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Z390 AORUS ELITE
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z39ELT-1001R
Copyright
© 2018 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.
For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
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:
Motherboard
Z390 AORUS ELITE
Aug. 24, 2018
Aug. 24, 2018
Motherboard
Z390 AORUS ELITE
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Table of Contents
Z390 AORUS ELITE 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 ........................................................................................................... 30
2-5 BIOS ............................................................................................................... 31
2-6 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 34
2-7 Chipset ........................................................................................................... 37
2-8 Power ............................................................................................................. 38
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................41
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 41
3-2 Installing an Intel® Optane™ Memory .............................................................. 43
3-3 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 45
Regulatory Statements .............................................................................................. 46
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48
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Z390 AORUS ELITE 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
5Z390 AORUS ELITE motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5One G Connector
5User's Manual 5OnedigitalLEDstripadaptercable
5Quick Installation Guide 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)
R_USB1 CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX_12V_2X2
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX4
DDR4_B2
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_A1
BAT
F_PANEL
LED_C1
Intel® Z390
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
LGA1151
Z390 AORUS ELITE
USB30_LAN
F_USB30
PCIEX1_2
iTE®
Super I/O
F_USB2
TPM
USB 2.0 Hub
USB 2.0 Hub (Note)
M2A
SATA3 531
420
CPU_OPT
R_USB31
HDMI
Intel® GbE
LAN
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX1_4
D_LED1
80 60 42
THB_C
SYS_FAN3_PUMP
SYS_FAN2_PUMP
SPDIF_O
SYS_FAN1_PUMP
110
R_USB30
LED_C2
F_USB30C
DLED_V_SW1
CODEC
M2M
80 60 42
D_LED2
DLED_V_SW2
CPU DRAM
VGA BOOT
(Note) The chip is on the back of the motherboard.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•Whenconnectinghardwarecomponentstotheinternalconnectorsonthemotherboard,make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•Whenhandlingthemotherboard,avoidtouchinganymetalleadsorconnectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU Support for Intel 9000 processors and 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors/
Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/
Intel® Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset Intel® Z390 Express Chipset
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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.
Maximum shared memory of 1 GB
Audio Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec
* ThebackpanellineoutjacksupportsDSDaudio.
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN Intel® GbE LAN chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots 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)
4 x PCI Express x1 slots
* ThePCIEX4slotsharesbandwidthwiththePCIEX1_3slot.WhenthePCIEX1_3slot
is populated, the PCIEX4 slot operates at up to x2 mode.
(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 Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIex4/x2SSDsupport)(M2A)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
x4/x2SSDsupport)(M2M)
- 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
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USB Chipset:
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 1 x USB Type-C™ 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)
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-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
3 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
2xdigitalLEDstripheaders
2xdigitalLEDstrippowerselectjumpers
2xRGBLEDstripheaders
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header
2 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)
1 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1xHDMIport
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x RJ-45 port
1xopticalS/PDIFOutconnector
5 x audio jacks
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Watercoolingowratedetection
Overheating warning
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whetherthefan(pump)speedcontrolfunctionissupportedwilldependonthefan
(pump) you install.
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BIOS 2x128Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
SupportforDualBIOS™
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- 3DOSD
- @BIOS
- AutoGreen
- 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
- Smart Survey
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
cFosSpeed
Operating
System SupportforWindows1064-bit
Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout
prior notice.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules,SSDs,andM.2devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-3 Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwiseoverheatinganddamage
of the CPU may occur.
•SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnotrecommended
thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe
standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Installing the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
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.
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.
Alignment KeyAlignment Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
NotchNotch
LGA1151 CPU
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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.
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.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_A1,DDR4_A2
ChannelB:DDR4_B1,DDR4_B2
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2 DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2
Two Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
HDMI Port
TheHDMI port supportsHDCP2.2 andDolbyTrueHD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-supportedmonitor.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.)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.1Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.1Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1Gen2Type-AportsupportstheUSB3.1Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB
3.1Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
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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
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
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out
Use this audio jack 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/Side Speaker Out
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
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
The Mic in jack.
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
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 a a a a
Mic In/Side Speaker Out a
•If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask either the Line in or Mic in jack to be
Side Speaker out through the audio driver.
•ToenableorconguretheaudioamplifyingfunctionfortheLineoutjack,pleaseaccessthe
HDAudioManagerapplication.
•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_2X2
2) ATX_12V_2X4
3) ATX
4) CPU_FAN
5) CPU_OPT
6) SYS_FAN1/2/3_PUMP
7) M2A/M2M
8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
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) BAT
21) CLR_CMOS
22) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT
3
189 12
1 2
6
14
4
7
17 6
9
5
8
15
16
7
19
21
22
10 1113
20
10
11
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
24
12
ATX
1/2/3) ATX_12V_2X2/ATX_12V_2X4/ATX (2x2, 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:
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_2X4:
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
ATX_12V_2X4
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
41
85
ATX_12V_2X2:
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
ATX_12V_2X2
2
1
4
3
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5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
insertiondesign.Whenconnectingafancable,besuretoconnectitinthecorrectorientation(theblack
connector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed
control design.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
SYS_FAN1_PUMP SYS_FAN2/3_PUMP
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
4) CPU_FAN (Fan Header)
 Thefanheaderis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
1
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
6) SYS_FAN1/2/3_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers)
 Thefan/pumpheaders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. The header also provides speed control
for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "M.I.T.," for more information.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4PWMSpeedControl
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7) M2A/M2M (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.
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandstandoff.
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
80 60 42
M2M
M2A
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
80 60110
•M2A:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2SATASSD ara a a a
M.2PCIeSSD
a a a a a a
NoM.2SSDInstalled a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
TypeofM.2SSD
Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:
DuetothelimitednumberoflanesprovidedbytheChipset,theavailabilityoftheSATAconnectorsmay
be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 connector. Refer to the following tables for details.
•M2M:
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
M.2SATASSD a a a a r r
M.2PCIeSSD
a a a a r r
NoM.2SSDInstalled a a a a a a
a: Available, r: Not available
Connector
TypeofM.2SSD
42
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 and standoff packs. 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. (Only the M2A connector has 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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8) 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. De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 5 3 1
4 2 0
1
1
7
7
9) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),withmaximumpower
rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3 R
4 B
1
1
LED_C1 LED_C2
Connectyour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 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the
damageoftheLEDstrip.
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pleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageof
GIGABYTE's website.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
RGB
LEDStrip
1
12V
- 16 -
Pin No. Denition
1 V
2D
3 No Pin
4 G
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pleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageof
GIGABYTE's website.
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5A
(12Vor5V)andmaximumnumberof1000LEDs.Thereare12Vand5VdigitalLEDstrips.Besureto
verifythevoltagerequirementsofyourdigitalLEDstripandsettheDLED_V_SW1andDLED_V_SW2
jumpers accordingly.
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thesejumpersbefore
connection.IncorrectconnectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V
1
1
DLED_V_SW1 1
1
DLED_V_SW2
1-2:5V(Default)
2-3: 12V
ConnectoneendoftheincludeddigitalLEDstripadaptercableto
thisheaderandtheotherendtoyourdigitalLEDstrip.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.
D_LED1 D_LED2
DigitalLEDStrip
Adapter Cable
1
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
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_
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S  
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123
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123
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123
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123
1
1
1
1
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S
_S 
SSU
 
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
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
 
123
 
123
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123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3  
 S3 BSSS

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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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
1
- 17 -
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.
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
13) 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.
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
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  
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
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
9 1
10 2
- 18 -
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. Denition
15VDUAL
2 No Pin
3SPDIFO
4GND
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
1
15) F_USB30C (USB Type-C™ 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.
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
10
20 1
11
Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel.
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. De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+
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. De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
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
20
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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. 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.
18) TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)
You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1LAD0 7LAD3
2 VCC3 8 GND
3LAD1 9 LFRAME
4 No Pin 10 NC
5LAD2 11 SERIRQ
6 LCLK 12 LRESET
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19) THB_C (Thunderbolt™ Add-in Card Connector)
This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
Supports a Thunderbolt™ 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_
B 
USB0_B
B_ F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
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