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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 Wi-Fi module in the M\
.2 Wi-Fi connector.
Step 1:Use a screw driver to unfasten the screw from the motherboard.
Step 2:Slide the M.2 Wi-Fi module into the connector at an oblique angle.
Step 3:Press the M.2 Wi-Fi module down and then secure it with the screw.
Step 4:The installation is completed, as shown in the picture above.
13) M2_WIFI (M.2 Socket 1 Connector)
 You can insert an M.2 Wi-Fi module 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
\
S3\
BSSS \
U
__ 3
F_USB3F
S_
S _
S _
\
SF


B_
F
_0 S
S
_0F\
_F
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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.
14) 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 detected at system startup. If a problem is detected, the BIOS may issue beeps in different patterns to indicate the problem. •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.
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-
 •PLED/PWR_LED (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
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15) 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: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_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 _
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SF


B_
F
_0 S
S
_0F\
_F
91
102
16) 
F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)The	 header	 conforms	 to	USB	 3.0/2.0	 specification	 and	can	provide	 two	USB	 ports.	 For	purchasing	 the	optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please co\
ntact 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
F_USB30
F_U
B_
F_
F_

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



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S 
12 3
12 312 3
12 311
11
BSS\
S\
_S 
SS\
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123
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S3\
BSSS \
U

__ 3
F_USB3F
S_S _
S _
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SF


B_
F
_0 S
S_0F\
_F
20
110
11
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.
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17) F_USB1/F_USB2 (USB 2.0/1.1 Headers)The	 headers	 conform	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.DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
10921
Pin No.Definition
1Power	(5V)
2Power	(5V)
3USB DX-
4USB DY-
5USB DX+
6USB DY+
7GND
8GND
9No Pin
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.
Supports a Thunderbolt™ add-in card.
18)  THB_C (Thunderbolt Add-in Card Connector)This connector is for a GIGABYTE Thunderbolt add-in card.
Pin No.Definition
1GPIOA
2GPIOB
3N_-SLP_S3
4N_-S4_S5
5GND
F_USB30
F_U
B_F_F_

_
B
BS_
B
SB_
B
_S

S_
_
B
_U
_
B



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


B_
F
_0 S
S
_0F\
_F
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20) 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
19) 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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BIOS	(Basic	 Input	and	Output	 System)	 records	hardware	 parameters	 of	the	 system	 in	the	 CMOS	 on	the	
motherboard.	 Its	major	 functions	 include	conducting	 the	Power-On	 Self-Test	(POST)	during	system	 startup,	
saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows 
the	user	to	modify	basic	system	configuration	settings	or	to	activate	certain	system	features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to 
keep	the	configuration	values	in	the	CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the  key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
 •Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS wi\
thout entering the operating system.
 •@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest \
version of BIOS from the Internet 
and updates the BIOS.
For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chap\
ter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities."
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup
 •Because	BIOS	flashing	 is	potentially	 risky,	if	you	 do	not	 encounter	 problems	using	the	current	
version	 of	BIOS,	 it	is	 recommended	 that	you	not	flash	 the	BIOS.	 To	flash	 the	BIOS,	 do	it	with	
caution.	Inadequate	BIOS	flashing	may	result	in	system	malfunction.
 •It	is	 recommended	 that	you	not	alter	 the	default	 settings	 (unless	you	need	 to)	to	prevent	 system	
instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may resu\
lt in system's 
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset \
the board to default values. 
(Refer	to	the	 "Load	 Optimized	 Defaults"	section	in	this	 chapter	 or	introductions	 of	the	 battery	 or	
the	clear	CMOS	jumper	in	Chapter	1	for	how	to	clear	the	CMOS	values.)
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2-1 Startup Screen
The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.
Function Keys:
: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
 Press the  key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
: SYSTEM INFORMATION
 Press the  key to display your system information.
: BOOT MENU
	 Boot	 Menu	allows	 you	to	set	 the	 first	 boot	 device	 without	 entering	 BIOS	Setup.	 In	Boot	 Menu,	 use	the	up	
arrow key  or the down arrow key 	to	 select	 the	first	 boot	 device,	 then	press	 	 to	accept.	
The system will boot from the device immediately.
  Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order 
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.
: Q-FLASH
	 Press	the		 key	to	access	the	Q-Flash	utility	directly	without	having	to	enter	BIOS	Setup	first.
Function Keys
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 •When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Optimized Defaults item to set your 
system to its defaults.
 •The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS 
version.
2-2 The Main Menu
A. Startup Guide (Default)
The	Startup	 Guide	screen	 simplifies	 conventional	 complicated	BIOS	setup	 menus	 and	presents	 only	the	most	
frequently	 used	options	 in	the	 easy-to-use	 interface.	It	helps	 first-time	 users	to	perform	 basic	system	 setups	
more quickly and easily.
B. ST Mode (Smart Tweak Mode)
Differing from traditional UEFI interface, the ST Mode provides a fancy and user-friendly BIOS environment 
where users can easily point and click through various settings and make adjustments for optimum performance. 
In	ST 	Mode,	 you	can	use	your	 mouse	 to	move	 through	 the	option	 menus	 for	quick	 configuration	 or	press	 	
to switch to the traditional BIOS Setup screen.
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Classic Setup Function Keys
Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
Move	the	selection	bar	to	select	an	configuration	item	on	a	menu
Execute command or enter a menu
/Increase the numeric value or make changes
/Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Show descriptions of the function keys
Switch to ST Mode or Startup Guide screen
Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
Load	the	Optimized	BIOS	default	settings	for	the	current	submenus
Access the Q-Flash utility
Display system information
Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program  
Submenus: Exit current submenu
C. Classic Setup
Classic Setup is the conventional BIOS Setup interface where you can press the arrow keys on your keyboard 
to move among the items and press  to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to 
select the item you want.
(Sample BIOS Version: F2b)
Setup Menus
Function Keys
Help
Enter Q-FlashSelect Default Language
Configuration	ItemsCurrent Settings
Switch to ST Mode
BIOS Setup