Gigabyte Gaming 5 Manual

							1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The	USB	 3.1	Gen	 1	port	 supports	 the	USB	 3.1	Gen	 1	specification	 and	is	compatible	 to	the	 USB	 2.0	specification.	 You	can	connect	a	USB	DAC	to	this	port	or	use	this	port	for	USB	devices.
DVI-D Port (Note)
The	DVI-D	 port	conforms	 to	the	 DVI-D	 specification	 and	supports	 a	maximum	 resolution	of	1920x1200@60	 Hz	(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD 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.
(Note)  The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The	USB	 port	supports	 the	USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	 Use	this	port	 for	USB	 devices.	 You	can	connect	 a	USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The	USB	port	supports	the	USB	2.0/1.1	specification.	Use	this	port	for	USB	devices.	
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.
Activity LEDConnection/Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State DescriptionOrange1 Gbps data rateGreen100 Mbps data rateOff10 Mbps data rate
State DescriptionBlinkingData transmission or receiving is occurringOnNo data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The	USB	 3.1	Gen	 1	port	 supports	 the	USB	 3.1	Gen	 1	specification	 and	is	compatible	 to	the	 USB	 2.0	specification.	Use	this	port	for	USB	devices.
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							 •When	removing	 the	cable	 connected	 to	a	back	 panel	 connector,	 first	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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Use	this	audio	jack	to	connect	center/subwoofer	speakers	in	a	5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Rear Speaker Out
This	jack	can	be	used	to	connect	rear	speakers	in	a	4/5.1/7.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system th\
at supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an opt\
ical digital audio in connector.
Line In
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an opt\
ical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out
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	configuration.
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.
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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)AT X _12V_ 2 X4
2)AT X
3)CPU_ FAN
4)SYS _ FAN1/2
5)SYS _ FAN3 _ PUM P
6)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
7)BAT
8)S P D I F_ O
9)M2Q_32G
10)F_ PA N E L
11)F_ A U D I O
12)F_USB30
13)F_ U S B
14)TPM
15)CLR_CMOS
16)LED_C
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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,	 first	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.DefinitionPin No.Definition13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON (soft On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20NC
95VSB (stand by +5V)21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)23+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
123.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)24GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
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)
3GND7+12V
4GND8+12V
3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 (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 orient\
ation (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 install\
ed 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 m\
ay hang. •These	 fan	headers	 are	not	configuration	 jumper	blocks.	 Do	not	 place	 a	jumper	 cap	on	the	 headers.
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1
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Pin No.Definition1GND2Voltage Speed Control3Sense4PWM Speed ControlSYS_FAN21
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							5) SYS_FAN3_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," "M.I.T.," for more information
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.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals\SATA And	RST 	Configuration,"	for	more	information.
S ATA 3
S ATA 35432
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1
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Pin No.Definition1GND2Voltage Speed Control3Sense4PWM Speed Control
7) BAT (Battery)	 The	 battery	provides	 power	to	keep	 the	values	 (such	as	BIOS	 configurations,	 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 minut\
e. (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 rep\
lace 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 re\
gulations.
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							9) M2Q_32G (M.2 Socket 3 Connector)  The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs and M.2 PCIe SSDs.
F_USB30
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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 connec\
tor.Step 1:Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw and nut from the motherboard. L\
ocate the proper mounting hole for	the	M.2	SSD	to	be	installed	and	then	screw	the	nut	first.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.
Installation Notices for the M2Q_32G and SATA Connectors:Due to the limited number of lanes provided by the Chipset, the availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M2Q_32G connector. The M2Q_32G connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 5 connector. Refer to the following table for details.
SATA3 0SATA3 1SATA3 2SATA3 3SATA3 4SATA3 5
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M.2 PCIe x2 SSD aaaaaa
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a: Available, r: Not available
ConnectorType of M.2 SSD
8) 
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 manu\
al for your expansion card.
Pin No.Definition
1SPDIFO
2GND
1
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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.
10) 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 StatusLED
S0On
S3/S4/S5Off
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).
 •PW (Power Switch, Red): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure	 the	way	 to	turn	 off	your	 system	 using	the	power	 switch	 (refer	to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power," for more information). •SPEAK (Speaker, Orange): Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
 •PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple):
 •HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is reading or writing data. •RES (Reset Switch, Green): Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. •CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray): Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor. •NC (Orange): No Connection.
Power LED
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
121920
CI-CI+
PWR_LED-PWR_LED+
PLED-PW-SPEAK+SPEAK-
PLED+PW+
Power LED
HD-RES+HD+RES-
Hard Drive Activity LEDReset SwitchChassis Intrusion Header
Power SwitchSpeaker
PWR_LED-
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							11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)	 The	 front	panel	 audio	header	 supports	 Intel	High	 Definition	 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:
 •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 conne\
ctors 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.Definition
1MIC2_L
2GND
3MIC2_R
4NC
5LINE2_R
6Sense
7FAUDIO_JD
8No Pin
9LINE2_L
10Sense
F_USB30
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Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1VBUS11D2+
2SSRX1-12D2-
3SSRX1+13GND
4GND14SSTX2+
5SSTX1-15SSTX2-
6SSTX1+16GND
7GND17SSRX2+
8D1-18SSRX2-
9D1+19VBUS
10NC20No Pin
12) 
F_USB30 (USB 3.1 Gen 1 Header)	 The	 header	conforms	 to	USB	 3.1	Gen	 1	and	 USB	 2.0	specification	 and	can	provide	 two	USB	 ports.	 For	purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local dealer.
F_USB30F_U
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For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:Pin No.Definition
1MIC
2GND
3MIC Power
4NC
5Line Out (R)
6NC
7NC
8No Pin
9Line Out (L)
10NC
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							13) F_USB (USB 2.0/1.1 Header)	 The	 header	conforms	 to	USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	 Each	USB	header	 can	provide	 two	USB	 ports	 via	an	optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please co\
ntact the local dealer.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1Power (5V)6USB DY+
2Power (5V)7GND
3USB DX-8GND
4USB DY-9No Pin
5USB DX+10NC
 •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.
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F_USB30
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14) 
TPM (Trusted Platform Module Header)  You may connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) to this header.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1LCLK11LAD0
2GND12GND
3LFRAME13NC
4No Pin14NC
5LRESET15SB3V
6NC16SERIRQ
7LAD317GND
8LAD218NC
9VCC319NC
10LAD120NC
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							15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Jumper) 	 Use	 this	jumper	 to	clear	 the	BIOS	 configuration	 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 c\
learing the CMOS values. •After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select\
 Load Optimized Defaults) or manually	 configure	 the	BIOS	 settings	 (refer	to	Chapter	 2,	"BIOS	 Setup,"	 for	BIOS	 configurations).
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS Values
For how to turn on/off the lights of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup."
Pin No.Definition
112V
2G
3R
4B
5W
F_USB30
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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.
16) 
LED_C (RGB (RGBW) LED Strip Extension Cable Header)   The header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB (RGBW) LED strip\
 (12V/G/R/B/W), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.
Connect one end of the RGB (RGBW) LED strip extension cable to the hea\
der and the other end to your RGB (RGBW) LED strip. The black wire (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the extension cable must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. The 12V pin (marked with an arrow) on the other end 
of the extension cable must be lined up with the 12V of the LED strip. Be careful with the connection orientation of the LED strip; incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
12V1
Black wire
12V of the LED strip
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