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After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the 
DisplayPort	device.	(The	item	name	 may	differ	 from	operating	 system.	Refer	to	the	 HDMI	 settings	
information	on	the	previous	page	for	the	configuration	dialog	box.)
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)
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
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)
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.
Line In/Mic In Jack
The line in/Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as\
 optical drive, walkman, microphone, etc.
Line In
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect 
front	speakers	in	a	5.1-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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack
Use	this	audio	jack	to	connect	center/subwoofer	speakers	in	a	5.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Rear Speaker Out
Use	this	audio	jack	to	connect	rear	speakers	in	a	5.1-channel	audio	configuration.
Headphone/Speaker Out Jack
This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that 
you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack.
Refer	to	the	 instructions	 on	setting	 up	a	2/5.1-channel	 audio	configuration	 in	Chapter	 6,	"Configuring	
2/5.1-Channel Audio."
Triple	Display	Configurations	for	the	Onboard	Graphics:
Triple-display	 configurations	 are	supported	 after	you	install	 motherboard	 drivers	in	OS.	 Only	 dual-display	
configurations	are	supported	during	the	BIOS	Setup	or	POST 	process.	
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 occurringOffNo data transmission or receiving is occurring
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1-8 Onboard Buttons, Switches and LEDs
Quick Buttons
This motherboard has 3 quick buttons: power button, reset button and clear CMOS button. The power button 
and reset button allow users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when 
they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. Use the clear CMOS button to clear 
the	BIOS	configuration	and	reset	the	CMOS	values	to	factory	defaults	when	needed.
PW_SW: Power buttonRST_SW: Reset buttonCMOS_SW: Clear CMOS Button
 •Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before c\
learing 
the CMOS values.
 •Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and 
data loss or damage may occur.
 •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).
BIOS Switch and BIOS LED Indicators
The	BIOS	 switch	 (BIOS_SW)	 allows	users	to	easily	 select	 a	different	 BIOS	for	boot	 up	or	overclocking,	 helping	to	
reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling of disabling or the Dual BIOS function. 
The	LED	indicator	(MBIOS_LED/BBIOS_LED)	shows	which	BIOS	is	active.
2:	Backup	BIOS	(Boot	from	the	backup	BIOS)
1:	Main	BIOS	(Boot	from	the	main	BIOS)
BIOS Switch:
MBIOS_LED	(The	main	BIOS	is	active)
BBIOS_LED	(The	backup	BIOS	is	active)
BIOS LED Indicators:
BIOS_SW
2: Single BIOS
1: Dual BIOS
BIOS_SWSB
MBIOS_LEDBBIOS_LED
CMOS_SW
PW_SWRST_SW
SB
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
12
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
1
2
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
12
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
1
2 
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Pin No.Definition
1Power
2GND
Voltage Measurement Points
Users	can	use	a	multimeter 	to	 measure	 component 	voltages,	 including	VRIN,	VIOD,	 VSA,	VAXG,	 VIOA,	VRING, 	
VDIMM, and VCORE. You can employ following way to measure component voltages.
Steps:
Connect	 the	red	 lead	 of	the	 multimeter	 to	the	 pin	1	(Power)	 of	a	voltage 	
measurement	point	and	the	black	lead	to	the	pin	2	(ground).
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP12 3
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VRINPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VIODPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VSAPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VIOAPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP12 3
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VRINGPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP12 3
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VDIMMPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP12 3
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VCOREPin 1
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
11
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
VAXGPin 1
1-9	 Changing	the	Operational	 Amplifier
Step 1:
Use the included IC extractor to carefully grip the IC’s sides and  
extract it from the socket.
Step 2:
Align the notch on the OP chip with the notch on the socket and gently 
press the chip into the socket until seated.
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1-10 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)AT X
3)ATX4P
4)CPU_FAN
5)SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5/6/7
6)CPU_OPT
7)HP_PWR_PCH/HP_PWR
8)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
9)GSATA3 6/7/8/9
10)F_PANEL
11)F_AUDIO
12)F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2
13)F_USB1/F_USB2
14)B AT
15)CLR_CMOS
2
8
13
12
10
4
11
5
3
9
15
5
1
125
56
5
7
14
7 
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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.
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
131
2412
AT X
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
ATX_12V_2X4
58
14
ATX_12V_2X4:
Pin No.Definition
1GND	(Only	for	2x4-pin	12V)
2GND	(Only	for	2x4-pin	12V)
3GND
4GND
5+12V	(Only	for	2x4-pin	12V)
6+12V	(Only	for	2x4-pin	12V)
7+12V
8+12V
ATX:
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON	(soft	On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20-5V
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)
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 •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.
4/5)   CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4/SYS_FAN5/SYS_FAN6/SYS_
FAN7 (Fan Headers)	 	
The	motherboard	 has	a	4-pin	 CPU	fan	header	 (CPU_FAN),	 five	4-pin	 (SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5)	 and	the	3-pin	(SYS_FAN6/7)	 system	fan	headers.	 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 motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.CPU_FAN:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
4Speed Control
SYS_FAN1
SYS_FAN6/7
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
3) ATX4P (PCIe Power Connector)  The power connector provide auxiliary power to the onboard PCI Express x16 slots. When two or more graphics cards are installed, we recommend that you connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to	the	 ATX4P 	connector	to	ensure	system	stability.
Pin No.Definition
1NC
2NC
3NC
4GND
5GND
6GND
7VCC
8VCC
9VCC
10GND
11GND
12GND
13+12V
14+12V
15+12V
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORT
F_PANEL(NH)
F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3
DIP123DIP123
DIP12311
11
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)
BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
15
1
SYS_FAN1:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V /Speed Control
3Sense
4VCC
SYS_FAN2/3/4/5:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V /Speed Control
3Sense
4VCC
CPU_FAN
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN2/3/4/5
SYS_FAN6/7:
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V 
3NC 
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 •Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU may hang. •These	fan	headers	 are	not	configuration	 jumper	blocks.	 Do	not	 place	 a	jumper	 cap	on	the	 headers.
6)  CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)
    The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure 
to	connect	 it	in	 the	 correct	 orientation	 (the	black	 connector	 wire	is	the	 ground	 wire).	The	speed	 control	
function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V /Speed Control
3Sense
4VCC
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7) HP_PWR_PCH/HP_PWR (Chipset Heatsink LED/Fan Header)
  The HP_PWR_PCH power connector provides power to the LEDs on the Chipset heatsink. The HP_PWR 
power connector provides power to the fan on the Chipset heatsink.
1
HP_PWR:
Pin No.Definition
1+12V /Speed Control
2GND
HP_PWR_PCH:
Pin No.Definition
1+12V
2GND
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9) GSATA3 6/7/8/9 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Marvell® 88SE9230 Chip)
  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 Marvell® 88SE9230 chip 
supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10. Refer	 to	Chapter	 3,	"Configuring	 SATA	Hard	 Drive(s),"	 for	instructions 	
on	configuring	a	RAID	array.
7
7
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
GSATA3
 •A	RAID	 0	or	 RAID	 1	configuration	 requires	at	least	 two	hard	 drives.	 If	more	 than	two	hard	 drives	are to be used, the total number of hard drives must be an even number. •A	RAID	 5	configuration 	requires	 at	least	 three	 hard	drives.	 (The	total	number	 of	hard	 drives	 does	not	have	to	be	an	even	number.) •A	RAID	10	configuration	requires	four	hard	drives.
8)  SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by Intel® Z87 Chipset)
  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 Intel® Z87 Chipset supports 
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Refer 	to 	Chapter 	3, 	"Configuring 	SATA 	Hard	 Drive(s)," 	for 	instructions 	
on	configuring	a	RAID	array.
71
71
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFMPin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
10S ATA 3
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
3254
7698 
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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.
 •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	Management,"	 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 detect\
ed 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.
 •PLED/PWR (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).
System StatusLED
S0On
S3/S4/S5Off
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 Switch
Power Switch
Chassis Intrusion Header
PWR_LED-
Speaker
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11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
	 The	 front	panel	 audio	header	 supports	 Intel	High	 Definition	 audio	(HD).	You	may	 connect	 your	chassis	
front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match 
the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and 
the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damag\
e it.
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
For HD Front Panel Audio:For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:Pin No.Definition
1MIC2_L
2GND
3MIC2_R
4-ACZ_DET
5LINE2_R
6GND
7FAUDIO_JD
8No Pin
9LINE2_L
10GND
Pin No.Definition
1MIC
2GND
3MIC Power
4NC
5Line	Out	(R)
6NC
7NC
8No Pin
9Line	Out	(L)
10NC
F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_PORTF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
91
102
Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord 
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel.
12)  F_USB30_1/F_USB30_2 (USB 3.0/2.0 Headers)
	 The	 headers	conform	to	USB	 3.0/2.0	 specification	 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.
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
1VBUS11D2+
2SSRX1-12D2-
3SSRX1+13GND
4GND14SSTX2+
5SSTX1-15SSTX2-
6SSTX1+16GND
7GND17SSRX2+
8D1-18SSRX2-
9D1+19VBUS
10NC20No Pin
Only the USB ports routed to the F_USB30_1 header can support the ON/OFF\
 Charge2 function.
F_USB30F_AUDIO(H)
DB_POR TF_PANEL(NH)F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)
PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3DIP123
DIP123DIP123
1
1
1
1
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
120
1011F_USB30
F_AUDIO(H)
DB_POR T
F_PANEL(NH)
F_PANEL
(H61M-D2)
ACPI_CPT
(GA-IVB)
BIOS_PH
(GA-IVB)
SMB_CPT
(GA-IVB)
CLR_CMOS
CI
DIS_ME
GP15_CPT
(GA-IVB)
XDP_CPU
XDP_PCH
(GA-IVB)
TPM
w/housing
V
oltage measurement module(X58A-OC)PCIe power connector (SA TA)(X58A-OC)
DIP12 3
DIP123DIP123
DIP12311
11
BIOS Switcher (X58A-OC)
PWM Switch (X58A-OC)
M_SA TA
PWM Switch (SW1)(X79-UD7)
DIP
12345
Voltage measurement points(G1.Sniper 3)
BIOS Switcher (SW4) PCIe Control (Z87X-UP7)
DIP1234
DIP1234DIP1234
DIP1234
AT
X_12V_2X3
F_USB3 (Front Panel)
10
1120
1
F_USB30_2
F_USB30_1 
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