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X570S GAMING X
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-X57SGX-1002R
Copyright
© 2023 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in this manual are legally registered to their respective owners.
Disclaimer
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For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.
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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
X570S GAMING X 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 ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................22
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 22
2-2 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 23
2-3 Smart Fan 6 .................................................................................................. 24
2-4 Favorites (F11) ............................................................................................... 25
2-5 Tweaker .......................................................................................................... 26
2-6 Settings .......................................................................................................... 29
2-7 System Info. ................................................................................................... 35
2-8 Boot ................................................................................................................ 36
2-9 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................40
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 40
3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 42
RegulatoryNotices .................................................................................................... 43
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 44
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X570S GAMING X Motherboard Layout
KB_MS_USB
U32
HDMI
U32_LAN
Socket AM4
ATX
AUDIO
ATX_12V_2X4
AMDX570
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX2
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_2
M2A_CPU
F_U32C
CODEC
X570S GAMING X
F_PANEL
SYS_FAN4_PUMPSYS_FAN3 F_USB2
F_USB1LED_C1
QFLASH_PLUS
QFLED
LED_C2
F_AUDIO
D_LED1
D_LED2
F_U32TPM
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN2
LED_CPU
CPU_FANCPU_OPT
iTE®
Super I/O
426080110
110
110
SATA3
420
531
BAT
Realtek®
2.5GbE LAN
U32G2C
U32G2
M2B_SB M2C_SB
42
42
60
60
80
80
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B2
DDR4_A1
DDR4_B1
Temperature sensor
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
1-1 Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damagedasaresultofelectrostaticdischarge(ESD).Priortoinstallation,carefullyreadtheuser's
manual and follow these procedures:
•Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or
warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make
sure they are connected tightly and securely.
•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
componentssuchasamotherboard,CPUormemory.IfyoudonothaveanESDwriststrap,
keepyourhandsdryandrsttouchametalobjecttoeliminatestaticelectricity.
•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an
electrostatic shielding container.
•Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure
the power supply has been turned off.
•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
•Donotplacethecomputersystemonanunevensurface.
•Donotplacethecomputersysteminahigh-temperatureorwetenvironment.
•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product,pleaseconsultacertiedcomputertechnician.
•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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1-2 ProductSpecications
CPU AMDSocketAM4,supportfor:
AMDRyzen™ 5000 Series Processors/
AMDRyzen™ 5000 G-Series Processors/
AMDRyzen™ 4000 G-Series Processors/
AMDRyzen™ 3000 Series Processors/
AMDRyzen™ 3000 G-Series Processors/
AMDRyzen™ 2000 Series Processors/
AMDRyzen™ 2000 G-Series Processors
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
Chipset AMDX570
Memory AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 Series Processors:
- SupportforDDR43200/2933/2667/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series/2000 Series/2000 G-Series Processors:
- SupportforDDR42933/2667/2400/2133MHzmemorymodules
4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto128GB(32GBsingleDIMMcapacity)
of system memory
Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture
SupportforECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8memorymodules
Supportfornon-ECCUn-bufferedDIMM1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16memorymodules
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
Onboard
Graphics (Note 1)
Integrated Graphics Processor:
- 1xHDMIport,supportingamaximumresolutionof4096x2160@60Hz
* SupportforHDMI2.1version,HDCP2.3,andHDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB
Audio Realtek®AudioCODEC
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
LAN Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
- AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors
support PCIe 4.0 x16 mode
- AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/2000 Series Processors
support PCIe 3.0 x16 mode
- AMD Ryzen™ 3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors
support PCIe 3.0 x8 mode
* 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 (PCIEX2), integrated in the Chipset:
- Supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0 x2 mode
* The PCIEX2 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The SATA3 4, 5
connectors will become unavailable when a device is installed in the PCIEX2 slot.
2 x PCI Express x1 slots, integrated in the Chipset, supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0
(Note1) ForAMDRyzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors only.
(Note2) ForAMDRyzen™ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors only.
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Storage Interface 1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3,
Mkey,type2242/2260/2280/22110SSDs:
- AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/3000 Series Processors
supportSATAandPCIe4.0x4/x2SSDs
- AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series/2000 Series/
2000 G-Series Processors
supportSATAandPCIe3.0x4/x2SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2C_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key,
type2242/2260/2280/22110SSDs:
- Supporting PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0x4/x2SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key,
type2242/2260/2280/22110SSDs:
- Supporting SATA and PCIe 4.0 (Note 2)/3.0x4/x2SSDs
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors, integrated in the Chipset:
- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,andRAID10
USB CPU:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support (1 port on the back
panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 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
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
3 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
1xCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstripheader
2xaddressableLEDstripheaders
2xRGBLEDstripheaders
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S
module only)
1xClearCMOSjumper
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Back Panel
Connectors
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1xHDMIport
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
1xRJ-45port
6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
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan
(pump) you install.
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 APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- @BIOS
- EasyTune
- RGBFusion
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
Operating
System
Support for Windows 10 64-bit
Support for Windows 11 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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1-4 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.
•Wheninstallingasinglememorymodule,werecommendthatyouinstallitintheDDR4_A2socket.
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.
•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
Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever. Locate the pin one (denoted by a small triangle) of the CPU
socketandtheCPU.OncetheCPUispositionedintoitssocket,placeonengerdownonthemiddleofthe
CPU, lowering the locking lever and latching it into the fully locked position.
AM4 CPU Socket
A Small Triangle Marking
DenotesPinOneofthe
Socket
AM4 CPU
A Small Triangle Marking
DenotesCPUPinOne
Completely lift up the CPU
socket locking lever
Do not force the CPU into the CPU socket before the CPU socket locking lever is lifted up, or
damage to the CPU and CPU socket may occur.
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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
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. For optimum performance, when enabling
DualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,werecommendthatyouinstallthemintheDDR4_A2
andDDR4_B2sockets.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeyoubegintoinstallanexpansioncard:
•Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
HDMI Port (Note 1)
TheHDMIportisHDCP2.2compliantandsupportsDolbyTrueHDandDTS
HDMasterAudioformats. Italsosupportsupto192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel
LPCMaudiooutput.Youcanuse this port to connect yourHDMI-supportedmonitor.Themaximum
supportedresolutionis4096x2160@60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.)
RecommandedDualChannelMemoryConguration:
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_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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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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
TheUSB3.2Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.2Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Q-Flash Plus Port)
TheUSB3.2Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.2Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.BeforeusingQ-FlashPlus (Note 2), make sure to insert the USB
ashdriveintothisportrst.
Q-Flash Plus Button
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Q-FlashPlusport,andthenyoucannowashtheBIOS
automaticallybysimplypressingtheQ-FlashPlusbutton.TheQFLEDwillashwhentheBIOSmatching
andashingactivitiesstartandwillstopashingwhenthemainBIOSashingiscomplete.
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 Type-C® Port
ThereversibleUSB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.
RJ-45 LAN Port
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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakers.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakers.
Side Speaker Out (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakers.
Line In (Blue)
Thelineinjack.Usethisaudiojackforlineindevicessuchasanopticaldrive,walkman,etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)
Thelineoutjack.
Mic In (Pink)
TheMicinjack.
ActivityLED
Connection/
SpeedLED
LAN Port
Connection/SpeedLED:
State Description
Orange 2.5 Gbps data rate
Green 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
ActivityLED:
State Description
Blinking Datatransmissionorreceivingisoccurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
(Note1) ForAMDRyzen™ 5000 G-Series/4000 G-Series/3000 G-Series/2000 G-Series Processors only.
(Note2) ToenabletheQ-FlashPlusfunctionpleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageofGIGABYTE's
website.
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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
Side Speaker Out a
Line In
Line Out/Front Speaker Out aaaa
Mic In
PleasevisitGIGABYTE'swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.
Youcanchangethefunctionalityofanaudiojackusingtheaudiosoftware.
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1-7 Internal Connectors
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2/3
5) SYS_FAN4_PUMP
6) CPU_OPT
7) LED_C1/LED_C2
8) D_LED1/D_LED2
9) LED_CPU
10) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
11) M2A_CPU/M2C_SB/M2B_SB
12) F_ PANEL
13) F_ AUDIO
14) F_U32C
15) F_U32
16) F_USB1/F_USB2
17) TPM
18) CLR_CMOS
19) BAT
15 125
8
2
14
10
7
161748
1
4
7
18
19
11
4
9
36
11
11
13
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
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. 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
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
1
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (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.
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
6) 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. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
•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.
5) SYS_FAN4_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,""SmartFan6,"formoreinformation.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 Voltage Speed Control
3 Sense
4 PWM Speed Control
Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1~3 SYS_FAN4_PUMP CPU_OPT
Maximum Current 2A 2A 2A 2A
Maximum Power 24W 24W 24W 24W
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7) 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.
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.
11
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
LED_C1 LED_C2
Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
Pin No. Denition
1 V (5V)
2Data
3 No Pin
4GND
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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.
RGBLEDStrip
1
12V
8) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)
 Theheaderscanbeusedtoconnectastandard5050addressableLEDstrip,withmaximumpowerrating
of5A(5V)andmaximumnumberof1000LEDs.
1
F_USB30 F_U
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F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
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SB_
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_S 
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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B_
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S
S
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_F
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__B

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U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
D_LED1 D_LED2
Connectyour addressable LED strip to the header.The power
pin(markedwithatriangleontheplug)oftheLEDstripmustbe
connectedtoPin1oftheaddressableLEDstripheader.Incorrect
connectionmayleadtothedamageoftheLEDstrip.
Addressable
LEDStrip
1
1
10) 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 SATA connectors support
RAID0,RAID1,andRAID10.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguring
aRAIDarray.
Pin No. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
1
1
SATA3 4 2 0
5 3 1
7
7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Settings/IOPorts/
SATAConguration,"formoreinformation.
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Pin No. Denition
1 12V
2 G
3R
4 B
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
9) LED_CPU (CPU Cooler LED Strip/RGB LED Strip Header)
 TheheadercanbeusedtoconnectaCPUcoolerLEDstriporastandard5050RGBLEDstrip(12V/G/R/B),
with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
ConnecttheCPUcoolerLEDstrip/RGBLEDstriptothe
header. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug)
oftheLEDstripmustbeconnectedtoPin1(12V)ofthis
header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage
oftheLEDstrip.
LEDStrip
1
12V
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.
The PCIEX2 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. The SATA3 4, 5 connectors
will become unavailable when a device is installed in the PCIEX2 slot.
Forhowtoturnon/offthelightsoftheLEDstrippleasevisitthe"UniqueFeatures"webpageof
GIGABYTE's website.
11) M2A_CPU/M2C_SB/M2B_SB (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withaSATAharddrive.RefertoChapter3,
"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.
F_USB30 F_U
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F_  F_ 
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BS_
B
SB_
B
_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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1 2 3  
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
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
80110
110
110
60
M2A_CPU
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
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_U
_
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123
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123
 
123
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123
1
1
1
1
BSS
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_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
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 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
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
B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
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

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_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
80
80
60
60
M2C_SB
M2B_SB
42
42
42
FollowthestepsbelowtocorrectlyinstallanM.2SSDintheM.2connector.
Step 1:
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_CPU and M2B_SB connectors have the heatsink.)
RemovetheprotectivelmfromthethermalpadontheM2A_CPUconnector.
Step 2:
LocatethepropermountingholebasedonthelengthofyourM.2SSDdrive.Ifneeded,movethestandoff
tothedesiredmountinghole.InserttheM.2SSDintotheM.2connectoratanangle.
Step 3:
Pressthe M.2 SSDdownandthenusetheincludedscrew to secureitintheconnector.Replace the
heatsinkandsecureittotheoriginalhole.Removetheprotectivelmfromthebottomoftheheatsink
before replacing the heatsink.
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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.
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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B

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S  
 
123
 
123
 
123
 
123
1
1
1
1
BSS
S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 
 S3 BSSS

U
 __ 3
F_USB3F
S  _
S  _
S  _
SF


B_
B_
F
_0
S
S
_0F
_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_ SF_
B 
USB0_B
B_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
9 1
10 2
System Status LED
S0 On
S3/S4/S5 Off
•PW (Power Switch):
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,""Settings\PlatformPower,"formore
information).
•SPEAK (Speaker):
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):
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):
 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):
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):
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: 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
Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 MIC L 6 MICDetection
2GND 7SENSE_SEND
3MICR 8 No Pin
4 NC 9 Head Phone L
5HeadPhoneR 10 HeadPhoneDetection
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Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition
1 VBUS 8 D1- 15 SSTX2-
2SSRX1- 9D1+ 16 GND
3SSRX1+ 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+
15) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.2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3.2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_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
10
20
1
11
16) 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
Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
14) F_U32C (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support)
 TheheaderconformstoUSB3.2Gen2specicationandcanprovideoneUSBport.
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-
5RX1+ 12 TX2+ 19 D+
6RX1- 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_
B_
F_USB3
 F_USB303

_

_3U
S_
_S
SS_F 
_
_ F 
_SB
20
10 11
1
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