Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming User manual

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GA-Z170X-UltraGaming
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-Z17ULTG-1002R

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©2016 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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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-Z170X-Ultra Gaming
Jun. 01, 2016
Jun. 01, 2016
Motherboard
GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming

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Table of Contents
GA-Z170X-Ultra 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 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration .............................. 10
1-7 Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 11
1-8 Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................23
2-1 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 23
2-2 M.I.T. .............................................................................................................. 24
2-3 System ........................................................................................................... 31
2-4 BIOS............................................................................................................... 32
2-5 Peripherals..................................................................................................... 35
2-6 Chipset........................................................................................................... 38
2-7 Power............................................................................................................. 39
2-8 Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................42
3-1 ConguringaRAIDSet.................................................................................. 42
3-2 Drivers Installation.......................................................................................... 45
RegulatoryStatements.............................................................................................. 46
Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 48

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GA-Z170X-Ultra 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-Z170X-Ultra Gaming motherboard 5Four SATA cables
5Motherboard driver disk 5I/O Shield
5User's Manual 5One 2-Way SLI bridge connector
5Quick Installation Guide 5One G Connector
5Two Velcro Cable Ties
KB_MS_USB CPU_FAN
ATX_12V_2X4
ATX
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
B_BIOS
PCIEX8
DDR4_2 DDR4_1 DDR4_4 DDR4_3
BAT
F_PANEL
Intel®Z170
CLR_CMOS
M_BIOS
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX16
F_USB1
LGA1151
GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming
MDP_OUT
MDP_IN
HDMI
R_USB30
USB30_LAN
F_USB30 SYS_FAN3
iTE®
Super I/O
SYS_FAN2_PUMP
F_USB2
SYS_FAN1
TPM
M2M_32G
Intel®
GbE LAN
SATA3
SATA3
3 2
5 4 1 0
CPU_OPT_PUMP
TYPEC
SATAEXPRESS
THB_C
U2_32G
R_USB31
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCIEX4
CODEC
SPDIF_O
80M110M 60M 42M
Intel®
Thunderbolt™3
Controller

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®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®Z170 Express Chipset
Memory 4xDDR4DIMMsocketssupportingupto64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DDR4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@24 Hz
* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.
- 1 x Mini-DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
Intel®Thunderbolt™3 Controller:
- 1 x Intel®Thunderbolt™3 connector, supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™
video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number of
Thunderbolt™devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI
Expressdevicesbeinginstalled.(RefertoChapter1-7,“BackPanelConnectors,”
for more information.)
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version.
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
Audio Realtek®ALC892 codec
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 x8 (PCIEX8)
* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot
is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the SATA3 0/1 connectors. When the PCIEX4
slot is installed with a x4 or above card, the SATA 3 0/1 connectors become unavailable.
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
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Multi-Graphics
Technology
Support for NVIDIA®Quad-GPU SLI™and 2-Way NVIDIA®SLI™technologies
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™and 2-WayAMD 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)
- 1 x U.2 connector
- 2 x SATA Express connectors
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
 - SupportforRAID0,RAID1,RAID5,andRAID10
 * Referto"1-8InternalConnectors,"fortheinstallationnoticesfortheU.2,M.2,SATA
Express, and SATA connectors.
USB Chipset+Intel®Thunderbolt™3 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
Chipset:
- 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available through
the internal USB header)
- 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers)
Internal
Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x U.2 connector
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
2 x SATA Express connectors
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling fan/pump header (CPU_OPT_PUMP)
2 x system fan headers
1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (SYS_FAN2_PUMP)
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.0/2.0 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header
1 x Thunderbolt™add-in card connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
Back Panel
Connectors
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x Thunderbolt™3 connector
1 x USB 3.1 Type-A port (red)
1 x Mini-DisplayPort In port
1 x Mini-DisplayPort
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
2 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)
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I/O Controller iTE®I/O Controller Chip
Hardware
Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System/Chipset temperature detection
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan (pump) speed detection
CPU/System/Chipset overheating warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan (pump) fail warning
CPU/CPU OPT/System fan (pump) speed control
* Whether the speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you
install.
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
- BIOS Setup
- Color Temperature
- Cloud Station
- EasyTune
- EasyRAID
- Fast Boot
- ON/OFF Charge
- Platform Power Management
- Smart TimeLock
- Smart Keyboard
- Smart Backup
- System Information Viewer
- USB Blocker
- V-Tuner
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Smart Switch
Support for Xpress Install
Bundled
Software
Norton®Internet Security (OEM version)
Intel®SmartResponseTechnology
cFosSpeed
Operating
System
Support for Windows 10/8.1 64-bit
Support for Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit
* Pleasedownloadthe"WindowsUSBInstallationTool"fromGIGABYTE'swebsite
and install it before installing Windows 7.
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.
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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.
Alignment
Key
Alignment
Key
LGA1151 CPU Socket
Pin One Corner of the CPU 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.
LGA1151 CPU
Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU
Notch
Notch
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for
support lists of CPU, memory modules,
SSDs, M.2, and U.2 devices.
Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
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1-5 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.
B. Connecting the Graphics Cards
Step 1:
Observethestepsin"1-5InstallinganExpansionCard"andinstallCrossFiregraphicscardsonthePCIEX16
and PCIEX8 slots.
Step 2:
Insert the CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors in the CrossFire/SLI gold edge connectors on top of the cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.
1-6 Setting up AMD CrossFire™/NVIDIA®SLI™Conguration
A. System Requirements
-Windows 10/8.1/7 operating system
-A CrossFire/SLI-supported motherboard with two or more PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver
-CrossFire/SLI-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver
-CrossFire(Note)/SLI bridge connectors
-Apowersupplywithsufcientpowerisrecommended(Refertothemanualofyourgraphicscardsforthe
power requirement)
(Note) The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
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.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:
ChannelA:DDR4_2,DDR4_4
ChannelB:DDR4_1,DDR4_3
DualChannelMemoryCongurationsTable
DDR4_4 DDR4_2 DDR4_3 DDR4_1
2 Modules - - DS/SS - - DS/SS
DS/SS - - DS/SS - -
4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(SS=Single-Sided,DS=Double-Sided,"--"=NoMemory)
C.ConguringtheGraphicsCardDriver
C-1. To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the AMD Catalyst Control Center.
Browse to Performance\AMD CrossFireX™and ensure the Enable AMD CrossFireX check box is selected.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire/SLI technology may differ by graphics cards and driver
version.RefertothemanualthatcamewithyourgraphicscardsformoreinformationaboutenablingCrossFire/
SLI technology.
C-2. To Enable SLI Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating system, go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. Browse to the
CongureSLI,Surround,Physx screen and ensure Maximize 3D performance is enabled.
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1-7 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.
Thunderbolt™3 Connector
The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™video outputs. You can connect a standard
DisplayPort/Thunderbolt™monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderbolt™connector can daisy
chain up to six Thunderbolt™devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the
number of Thunderbolt™devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices
being installed. You can adjust the Thunderbolt™settings under Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt in BIOS
Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2304@60 Hz when using a DisplayPort monitor, but the
actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also, the connector is reversible
andsupportstheUSB3.1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.0/2.0specication.Youcanuse
this port for USB devices, too.
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.
Mini-DisplayPort In Port (White)
TheDisplayPortInportoffersvediooutputstothemotherboard.RefertotheThunderbolt™3 Connector
for more information.
Mini-DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port
to connect your Mini-DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a
maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor
being used.
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Follow the steps below to install the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt™devices:
Step 1:
Connect the included DisplayPort cable (or Mini-
DisplayPort cable) from the graphics card to the
DisplayPort In port on the back panel.
Step 2:
Then connect the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt™
deviecs to Thunderbolt™3 connector to complete.

•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.
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.
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.
After installing the HDMI/Mini-DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback
device to HDMI/Mini-DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
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.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor
being used.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
On 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
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 (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)
Thelineoutjack.Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectfrontspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack.
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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_2X4
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN1/3
5) CPU_OPT_PUMP
6) SYS_FAN2_PUMP
7) SATA EXPRESS
8) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
9) BAT
10) SPDIF_O
11) M2M_32G
12) U2_32G
13) F_PANEL
14) F_AUDIO
15) F_USB30
16) F_USB1/F_USB2
17) TPM
18) THB_C
19) CLR_CMOS
4
13 1961714
1
43
15
8
16
5
12
7
18
2
8
9
11
10
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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
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 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
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/3 (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.
•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.
CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
11
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
41
85
CPU_FAN:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
SYS_FAN1/3:
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 VCC
1
SYS_FAN3
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
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5/6) CPU_OPT_PUMP/SYS_FAN2_PUMP (Fan/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 headers also provide speed control
forwatercoolingpumps,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""M.I.T.,"formoreinformation.
Pin No. Denition
1 GND
2 Speed Control
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
DEBUG PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7) SATA EXPRESS (SATA Express Connectors)
Each SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
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 SATAconnector 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
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5RXN
6RXP
7 GND
Toenablehot-pluggingfortheSATAports,refertoChapter2,"BIOSSetup,""Peripherals\SATA
Conguration,"formoreinformation.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
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BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
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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
1
1
SATA3
SATA3 5 4
1 0
2
3
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B

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 
123
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1
1
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BSS
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
7
7
71
71
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN2_PUMP
CPU_OPT_PUMP
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9) 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.
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
1 SPDIFO
2 GND
1
11) M2M_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)
 TheM.2connectorsupportsM.2SATASSDsandM.2PCIeSSDsandsupportRAIDcongurationthrough
the Intel®Chipset.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 nut.
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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
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_U
_
B

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 
123
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123
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123
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123
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F_USB3F
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12) U2_32G (U.2 Connector)
The U.2 connector supports a single U.2 device. Please note that an U.2 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U.2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.
F_USB30 F_U
B_ 
F_  F_ 
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BS_
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InstallationNoticesforthePCIEX4,U2_32G,M2M_32G,SATA,SATAExpressConnectors:
Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors and their
accompanying SATAExpress connectors may be affected by the type of devices installed in the PCIEX4, U2_32G,
and M2M_32G connectors. The following tables provide details on the availability of the SATA and SATA Express
connectors when one, two, or all three of the PCIEX4, U2_32G, and M2M_32G connectors are populated.
Connector Device Installed
Availability of the SATA and SATA Express connectors
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
SATA Express - SATA Express
PCIEX4 PCIe x4 SSD(Note 1) r r aaaa
r-a
PCIe x2 SSD(Note 2) aaaaaa
a-a
Other PCIe Devices
(Note 2)
aaaaaa
a-a
U2_32G U.2 SSD a a r r a a
a-a
M2M_32G M.2 PCIe x4 SSD aaaa r r
a-r
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD aaaar r
a-r
M.2 SATA SSD aaaa r r
a-r
Table1:WhenonlyoneofPCIEX4,U2_32G,andM2M_32Gispopulated
Example: When M2M_32G is installed with a SATA-based SSD and PCIEX4, U2_32G are empty, SATA
ports 4,5 and their accompanying SATA Express connector become unavailable.
(Note 1) When PCIEX4 is installed with a PCIe x4 SSD, the SATA3 0/1 connectors become unavailable.
(Note2) OtherPCIedevicesincludePCIegraphicscards,LANcards,TVcards,RAIDcards,Wi-Ficards,etc.
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Connectors Conguration
Availability of the SATA and SATA Express connectors
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
SATA Express - SATA Express
PCIEX4+U2_32G PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD rrrra a
r-a
PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD a a r r a a
a-a
Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD a a r r a a
a-a
PCIEX4+M2M_32G PCIe x4 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD r r a a r r
r-r
PCIe x4 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD r r a a r r
r-r
PCIe x4 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD r r a a r r
r-r
PCIe x2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD aaaar r
a-r
PCIe x2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD aaaar r
a-r
PCIe x2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD aaaar r
a-r
Other PCIe devices+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD aaaar r
a-r
Other PCIe devices+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD aaaar r
a-r
Other PCIe devices+M.2 SATA SSD aaaar r
a-r
M2M_32G+U2_32G M.2 PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
M.2 PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
M.2 SATA SSD+U.2 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
Table2:WhentwoofPCIEX4,U2_32G,andM2M_32Garepopulated
Example: When PCIEX4 is installed with a PCIe x2 SSD, M2M_32G with an M.2 PCIe x2 SSD, and U2_32G
with no device, SATAports 4,5 and their accompanying SATA Express connector become unavailable.
(Note 1) When PCIEX4 is installed with a PCIe x4 SSD, the SATA3 0/1 connectors become unavailable.
(Note2) OtherPCIedevicesincludePCIegraphicscards,LANcards,TVcards,RAIDcards,Wi-Ficards,etc.
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(Note 1) When PCIEX4 is installed with a PCIe x4 SSD, the SATA3 0/1 connectors become unavailable.
(Note2) OtherPCIedevicesincludePCIegraphicscards,LANcards,TVcards,RAIDcards,Wi-Ficards,etc.
Conguration
Availability of the SATA/SATA Express connectors
SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5
SATA Express - SATA Express
PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD
rrrrrr
r-r
PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD rrrrrr
r-r
PCIe x4 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD rrrrrr
r-r
PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
PCIe x2 SSD+U.2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD a a r r r r
a-r
Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x4 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD+M.2 PCIe x2 SSD a a r r r r
a-r
Other PCIe devices+U.2 SSD+M.2 SATA SSD a a r r r r
a-r
Table 3: When all three of PCIEX4,U2_32G,andM2M_32Garepopulated
Example: When PCIEX4 is installed with a PCIe device, U2_32G with an U.2 SSD, M2M_32G with an M.2 SATA
SSD, all SATA/SATA Express connectors become unavailable except for SATA ports 0, 1 and their
accompanying SATA Express connector.
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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.
13) 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):
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).
•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
14) 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.
For HD Front Panel Audio: For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
•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.
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC2_L
2 GND
3MIC2_R
4 -ACZ_DET
5LINE2_R
6 Sense
7 FAUDIO_JD
8 No Pin
9 LINE2_L
10 Sense
Pin No. Denition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC Power
4 NC
5LineOut(R)
6 NC
7 NC
8 No Pin
9 Line Out (L)
10 NC
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