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Z370 AORUS Gaming 3
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z37ARG3-1001R
Copyright
© 2017 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Disclaimer
Information in this manual is protected by copyright laws and is the property of GIGABYTE.
Changes to the speciî‚¿cations and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by
any means without GIGABYTE's prior written permission.
î‚„For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
î‚„In order to assist in the use of this product, carefully read the User's Manual.
î‚„For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com
Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV: 1.0" means
the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard
BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:
Motherboard
Z370 AORUS Gaming 3
Sept. 1, 2017
Sept. 1, 2017
Motherboard
Z370 AORUS Gaming 3
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Table of Contents
Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 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 ..................................................................................................21
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 22
2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 28
2-4 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 29
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 32
2-6 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 35
2-7 Power ............................................................................................................. 36
2-8 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................39
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 39
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 41
3-3 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 42
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 43
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 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
5Z370 AORUS Gaming 3 motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One G Connector
5Quick Installation Guide
KB_MS_USB30 CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX4
DDR4_2
DDR4_1
DDR4_4
DDR4_3
BAT
F_PANELLED_C1
Intel® Z370
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
LGA1151
Z370 AORUS Gaming 3
USB_LAN
F_USB30
PCIEX1_2
SYS_FAN2
iTE®
Super I/O
F_USB2
TPM
M2P_32G
SATA3 3 1
2 0
CPU_OPT
TYPEC
R_USB30
HDMI
Rivet Networks
Killerâ„¢ E2500 LAN
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX1_4
D_LED1
80 60 42
THB_C
SYS_FAN3_PUMPSPDIF_O
SYS_FAN1
110
USB31
LED_C2
F_USB30C
ASMedia®
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Controller
SATA3
4
5
DLED_V_SW1
CODEC
M2Q_32G
80 60 42
D_LED2
DLED_V_SW2
OCSW
OC_LED
OC_BT
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
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 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/
Intel® Core™ i3 processors in the LGA1151 package
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
î‚ŠL3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z370 Express Chipset
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64GBofsystemmemory
Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture
SupportforDDR42666/2400/2133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
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel®HDGraphicssupport:
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@30Hz
* SupportforHDMI1.4versionandHDCP2.2.
î‚ŠMaximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC1220 codec
HighDenitionAudio
î‚Š2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN Rivet Networks Killer™E2500LANchip(10/100/1000Mbit)
Expansion Slots 1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx16(PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1xPCIExpressx16slot,runningatx4(PCIEX4)
î‚Š4 x PCI Express x1 slots
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX1_2, 3, 4 slots. The PCIEX4
slot operates at up to x1 mode when the PCIEX1_2, 3, or 4 slot is populated.
(AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress3.0standard.)
Multi-Graphics
Technology SupportforAMDQuad-GPUCrossFire™and2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technologies
Storage
Interface
î‚ŠChipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIex4/x2SSDsupport)(M2P_32G)
- 1xM.2connector(Socket3,Mkey,type2242/2260/2280PCIex4/x2SSD
support)(M2Q_32G)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
* Refer to "1-7 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
USB Chipset+ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller:
- 1 x USB Type-Câ„¢ 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
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USB î‚ŠChipset:
- 1 x USB Type-Câ„¢ port with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, available through the
internal USB header
- 6 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
theinternalUSBheader)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
theinternalUSBheaders)
Internal
Connectors
î‚Š1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
î‚Š1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
î‚Š2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
î‚Š6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
î‚Š1 x CPU fan header
î‚Š1 x water cooling CPU fan header
î‚Š2 x system fan headers
î‚Š1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
2xdigitalLEDstripheaders
2xdigitalLEDstrippowerselectjumpers
2xRGB(RGBW)LEDstripheaders
î‚Š1 x front panel header
î‚Š1 x front panel audio header
î‚Š1 x USB Type-Câ„¢ header, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
î‚Š1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
î‚Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1x TrustedPlatformModule(TPM)header (2x6 pin,for the GC-TPM2.0_S
moduleonly)
î‚Š1 x Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card connector
1xchassisOCLEDheader
î‚Š1 x chassis OC button header
î‚Š1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
î‚Š1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1xOCSWbutton
1xHDMIport
î‚Š1 x USB Type-Câ„¢ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support
1xUSB3.1Gen2Type-Aport(red)
î‚Š4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
î‚Š2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
î‚Š1 x RJ-45 port
î‚Š 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Side Speaker
Out,LineIn,LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
î‚ŠVoltage detection
î‚ŠTemperature detection
î‚ŠFan speed detection
Watercoolingowratedetection
î‚ŠOverheating warning
î‚ŠFan fail warning
î‚ŠFan speed control
* Whetherthefan(pump)speedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthefan
(pump)youinstall.
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BIOS 2x128Mbitash
î‚ŠUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
SupportforDualBIOS™
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
Unique Features î‚ŠSupport for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3DOSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- BIOS Setup
- Color Temperature
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- EasyRAID
- Fast Boot
- Game Boost
- ON/OFF Charge
- Platform Power Management
- RGB Fusion
- Smart Backup
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart TimeLock
- SmartHUD
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- V-Tuner
î‚ŠSupport for Q-Flash
î‚ŠSupport for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Operating
System SupportforWindows1064-bit
Form Factor î‚ŠATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTE reservesthe righttomakeanychangesto theproductspecicationsandproduct-related information
without prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules,SSDs,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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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.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
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.
Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load
plate automatically during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestsupportedmemoryspeedsandmemorymodules.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory to prevent hardware damage.
•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1151 CPU
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket
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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4
ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3
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.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
DuetoCPUlimitations,readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeinstallingthememoryinDualChannelmode.
1. DualChannelmodecannotbeenabledifonlyonememorymoduleisinstalled.
2. WhenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwoorfourmemorymodules,itisrecommendedthatmemory
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-6 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.
OC Button
The OC button helps enthusiasts and overclockers not only get the most performance from their hardware,
butalsotheabsolutemostenjoyableOCexperience.PressthisbuttontoloadthemostoptimizedGIGABYTE
overclockingcongurationforyourhardware.
HDMI Port
TheHDMI port supports HDCP2.2 andDolby TrueHD andDTS HDMaster
Audioformats.Italso supportsupto192KHz/16bit8-channelLPCMaudio
output.YoucanusethisporttoconnectyourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximumsupported
resolutionis 4096x2160@30 Hz,but theactual resolutions supportedare dependentonthe monitor
being used.
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.)
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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.
USB Type-Câ„¢ 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.
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
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
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)
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Side Speaker Out (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina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.
Line 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).
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.
•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.
•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.
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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) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) CPU_OPT
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP
7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
8) M2P_32G/M2Q_32G
9) LED_C1/LED_C2
10) D_LED1/D_LED2
11) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2
12) F_ PANEL
13) F_ AUDIO
14) SPDIF_O
15) F_USB30C
16) F_USB30
17) F_USB1/F_USB2
18) TPM
19) THB_C
20) OC_LED
21) OC_BT
22) BAT
23) CLR_CMOS
24) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT
2
6189 12
1
4
14
3
8
17
4
5
7
16
15
8
19
23
24
10 1113
22
9
11
10 20
21
7
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
24
12
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
 Withtheuseofthepowerconnector,thepowersupplycansupplyenoughstablepowertoallthecomponents
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
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
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:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 5+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
2GND(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V) 6+12V(Onlyfor2x4-pin12V)
3GND 7 +12V
4GND 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.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
CPU_FAN
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
SYS_FAN1/2
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.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
6) SYS_FAN3_PUMP (System 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. 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
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (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.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA
AndRSTConguration,"formoreinformation.
SATA3 3 1
2 0
SATA3 4
5
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
7
7
1
1
1
1
7
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
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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 M.2 connectors. The M2P_32G connector shares bandwidth with
the SATA3 0 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
•M2Q_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2PCIeSSD*
aaaaaa
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
* TheM2Q_32GconnectorsupportsonlyPCIeSSDs.
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
•M2P_32G:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2SATASSD raaaaa
M.2PCIeSSD
aaaaaa
NoM.2SSDInstalled aaaaaa
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
Type of
M.2SSD
8) M2P_32G/M2Q_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)
 TheM.2connectorssupportM.2SATASSDsorM.2PCIeSSDs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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.
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:
SlidetheM.2SSDintotheconnectoratanangle.
Step 3:
PresstheM.2SSDdownandthensecureitwiththescrew.
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandnut.
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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
80 60110 42
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9) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGB(RGBW)LEDstrip(12V/G/R/B/W),with
maximumpowerratingof2A(12V)andmaximumlengthof2m.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
5W
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 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.
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
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
1
LED_C1
LED_C2
RGBW
LEDStrip
1
12V
RGB
LEDStrip
1
10) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Digital LED Strip Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050digitalLEDstrip,withmaximumpowerratingof
2A(12Vor5V)andmaximumlengthof5mormaximumnumberof300LEDs.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 V
2D
3 G
1
1
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strips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digitalLEDstripheader.IncorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
DigitalLEDStrip
1
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
11) DLED_V_SW1/DLED_V_SW2 (Digital 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digital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
1
1-2: 5V 1-2: 5V
2-3: 12V 2-3: 12V
DLED_V_SW1 DLED_V_SW2
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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.
12) 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.
13) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD).Youmayconnectyourchassis
front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match
the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and
the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 LINE2_L
5 LINE2_R 10 Sense
NC
NC
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-
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
9 1
10 2
- 17 -
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.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
15VDUAL
2 No Pin
3SPDIFO
4GND
15) F_USB30C (USB Type-Câ„¢ Header, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1specicationandcanprovideoneUSBport.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 VBUS 8 CC1 15 RX2+
2 TX1+ 9 SBU1 16 RX2-
3 TX1- 10 SBU2 17 GND
4GND 11 VBUS 18 D-
5 RX1+ 12 TX2+ 19 D+
6 RX1- 13 TX2- 20 CC2
7 VBUS 14 GND
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-
2 SSRX1- 9 D1+ 16 GND
3 SSRX1+ 10 NC 17 SSRX2+
4GND 11 D2+ 18 SSRX2-
5 SSTX1- 12 D2- 19 VBUS
6 SSTX1+ 13 GND 20 No Pin
7GND 14 SSTX2+
16) F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication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


U
S  _S
_ SF_
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3


_

_3U
10
20 1
11
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.
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
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
20
10 11
1
- 18 -
18) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
 YoumayconnectaTPM(TrustedPlatformModule)tothisheader.
17) 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. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1Power(5V) 6USBDY+
2Power(5V) 7GND
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.
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1LAD0 7LAD3
2VCC3 8GND
3LAD1 9LFRAME
4No Pin 10 NC
5LAD2 11 SERIRQ
6LCLK 12 LRESET
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
11 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
12 2
19) THB_C (Thunderboltâ„¢ Add-in Card Connector)
This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in card.
Supports a Thunderboltâ„¢ add-in 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
20/21) OC_LED/OC_BT (Chassis OC LED Header/Chassis OC Button Header)
 The headers canbe usedforoverclocking purposethroughthe correspondingLED/button on your
chassis.TheLEDstaysonwhenoverclockingisinprogress.Besuretouseachassiswhichprovides
OCLEDandOCbutton.
OC_LED:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 Signal
2GND
OC_LED
OC_BT:
Pin No. Deî‚¿nition
1 Signal
2GND
OC_BT
1
1
ThechassisOCbuttonworkssynchronizedwiththeOCSWbuttononthebackpanel.
- 19 -
22) 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.
23) 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
24) CPU/VGA/DRAM/BOOT (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
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

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