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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	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	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 (White)
The	USB	 3.0	port	 supports	 the	USB	 3.0	specification	 and	is	compatible	 to	the	 USB	 2.0/1.1	 specification.	Use	this	port	 for	USB	 devices	 such	as	a	USB	 keyboard/mouse,	 USB	printer,	 USB	flash	 drive	 and	etc.	Before	using	Q-Flash	Plus,	make	sure	to	insert	the	USB	flash	drive	into	this	port	first.
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.
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 Out
The 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.
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
 •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.
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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 connectors, washers, and nuts onto the holes.
1-8  Installing the I/O Shield
Step 1:Install	the	included	 I/O	shield	 into	the	chassis.	 (For	actual	 installation,	please	refer	to	the	user	guide	for	your	chassis.)
Step 2:
Place the motherboard into the chassis, aligning the back panel connectors with the installed I/O shield. Connect the power cable from the I/O shield to the LED_CON1 connector on the motherboard.
For how to turn on/off the I/O shield LED indicators, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Peripherals," or Chapter 5, "Unique Features," "APP Center\Ambient LED." 
						

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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.
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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.
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19
1213
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168
20
6
1)ATX_12V_2X4
2)AT X
3)ATX4P
4)CPU_FAN
5)SYS_FAN1/2/3
6)CPU OPT
7)LED_CON1
8)LED_CON2
9)SATA_EXPRESS
10)SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5
11)sSATA3 0/1/2/3
12)M2_10G
13)M2_WIFI
14)F_PANEL
15)F_AUDIO
16)F_USB30
17)F_USB1/F_USB2
18)THB_C
19)B AT
20)CLR_CMOS
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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
ATX:
Pin No.DefinitionPin No.Definition
13.3V133.3V
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)
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
When you overclock the CPU, make sure to connect one end of the included\
 1 to 3 power cable to the ATX_12V_2X4 power connector and the other three to the power supply to en\
sure the system is provided with enough power.
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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	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_FAN1/2/3:Pin No.Definition
1GND
2Speed Control
3Sense
4VCC
CPU_FAN
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN2/3
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
SYS_FAN1
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 power ca\
ble from the power supply to the ATX4P connector to ensure system stability.
Pin No.Definition
1VCC
2GND
3GND
4+12V1 
						

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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 the I/O shield on the \
motherboard back panel.
Pin No.Definition
1VCC
2GND1
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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_

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



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\
S 
12 312 3
12 312 3
1
1
1
1
BSS\
S\
_S 
SS\
U
123
\
S3\
BSSS \
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S_
S _
S _
\
SF


B_
F
_0 S
S
_0F\
_F
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 Connector) The power connector provides power to the LEDs on the Chipset heatsink.
Pin No.Definition
1VCC
2GND1 
						

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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_

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



\
\
S 
12 312 3
12 312 3
1
1
1
1
BSS\
S\
_S 
SS\
U
123
\
S3\
BSSS \
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S_
S _
S _
\
SF


B_
F
_0 S
S
_0F\
_F
1
1
S ATA 3321540
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
11) 
sSATA3 0/1/2/3 (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 standards. Only AHCI and IDE modes are supported. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
7
7
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
1
1
sSATA33120
 •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. •To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA Configuration,"	for	more	information.
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH sSATA Configuration,"	for	more	information.
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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 Connector)You can insert an M.2 SSD into this connector.
F_USB30
F_U
B_F_F_

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



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\
S 
12 312 3
12 312 3
1
1
1
1
BSS\
S\
_S 
SS\
U
123
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S3\
BSSS \
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S_
S _
S _
\
SF


B_
F
_0 S
S
_0F\
_F
 •On the motherboard there are two length adjustment holes for the M.2 SSD. Select the proper hole for the M.2 SSD to be installed and refasten the screw and nut. •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.