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CodeDescription
96PCI Bus Assign Resources
97Console Output devices connect
98Console input devices connect
99Super IO Initialization
9AUSB initialization is started
9BUSB Reset
9CUSB Detect
9DUSB Enable
9E \226 9FReserved for future AMI codes
A0IDE initialization is started
A1IDE Reset
A2IDE Detect
A3IDE Enable
A4SCSI initialization is started
A5SCSI Reset
A6SCSI Detect
A7SCSI Enable
A8Setup Verifying Password
A9Start of Setup
AAReserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
ABSetup Input Wait
ACReserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below)
ADReady To Boot event
AELegacy Boot event
AFExit  Boot Services event
B0Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin
B1Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2Legacy Option ROM Initialization
B3System Reset
B4USB hot plug
B5PCI bus hot plug
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CodeDescription
B6Clean-up of NVRAM
B7Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)
B8\226 BFReserved for future AMI codes
D0CPU initialization error
D1System Agent initialization error
D2PCH initialization error
D3Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available
D4PCI resource allocation error.  Out of Resources
D5No Space for Legacy Option ROM
D6No Console Output Devices are found
D7No Console Input Devices are found
D8Invalid password
D9Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error)
DABoot Option is failed (StartImage returned error)
DBFlash update is failed
DCReset protocol is not available
ACPI/ASL Checkpoints
CodeDescription
0x01System is entering S1 sleep state
0x02System is entering S2 sleep state
0x03System is entering S3 sleep state
0x04System is entering S4 sleep state
0x05System is entering S5 sleep state
0x10System is waking up from the S1 sleep state
0x20System is waking up from the S2 sleep state
0x30System is waking up from the S3 sleep state
0x40System is waking up from the S4 sleep state
0xACSystem has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in PIC m\
ode.
0xAASystem has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC \
mode.
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1.2.8 Internal connectors
1. Intel\256 Z97 Serial ATA
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Seria\
l ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1\
, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset.
• These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS \
to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section SATA for details.
• Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.
• When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section SATA for details.
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3. USB 3.0 connector \(20-1 pin USB3_12\)
This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for additional USB\
 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, faster cha\
rging time for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and backward compatibility with USB 2.0.
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
• These connectors are based on xHCI specification. We recommend you to install the related driver to fully use the USB 3.0 ports under Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1.
• The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode depending on the operating system’s setting.
2. ASMedia\256 Serial ATA
These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Seria\
l ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables.
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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage t\
he motherboard!
You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your cha\
ssis supports front panel USB ports.
4. USB 2.0 connectors \(10-1 pin USB13, USB1112; USB910\)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to \
any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back \
of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed.
1 x USB 2.0 ports (USB13) at mid-board shares with ROG extension (ROG\
_EXT) port.
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5. Front panel audio connector \(10-1 pin AAFP\)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module tha\
t supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the f\
ront panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Titem in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97].
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6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors \(4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT\
;   4-pin CHA_FAN1-4\)
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensurin\
g that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
• DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not j\
umpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Ensure to fully insert the 4-pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector.
The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan po\
wer.
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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise,\
 the system will not boot.
• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable\
 or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two or more high-end PCIe x16 cards, use a PSU with 1\
000W power or above to ensure the system stability.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your\
 system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
7. ATX power connectors \(24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V\)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs \
are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis po\
wer LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on\
 the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activi\
ty LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.
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This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. \
The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
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This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button\
 turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on \
the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the\
 system is ON turns the system OFF.
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This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system \
reboot without turning off the system power.
8. System panel connector \(20-8 pin PANEL\)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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9. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector \(18-1 pin ROG_EXT\)
This connector is for the OC Panel, Front Base, and the other ROG device\
.
10. TPM connector \(20-1 pin TPM\)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which \
securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform \
integrity.
• The OC Panel and Front Base are purchased separately.
• Visit www.asus.com for more information about the OC Panel and Front Base.
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