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9) SATA_EXPRESS (SATA Express Connector)
  The SATA Express connector supports a single SATA Express device.
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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 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.
1
1
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
S ATA 3321540
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
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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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.
1
1
Pin No.Definition
1GND
2TXP
3TXN
4GND
5RXN
6RXP
7GND
sSATA33120
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
7
7
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Chipset\PCH SATA 
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 mount-
ing 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.
 •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.
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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.
13) 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_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
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 SwitchChassis Intrusion Header
Power SwitchSpeaker
PWR_LED-
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14) 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 con-
nector 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
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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.
15) 
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	pur-
chasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 port\
s, please contact the local dealer.
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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
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.
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16) 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.
Pin No.Definition
1Power	(5V)
2Power	(5V)
3USB DX-
4USB DY-
5USB DX+
6USB DY+
7GND
8GND
9No Pin
10NC
DEBUG 
PORT
G.QBOFM
10921
 •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.
17) 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
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18) 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.
19) 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
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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/button	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
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.
BIOS Setup