Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME X Owner's manual

Brand: Gigabyte

Model: Z790 AORUS XTREME X

Category: Motherboards

Type: Owner's manual

Z790 AORUS XTREME X

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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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:

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Introduction .......................................................................................4

1-1 Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................... 4

1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram ............................................................................ 5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................6

2-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 6

2-2 Product Specications ...................................................................................... 7

2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 10

2-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 13

2-5 Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................... 14

2-6 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 15

2-7 Onboard Buttons ............................................................................................ 17

2-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................30

Chapter 4 Installing the Operating System and Drivers ................................................ 32

4-1 Operating System Installation ........................................................................ 32

4-2 Drivers Installation .......................................................................................... 33

Chapter 5 Appendix ......................................................................................................34

5-1 Conguring a RAID Set .................................................................................. 34

5-2 Debug LED Codes ......................................................................................... 35

Regulatory Notices .................................................................................................... 39

Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 42

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1-1 Motherboard Layout

(Note) For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 5.

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Temperature

sensor

Be sure not to put pressure on the surface of the LCD panel of the rear I/O armor. Otherwise, damage to

the LCD panel may occur.

M2_WIFI

LGA1700

ATX

U32G2_1

Intel® Z790

M_BIOS

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub

PCIEX16

F_U320G

DB_PORT (Note)

EC_TEMP2

SYS_FAN1

110

M2C_CPU

M2A_CPU

CPU_FAN

iTE®

Super I/O

F_U320G_1

PW_SW

ATX_12V_2X4_2

ATX_12V_2X4_1

SATA3

456 7

REAR_BUTTON

CPU_OPT

EC_TEMP1

CLR_SW

3_FANS_2

3_FANS_1

F_PANEL

NOISE_

SENSOR

F_U32_2

F_USB_FAN

PCIEX4

U32G2_3

Intel® 2.5GbE

LAN

M2P_SBM2Q_SB

DDR5_A1

DDR5_A2

DDR5_B1

DDR5_B2

BAT

USB 3.2

Gen 1 Hub

F_U32_1

110

Marvell® AQtion AQC107

10GbE LAN

U32G2_2

TYPEC_1

U32G2

_LAN2

TYPEC_2

U32G2

_LAN1

Intel®

Thunderbolt™ 4

Controller

USB 2.0 Hub

OPTICAL

MIC_IN

LINE_OUT

ESS ES9280AC

DAC

ESS ES9080

Z790 AORUS XTREME X

RST_SW

M2M_SB

USB 2.0 Hub

LED_C

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub

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1-2 Motherboard Block Diagram

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

LGA1700 CPU

CPU CLK+/- (80~800 MHz)

DMI 4.0

4 SATA 6Gb/s

eSPI

Bus

SPI

Bus

PCI Express 3.0 Bus

Line Out

MIC

S/PDIF Out

ESS ES9280AC DAC

2 ESS ES9080

iTE®

Super I/O

4 USB 3.2 Gen 1

2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Intel® Z790

USB 3.2

Gen 1 Hub

BIOS

PCI Express 5.0 Bus

2 USB Type-C®,

with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

LAN2

RJ45

Intel®

2.5GbE LAN

8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4

Controller

2 Intel® Thunderbolt™4 2 USB Type-C®, with

USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

PCI Express 4.0 Bus

1 M.2 Socket 3

(M2A_CPU)

1 PCI Express x4

PCI Express 4.0 Bus

x4 x4 x4

3 M.2 Socket 3

(M2P_SB, M2Q_SB, M2M_SB)

4 USB 2.0/1.1

DDR5 5600 (Note)/5200 (Note)/4800/4400 MT/s

USB 3.2

Gen 2 Hub

x16

1 PCI Express x16

1 PCI Express x8

1 M.2 Socket 3

(M2C_CPU)

x4x8

Switch

LAN1

RJ45

Marvell® AQtion

AQC107 10GbE LAN

CNVi

M.2 WIFI

USB 2.0

Hub

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2-1 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.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

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2-2 ProductSpecications

CPU LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™,

Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

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

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® Z790 Express Chipset

Memory 14th and 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 Processors:

- Support for DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory modules

 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium®

Gold and Celeron® Processors:

- Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules

 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity)

of system memory

Dual channel memory architecture

 Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in

non-ECC mode)

Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

Support for Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) memory modules

(The CPU and memory conguration may affect the supported memory types, data

rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List"

on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:

- 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting

DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of

5120x2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)

* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of

Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI

Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 2-6, "Back Panel Connectors,"

for more information.)

* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3

(Graphics specications may vary depending on CPU support.)

Audio 1 ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips

DTS® Sound Unbound™

High Denition Audio

2-channel

Support for S/PDIF Out

* The line out jack and the optical S/PDIF out connector can only be used one at a

time.

LAN  Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/

100 Mbps) (LAN1)

 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) (LAN2)

Wireless

Communication

Module

Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865

- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

- BLUETOOTH 5.3

- Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard

(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

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Expansion Slots CPU:

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2C_CPU connector. The PCIEX16

slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2C_CPU connector.

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

Chipset:

- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)

Storage Interface CPU:

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD

support) (M2C_CPU)

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD

support) (M2A_CPU)

Chipset:

- 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD

support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)

- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/

x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)

- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

USB Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:

- 2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

Chipset:

- 2 x USB Type-C® ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the

internal USB headers

- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:

- 8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:

- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

1 x CPU fan header

1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header

1 x system fan header

 1 x system fan extension cable header (can extend three system fan headers

through one cable)

 1 x system fan/water cooling pump extension cable header (can extend three

system fan/water cooling pump headers through one cable)

1 x noise detection header

 1 x integrated extension cable header for addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips and

RGB LED strips (can extend three addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers

and three RGB LED strip headers through one cable)

4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

1 x front panel header

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Internal

Connectors

2 x USB Type-C® headers, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers

 1 x integrated extension cable header for system fan/water cooling pump and USB

2.0/1.1 headers (can extend one system fan/water cooling pump header and two

USB 2.0/1.1 headers through one cable)

2 x temperature sensor headers

1 x power button

1 x reset button

1 x Clear CMOS button

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

1 x OC Ignition button

2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)

10 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)

2 x RJ-45 ports

1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

2 x audio jacks

* The mic in jack supports only mono microphone input.

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Water cooling ow rate detection

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan

(pump) you install.

Noise detection

BIOS 1 x 256 Mbit ash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Unique Features Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions

of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specications.

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Q-Flash Plus

Support for Smart Backup

Bundled

Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

LAN bandwidth management software

Operating

System Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Form Factor E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 28.5cm

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information without

prior notice.

&Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE's website to download the latest version

of apps.

https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut

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2-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

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.

A. Note the CPU Orientation

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

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load

plate automatically after you insert the CPU and close the load plate.

Alignment Key

LGA1700 CPU Socket

Triangle Pin One

Marking of the

CPU Socket

Notch

LGA1700 CPU

Triangle Pin One

Marking on the

CPU

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

https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw

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B. Installing the CPU

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Do not force to engage the CPU socket locking lever when the CPU is not installed correctly

as this would damage the CPU and CPU socket.

Hold the CPU with your ngers by the edges.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with

the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you

may align the CPU notches with the socket

alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU

into position.

Make sure the CPU is properly installed and

then close the load plate. The plastic protec-

tive cover will pop off, just remove it. Secure

the lever under its retention tab to complete

the installation of the CPU.

* Always replace the plastic protective cover

when the CPU is not installed to protect

the CPU socket.

Finger Tab

Pin One

jGently press the CPU socket lever handle

down and away from the socket.

kCompletely lift up the CPU socket lock-

ing lever.

lUse the finger tab on the side of the

metal load plate to lift open the metal

load plate with the plastic protective cover

attached to it.

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C. Installing the CPU Cooler

Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the

CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal

grease on the surface of the installed CPU.

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the

four push pins through the pin holes on the

motherboard. Push down on the push pins

diagonally.

Finally, attach the power connector of

the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header

(CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

CPU_FAN

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2-4 Installing the Memory

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

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same

capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported

memory speeds and memory modules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the

memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.

If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DualChannelMemory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: DDR5_A1, DDR5_A2

Channel B: DDR5_B1, DDR5_B2

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.

DDR5_A1

DDR5_A2

DDR5_B1

DDR5_B2

* Recommended Dual Channel Memory Conguration:

DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2

2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS

4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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

When installing a single memory module, we recommend that you install it in the DDR5_A2

or DDR5_B2 socket.

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2-5 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.

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your

expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

PCIEX16 Slot

&Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on using PCIe EZ-Latch Plus.

https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/922/removePCIE.html

Before installing your expansion card in the PCIEX4 slot, remove the anti-dust cover from the slot.

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2-6 Back Panel Connectors

Q-Flash Plus Button (Note)

Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest

BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now ash the BIOS

automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The Q-Flash Plus button will ash when the BIOS

matching and ashing activities start and will stop ashing when the main BIOS ashing is complete.

OC Ignition button

The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building

up their computers without needing to boot the system. It also allows the system fans to keep spinning

at a low temperature and allows for a rmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's

website for more usages and features.

SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)

Use this connector to connect an antenna.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1

and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1

and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert

the USB ash drive into this port rst.

RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

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

signal reception.

•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.

(Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's

website for more information.

Activity LED

Speed LED

LAN Port

Speed LED:

State Description

Green 2.5 Gbps data rate

Orange 1 Gbps data rate

Off 100 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

On No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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Thunderbolt™ 4 Connector (USB Type-C® Port)

The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs. You can connect a standard

DisplayPort/Thunderbolt™ monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderbolt™ connector can

daisy chain up to ve Thunderbolt™ devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture,

the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express

devices being installed. You can adjust the Thunderbolt™ settings under Settings\IO Ports\Thunderbolt(TM)

Conguration in BIOS Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 5120 x 2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp via

single display output, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also,

the connector is reversible and supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB

3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specication. You can use this port for USB devices, too.

RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

Line Out

The line out jack. 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

The mic in jack. The mic in jack supports only mono microphone input.

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.

&Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.

https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/698/realtek1220-audio.html

Speed LED Activity LED

LAN Port

Speed LED:

State Description

Green 10 Gbps data rate

Orange 5 Gbps/ 2.5 Gbps/ 1 Gbps/

100 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

On No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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2-7 Onboard Buttons

PW_SW

RST_SW

Quick Buttons

This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button

and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when

they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing.

Use this button to clear the BIOS

conguration and reset the CMOS values to factory defaults when needed.

CMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button

PW_SW: Power Button

RST_SW: Reset Button

•Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using

the clear CMOS button.

•Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and

data loss or damage may occur.

•After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or

manually congure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's

website for more information).

CMOS_SW

The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different

tasks, please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's website and search for "RST_SW

(MULTIKEY)" for more information.

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2-8 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_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1

5) 3_FANS_1

6) 3_FANS_2

7) CPU_OPT

8) LED_C

9) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2

10) NOISE_SENSOR

11) M2C_CPU/M2A_CPU/

M2Q_SB/M2P_SB/M2M_SB

12) SATA3 4/5/6/7

13) BAT

14) F_PANEL

15) F_U320G/F_U320G_1

16) F_U32_1/F_U32_2

17) F_USB_FAN

7 9

1113

- 19 -

Removing the side panel

Before using the 2x4 12V power connectors and fan headers, remove the side panel from the motherboard as

shown below and replace it after connecting the cables.

- 20 -

F_USB30 F_U

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S  _

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USB0_B

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F_USB3

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SS_F 

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_SB

F_ F_

ATX

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

13.3V 13 3.3V

23.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4+5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5GND 17 GND

6+5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8Power 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)

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connectors and 2x12 Main Power

Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components

on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, 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_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2

ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2:

Pin No. Denition

1GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

2GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

6+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)

7+12V

8+12V

DEBUG

PORT

G.QBOFM

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