Gigabyte X99 Gaming 5 Manual

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use	the	upper	 port	(green)	 to	connect	 a	PS/2	 mouse	 and	the	lower	 port	(purple)	 to	connect	 a	PS/2	 keyboard.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The	USB	 port	supports	 the	USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	 You	can	connect	 a	USB	 DAC	 to	this	 port	 or	use	 this	port	for	USB	devices	such	as	a	USB	keyboard/mouse,	USB	printer,	USB	flash	drive	and	etc.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The	 USB	 3.0	port	 supports	 the	USB	 3.0	specification	 and	is	compatible	 to	the	 USB...

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Refer	to	the	 instructions	 on	setting	 up	a	2/5.1-channel	 audio	configuration	 in	Chapter	 6,	"Configuring	2/5.1-Channel Audio."
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.
Wi-Fi Antenna Connector Holes
Secure the antenna...

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1-9	 Changing	the	Operational	Amplifier
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.
Hardware Installation  

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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...

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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...

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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 (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...

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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
2Speed Control
3Sense
4VCC
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
7) LED_CON1 (I/O Shield Audio LED Power Connector) The power connector provides power to the LEDs on...

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9) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
F_USB30
F_U
B_F_F_

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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
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S_
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B
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12 312 3
1
1
1
1
BSS\
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F_USB3F
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M2_10G, SATA Express, and SATA3 4/5 connectors can only be used one at a time. The SATA3 4/5 connectors will become unavailable when an M.2 SSD is installed.
8) 
LED_CON2 (Heatsink LED Power...

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10) 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 Intel® 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.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
7
7
F_USB30
F_U
B_F_F_

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B
BS_
B
SB_
B
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S_
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B
_U
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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M2_10G con\
nector.
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	first.
Step 2:Slide the M.2 SSD into the connector at an oblique angle.
Step 3:Press the M.2 SSD down and then secure it with the screw.
Step 4:The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above.
12) M2_10G (M.2 Socket 3...