but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
SMA Antenna Connectors (1T1R) (Note 1)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
(Note 1) Only for the B450 AORUS PRO WIFI.
(Note 2) Actual support may vary by CPU.
(Note3) TheDVI-DportdoesnotsupportD-Subconnectionbyadapter.
AfterinstallingtheHDMIdevice,makesuretosetthedefaultsoundplaybackdevicetoHDMI.(The
item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
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.
(Note 1)
Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place
where the signal is good.
DVI-D Port (Note 3)
TheDVI-DportconformstotheDVI-Dspecicationandsupportsamaximumresolutionof1920x1200@60Hz
(theactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeingused).ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-D
connection to this port.
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.
RecommandedDualChannelMemoryConguration:
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
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USB Type-C™ Port
ThereversibleUSB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.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
This jack can be used 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/Rear Speaker Out (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used).
Mic In/Side Speaker Out (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
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
•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.
AudioJackCongurations:
Jack Headphone/
2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a
Rear Speaker Out aaa
Line In/Side Speaker Out a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa
Mic In/Side Speaker Out a
•ToenableorconguretheaudioamplifyingfunctionfortheLineoutjack,pleaseaccesstheHD
Audio Manager application.
•Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for more audio software information.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
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1-7 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
4
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7
13
11
20
18
2
3
12
16 19
21
17
22
4
5
10
9
9 8
13
10
14
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) CPU_OPT
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP
7) LED_CPU
8) LED_C
9) D_LED1/D_LED2
10) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2
11) ASATA3 0/1
12) SATA3 0/1/2/3
13) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET
14) SPDIF_O
15) F_PANEL
16) F_AUDIO
17) BAT
18) CLR_CMOS
19) F_USB30
20) F_USB1/F_USB2
21) TPM
22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V/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
3GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 5VSB (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:
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)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 8 +12V
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V
41
85
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.
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN2
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
SYS_FAN1
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
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6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP(SystemFan/WaterCoolingPumpHeader)
The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possess 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. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed
inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2,
"BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
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
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
1
7) LED_CPU(CPUCoolerLEDStrip/RGBLEDStripHeader)
 TheheadercanbeusedtoconnectaCPUcoolerLEDstriporastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),
with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
ConnecttheCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstriptotheheader.The
powerpin(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmust
be connected to Pin 1 of this header. Incorrect connection may lead
tothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
LEDStrip
1
12V
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9) D_LED1/D_LED2(AddressableLEDStripHeaders)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050addressableLEDstrip,withmaximumpowerrating
of2A(12Vor5V)andmaximumlengthof5mormaximumnumberof300LEDs.Thereare12Vand5V
addressableLEDstrips.BesuretoverifythevoltagerequirementsofyouraddressableLEDstripandset
theDLED_V_SW1andDLED_V_SW2jumpersaccordingly.
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."
D_LED1 D_LED2
ConnectyouraddressableLEDstriptotheheader.Thereare12Vand
5VaddressableLEDstrips.Besuretoverifythevoltagerequirements
ofyouraddressable LEDstrip and setthe DLED_V_SW1and
DLED_V_SW2jumpersaccordingly.The powerpin(marked witha
triangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbeconnectedtoPin1ofthe
addressableLEDstripheader.Incorrectconnectionmayleadtothe
damageoftheLEDstrip.
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B
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123
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1
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1 2 3 
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


_

_3U
8) LED_C(RGB(RGBW)LEDStripHeader)
 Theheader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
3 R
4 B
5 W
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B
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 
123
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123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
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
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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

B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


_
1
ConnectyourRGB(RGBW)LEDstriptotheheader.Thepowerpin
(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbeconnected
to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the
damageoftheLEDstrip.
RGBW
LEDStrip
1
12V
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B

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S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


_

_3U
1
Addressable
LEDStrip
1
Pin No. Denition
1 V
2Data
3 No Pin
4GND
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10) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2(AddressableLEDStripPowerSelectJumpers)
 ThejumpersallowyoutoselectthesupplyvoltageoftheD_LED1andD_LED2headers.Besuretoverify
thevoltagerequirementsofyouraddressableLEDstripandsetthecorrectvoltagewiththisjumperbefore
connection.IncorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
1
1
1-2:5V(Default) 1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V 2-3: 12V
DLED_V_SW1
1
1
DLED_V_SW2
11/12) ASATA3 0/1, SATA3 0/1/2/3 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)
The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and
SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The SATA connectors
supportRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7GND
SATA3
0 2
1 3 7
1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7 1
7 1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ASATA3 0
1
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13) M2A_SOCKET/M2B_SOCKET(M.2Socket3Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDs(Note)andsupportRAIDconguration.
PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDseteitherwithanM.2SATASSD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.
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandstandoff.
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
DuetothelimitednumberoflanesprovidedbytheChipset,theavailabilityoftheSATAconnectorsmay
be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 connectors. Refer to the following table for details.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
80110 60 42
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
80 60 42
M2A_SOCKET
M2B_SOCKET
•M2B_SOCKET:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 ASATA3 0 ASATA3 1
M.2PCIex2SSD*
a a r r a a
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
* TheM2B_SOCKETconnectorsupportsuptoPCIex2SSDs.
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
•M2A_SOCKET:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 ASATA3 0 ASATA3 1
M.2SATASSD aaaar r
M.2PCIeSSD
aaaar r
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
(Note) TheM2B_SOCKETconnectorsupportsonlyPCIeSSDs.
FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.
Step 1:
Get a screw and a standoff from the included M.2 screw kit. Locate the M.2 connector where you will install
theM.2SSD,useascrewdrivertounfastenthescrewontheheatsinkandthenremovetheheatsink.
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.
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14) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
 ThisheadersupportsdigitalS/PDIFOutandconnectsaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable(providedbyexpansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
soundcards.Forexample,somegraphicscardsmayrequireyoutouseaS/PDIFdigitalaudiocablefor
digitalaudiooutputfromyourmotherboardtoyourgraphicscardifyouwishtoconnectanHDMIdisplay
tothegraphicscardandhavedigitalaudiooutputfromtheHDMIdisplayatthesametime.Forinformation
aboutconnectingtheS/PDIFdigitalaudiocable,carefullyreadthemanualforyourexpansioncard.
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


_

_3U
Pin No. Denition
15VDUAL
2 No Pin
3SPDIFO
4GND
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.
15) 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
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17) BAT (Battery)
 Thebatteryprovidespowertokeepthevalues(suchasBIOScongurations,date,andtimeinformation)
in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.
You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute. (Or use a
metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative terminals of the battery
holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•Replacethebatterywithanequivalentone.Damagetoyourdevicesmayoccurifthebatteryis
replaced with an incorrect model.
•Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.
16) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
 Thefrontpanelaudioheadersupports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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


_
9 1
10 2
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense
- 19 -
20) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)
 TheheadersconformtoUSB2.0/1.1specication.EachUSBheadercanprovidetwoUSBportsviaan
optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 Power (5V) 6 USBDY+
2 Power (5V) 7 GND
3USBDX- 8GND
4USBDY- 9 No Pin
5USBDX+ 10 NC
•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 GND
4GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7GND 17 SSRX2+
8D1- 18 SSRX2-
9D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 No Pin
19) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specication and can provide two USB ports. For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B


 
S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B
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U
S  _S
_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
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18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper)
 UsethisjumpertocleartheBIOScongurationandresettheCMOSvaluestofactorydefaults.Toclear
the CMOS values, use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few seconds.
•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing
the CMOS values.
•Aftersystemrestart,gotoBIOSSetuptoloadfactorydefaults(selectLoadOptimizedDefaults)or
manuallyconguretheBIOSsettings(refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,"forBIOScongurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
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