Gigabyte GA-970-Gaming Owner's manual

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Gigabyte
Model
GA-970-Gaming
Type
Owner's manual
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GA-970-Gaming
User's Manual
Rev. 1101
12ME-970GM-1101R
Copyright
© 2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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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.
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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:
Motherboard
GA-970-Gaming
Apr. 15, 2016
Apr. 15, 2016
Motherboard
GA-970-Gaming
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Table of Contents
GA-970-Gaming 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 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier ............................................................... 12
1-8 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................20
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 21
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 21
2-3 System Information ........................................................................................ 25
2-4 BIOS Features ............................................................................................... 26
2-5 Peripherals ..................................................................................................... 28
2-6 Power Management ....................................................................................... 30
2-7 Save & Exit ..................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................32
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet .................................................................................. 32
3-2 DriversInstallation .......................................................................................... 35
RegulatoryStatements .............................................................................................. 36
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 40
RivetNetworksKiller™
E2400/E2201LAN
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GA-970-Gaming 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
5GA-970-Gaming motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One G Connector
5Quick Installation Guide
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
Socket AM3+
ATX
GA-970-Gaming
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
DDR3_4
DDR3_3
DDR3_2
DDR3_1
BAT
F_PANEL
F_USB3F_USB30
SYS_FAN2
COMASPDIF_O
ATX_12V
AMD970
AMDSB950
SATA3
PCI2
PCI1
TYPEC
R_USB31
R_USB30
CODEC
PWR_FAN
SYS_FAN1
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_1
R_USB1
USB_LAN1
PCIEX16
PCIEX4
F_USB1
F_USB2
M_BIOS
B_BIOS
CLR_CMOS
0 3
1 4
2 5
iTE®
Super I/O VIA®VL805
M2F_10G
42F60F80F
ASMedia® USB 3.1
Controller
GAIN
TI Burr Brown®
NE5532
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 AM3+ Socket:
- AMDAM3+FXprocessor
- AMDAM3Phenom™IIprocessor/AMDAthlon™ II processor
(GotoGIGABYTE'swebsiteforthelatestCPUsupportlist.)
HyperTransport
Bus
HyperTransport™ 3.0
Support for up to 5200 MT/s
Chipset NorthBridge:AMD970
SouthBridge:AMDSB950
Memory 4xDDR3DIMMsocketssupportingupto32GBofsystemmemory
* DuetoaWindows32-bitoperatingsystemlimitation,whenmorethan4GBofphysical
memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than the size of
the physical memory installed.
Dualchannelmemoryarchitecture
SupportforDDR32000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066MHzmemorymodules
* TosupportaDDR31866MHz(andabove)memory,youmustinstallanAM3+CPU
rst.
SupportforExtremeMemoryProle(XMP)memorymodules
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Audio Realtek® ALC1150 codec
TI Burr Brown®NE5532operationalamplier
HighDenitionAudio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
SupportforS/PDIFOut
LAN RivetNetworksKiller™E2400/E2201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)
* ThePCIEX4slotsharesbandwidthwiththeM2F_10Gconnector.ThePCIEX4slotwill
operateatuptox2modewhenaPCIeSSDisinstalledintheM2F_10Gconnector.
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(AllofthePCIExpressslotsconformtoPCIExpress2.0standard.)
2 x PCI slots
Multi-Graphics
Technology Supportfor2-WayAMDCrossFire™ technology
Storage Interface South Bridge:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe
x2/x1SSDsupport)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
- SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,RAID10,andJBOD
* Referto"1-8InternalConnectors,"forthesupportedcongurationswiththeM.2and
SATA connectors.
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USB South Bridge:
- 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports on the back panel, 6 ports available through
theinternalUSBheaders)
VIA®VL805chip:
- 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
theinternalUSBheader)
ASMedia® USB 3.1 Controller:
- 1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 support
- 1xUSB3.1Type-Aport(red)onthebackpanel
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1x8-pinATX12Vpowerconnector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
2 x system fan headers
1 x power fan header
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1xS/PDIFOutheader
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x serial port header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x audio gain control switch
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 support
1xUSB3.1Type-Aport(red)
2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1xRJ-45port
1xopticalS/PDIFOutconnector
5xaudio jacks (Center/Subwoofer SpeakerOut,Rear Speaker Out,LineIn,
LineOut,MicIn)
I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you
install.
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BIOS 2x32Mbitash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
SupportforDualBIOS™
PnP1.0a,DMI2.7,WfM2.0,SMBIOS2.7,ACPI5.0
Unique Features Support for APP Center
* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.
- @BIOS
- AmbientLED
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- Game Controller
- Smart TimeLock
- SmartRecovery2
- SystemInformationViewer
- USB Blocker
Support for Q-Flash
SupportforON/OFFCharge
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software Norton®InternetSecurity(OEMversion)
Operating
System Support for Windows 10/8.1/7 32-bit/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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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
Locatethepinone(denotedbyasmalltriangle)oftheCPUsocketandtheCPU.
1-4 Installing the Memory
DualChannelMemoryConguration
Thismotherboardprovides four DDR3memorysockets and supportsDualChannel Technology.After the
memoryisinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.Enabling
DualChannelmemorymodewilldoubletheoriginalmemorybandwidth.
ThefourDDR3memorysocketsaredividedintotwochannelsandeachchannelhastwomemorysocketsas
following:
ChannelA:DDR3_2,DDR3_4
ChannelB:DDR3_1,DDR3_3
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.
AM3+ Socket
A Small Triangle
MarkingDenotesPin
One of the Socket AM3+/AM3 CPU
A Small Triangle
MarkingDenotesCPU
Pin One
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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 and installed in the same colored sockets. For
optimumperformance,whenenablingDualChannelmodewithtwomemorymodules,werecommend
thatyouinstallthemintheDDR3_1andDDR3_2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.YoucanconnectaUSBDACtothisportoruse
this port for USB devices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB Type-C™ Port
ThereversibleUSBport supports theUSB3.1specication and iscompatibletothe USB 3.0/2.0
specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.
USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red)
TheUSB3.1portsupportstheUSB3.1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.0/2.0/1.1specication.
Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
TheUSB3.0portsupportstheUSB3.0specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0/1.1specication.
Use this port for USB devices.
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR3_4 DDR3_2 DDR3_3 DDR3_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)
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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ina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
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
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line 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).
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
The Mic in jack.
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. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more 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.
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
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1-7 ChangingtheOperationalAmplier
Step 1:
Use an IC extractor to carefully grip the IC's sides and extract it from
the socket.
Step 2:
Align the notch on your OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently
press the chip into the socket until seated.
For purchasing the IC extractor and OP Chip, please contact the local dealer.
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1-8 Internal Connectors
Readthefollowingguidelinesbeforeconnectingexternaldevices:
•First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/2
5) PWR_FAN
6) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
7) M2F_10G
8) F_PANEL
9) F_AUDIO
10) SPDIF_O
11) GAIN
12) F_USB30
13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3
14) COMA
15) BAT
16) CLR_CMOS
1
2
8
16
5
4 3
6
4
15
1214109
11
13
7
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DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
ATX
1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
onthemotherboard.Beforeconnectingthepowerconnector,rstmakesurethepowersupplyisturned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the
power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
 The12VpowerconnectormainlysuppliespowertotheCPU.Ifthe12Vpowerconnectorisnotconnected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high
powerconsumptionbeused(500Worgreater).Ifapowersupplyisusedthatdoesnotprovidethe
required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX:
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
13.3V 13 3.3V
23.3V 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:
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
5
8
1
4
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6) 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AMDSouthBridgesupports
RAID0,RAID1,RAID5,RAID10,andJBOD.RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructions
onconguringaRAIDarray.
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2 TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SBSATA
Conguration,"formoreinformation.
1
SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN
SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN:
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2+12V
3 Sense
•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.
0 3
1 4
2 5
SATA3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 7
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1 7
3/4/5) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/PWR_FAN (Fan Headers)
 Themotherboardhasa4-pinCPUfanheader(CPU_FAN),a4-pin(SYS_FAN1)anda3-pin(SYS_FAN2)
systemfanheaders,anda3-pinpowerfanheader(PWR_FAN).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
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
11
CPU_FAN:
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2+12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN1:
PinNo. Denition
1GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4VCC
SYS_FAN1
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WheninstallingdifferenttypesofM.2SSDs(includingSATASSDsandPCIex2SSDs),besuretoreferto
thesupportedcongurationsinthetablesbelowaccordingtotheoperatingmodeofyourSATAcontroller
(AHCImodeorRAIDmode).
•AHCI/RAID mode:
SATA3_0 SATA3_1 SATA3_2 SATA3_3 SATA3_4 SATA3_5
M.2SATASSD aaaaa r
M.2 PCIe x2
SSD(Note) a a a a a a
NoM.2SSDs
Installed a a a a a a
a: Supported, r:Notsupported.
Connector
TypeofSSD
SelecttheproperholefortheM.2SSDtobeinstalledandrefastenthescrewandnut.
7) M2F_10G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDs.ItcansupportSATARAIDconguration
throughtheAMDSouthBridge.PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDset
withSATAdrive(s).RefertoChapter3,"ConguringaRAIDSet,"forinstructionsonconguringaRAID
array.
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
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123
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123
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123
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1
1
1
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S
_S 
SSU
 
1 2 3 4 5
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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
_
80F 60F 42F
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.
(Note) PleasenotethatanM.2PCIeSSDcannotbeusedtocreateaRAIDsetwithSATAdrive(s).
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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.
8) 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
Management,"formoreinformation).
•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).
•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.
•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.
•ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHDaudiobydefault.
•Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•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.
9) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsIntelHighDenitionaudio(HD)andAC'97audio.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.
F_USB30 F_U
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BS_
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SB_
B
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_F
_
_
__B


U
S  _S
_
9 1
10 2
ForHDFrontPanelAudio:
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1MIC2_L 6 Sense
2GND 7FAUDIO_JD
3MIC2_R 8NoPin
4-ACZ_DET 9LINE2_L
5LINE2_R 10 Sense
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1 MIC 6 NC
2GND 7NC
3 MIC Power 8 NoPin
4NC 9LineOut(L)
5LineOut(R) 10 NC
PowerLED
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
12
1920
CI-
CI+
PWR_LED-
PWR_LED+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
NC
NC
PLED+
PW+
Power
SpeedLED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
HardDrive
ActivityLED
Reset
Switch
Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power
Switch
Speaker PWR_LED-
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10) 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
1SPDIFO
2GND
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1VBUS 11 D2+
2SSRX1- 12 D2-
3SSRX1+ 13 GND
4GND 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 GND
7GND 17 SSRX2+
8D1- 18 SSRX2-
9D1+ 19 VBUS
10 NC 20 NoPin
12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
 Theheader conformsto USB3.0/2.0 specication and each header can provide two USB ports. For
purchasingtheoptional3.5"frontpanelthatprovidestwoUSB3.0/2.0ports,pleasecontactthelocaldealer.
1
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.
11) GAIN (Audio Gain Control Switches)
This switch allows for audio gain control for the line-out jack on the back panel. Please make sure all of
thedipsaresetinthesamepositionandaresetaccordingtoyourheadphonespecication(actualeffects
mayvarybythedevicebeingused).
GainRatio DIPSetting
DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4
2.5x OFF OFF OFF OFF
6x ON ON ON ON
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 4 5
 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
_
10
20
1
11
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14) COMA (Serial Port Header)
The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional
COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
PinNo. Denition PinNo. Denition
1NDCD- 6NDSR-
2NSIN 7NRTS-
3NSOUT 8NCTS-
4NDTR- 9NRI-
5GND 10 NoPin
13) F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3 (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
1Power(5V) 6USBDY+
2Power(5V) 7GND
3USBDX- 8GND
4USBDY- 9NoPin
5USBDX+ 10 NC
•DonotplugtheIEEE1394bracket(2x5-pin)cableintotheUSB2.0/1.1header.
•Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
10
9
2
1
10
9
2
1
15) 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.Dangerofexplosion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.
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16) 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
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
BIOS(Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on the
motherboard.ItsmajorfunctionsincludeconductingthePower-OnSelf-Test(POST)duringsystemstartup,
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
theusertomodifybasicsystemcongurationsettingsortoactivatecertainsystemfeatures.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to
keepthecongurationvaluesintheCMOS.
ToaccesstheBIOSSetupprogram,pressthe<Delete>keyduringthePOSTwhenthepoweristurnedon.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
•BecauseBIOSashingispotentiallyrisky,ifyoudonotencounterproblemsusingthecurrentversionofBIOS,
itisrecommendedthatyounotashtheBIOS.ToashtheBIOS,doitwithcaution.InadequateBIOSashing
may result in system malfunction.
•Itisrecommendedthatyounotalterthedefaultsettings(unlessyouneedto)topreventsysteminstabilityorother
unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to
cleartheCMOSvaluesandresettheboardtodefaultvalues.(Refertothe"LoadOptimizedDefaults"sectionin
thischapterorintroductionsofthebattery/clearCMOSjumperinChapter1forhowtocleartheCMOSvalues.)
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