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Contents
Contents
Unpacking .............................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information ................................................................................................. 3
Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 4
Preparing Tools and Components .......................................................................... 4
Installing a Processor ............................................................................................. 5
Installing DDR4 memory ........................................................................................ 6
Connecting the Front Panel Header ....................................................................... 7
Installing the Motherboard ..................................................................................... 8
Installing SATA Drives............................................................................................. 9
Installing a Graphics Card .................................................................................... 10
Connecting Peripheral Devices ............................................................................ 11
Connecting the Power Connectors ....................................................................... 12
Power On............................................................................................................... 13
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram  .................................................................................................... 24
Rear I/O Panel ..................................................................................................... 25
LAN Port LED Status Table................................................................................... 25
Audio Ports Configuration .................................................................................... 25
Realtek HD Audio Manager .................................................................................. 26
Installing Antennas ............................................................................................... 28
FLASHB1: BIOS FLASHBACK+ Button ................................................................. 28
Overview of Components .................................................................................... 29
CPU Socket ........................................................................................................... 31
DIMM Slots ............................................................................................................ 32
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots .......................................................................... 33
PEGSW1: PCIe CeaseFire Switch ......................................................................... 34
U2_1: U.2 Connector ............................................................................................. 36
M2_1~3: M.2 Slots (Key M) ................................................................................... 37
Installing the M.2 Xpander-Z  ............................................................................... 38
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors ....................................................................... 39
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors ................................................................... 41
OC1: GAME BOOST Knob  ..................................................................................... 42
JSLOW1: Slow Mode Booting Jumper .................................................................. 43
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1, PCIE_PWR1: Power Connectors .............................. 44
JUSB3~5: USB 2.0 Connectors ............................................................................. 45
JUSB2: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector ............................................................. 46
JUSB1, JUSB6: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors........................................................... 46