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Contents
Contents
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 1
Preparing Tools and Components.......................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................................................. 2
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................ 3
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 4
Connecting the Front Panel Header ...................................................................... 5
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Power Connectors ........................................................................ 7
Installing SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 8
Installing a Graphics Card ...................................................................................... 9
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 10
Power On .............................................................................................................. 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
Package contents ................................................................................................ 21
Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 22
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 23
LAN Port LED Status Table .................................................................................. 23
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 24
Connecting Thunderbolt Devices via Daisy-chain................................................ 25
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 26
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 28
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 29
PCI_E1: PCIe Expansion Slot ................................................................................ 30
SATA1~4: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 30
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 31
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 34
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector ............................................................................ 34
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors ....................................................... 35
JUSB2: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Connector ........................................................................ 36
JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector ............................................................ 36
JUSB1: USB 2.0 Connector .................................................................................. 37
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector ........................................................................... 37
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1: Fan Connectors ...................................... 38
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector ....................................................................... 39
EZ Debug LED ....................................................................................................... 39
JRAINBOW1: Addressable RGB LED connector .................................................. 40
Installing OS, Drivers & MSI Center .................................................................... 41