GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X Motherboard User Manual

GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X Motherboard

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: Z790 AORUS PRO X
• Revision: 1201
• Manufacturer: GIGABYTE
• Website: https://www.gigabyte.com

Product Introduction

The Z790 AORUS PRO X is a high-performance motherboard designed by GIGABYTE. It offers advanced features and capabilities for gaming and professional use. This user manual provides detailed information on the layout, setup, and usage of the motherboard.

Motherboard Layout

The motherboard layout includes various components and connectors. Here is a brief overview of the key elements:

• USB20
• ATX_12V_2X4_2
• ATX_12V_2X4_1
• CPU_FAN
• CPU_OPT
• ARGB_V2_2
• ATX
• U32 DP_HDMI20
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub
• LGA1700
• SYS_FAN6_PUMP
• SYS_FAN5_PUMP EC_TEMP2
• F_U32 USBDP
• U32G2 U32_DP
• U32G2_LAN U320G
• AUDIO
• PCIEX16
• VGA CPU BOOT DRAM
• M2C_CPU
• DDR5_A1 DDR5_A2 DDR5_B1 DDR5_B2 F_U320G THB_USB4_C2 THB_C1
• NOISE_SENSOR
• M2Q_SB M2A_CPU
• PCIEX4_1
• PCIEX4_2
• M2_WIFI M2P_SB
• SATA3
• M2M_SB

BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 of the user manual provides detailed instructions on how to set up the BIOS of the Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard. It covers various settings and options that can be configured to optimize the system performance and functionality.

Installing the Operating System and Drivers

Chapter 4 of the user manual guides you through the process of installing the operating system and drivers on the Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard. It provides step-by-step instructions and tips for a successful installation.

Appendix

In Chapter 5 of the user manual, you will find additional information and resources related to the Z790 AORUS PRO X motherboard. It includes instructions for configuring a RAID set, regulatory notices, and contact information for technical support.

FAQs

Q: Where can I find more product details?

A: You can find more product details on GIGABYTE’s website at https://www.gigabyte.com.

Q: How can I identify the revision of my motherboard?

A: The revision number is usually printed on the motherboard itself and looks like this: REV: X.X. For example, REV: 1.0 means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. You can check your motherboard revision before updating the BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

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Changes to the specifications and features in this manual may be made by GIGABYTE without prior notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, or published in any form or by any means without GIGABYTE’s prior written permission.

• For detailed product information, carefully read the User’s Manual.
• For quick set-up of the product, refer to the Quick Installation Guide on GIGABYTE’s website. https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_quick-guide_am5.pdf?m=sw

For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: “REV: X.X.” For example, “REV: 1.0”
means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.

Example:

Product Introduction

Motherboard Layout

Motherboard Block Diagram

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user’s manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.
• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.
• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.
• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.
• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.
• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.
• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.
• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.
• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation and/or grounding instructions.

 CPU| •   LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™,

Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)

•   L3 cache varies with CPU

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 Chipset| •   Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
 MEMORY| •   14th and 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 Pocessors:

–        Support for DDR5 5600/5200/4800/4400 MT/s memory modules

•   13th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3 and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium®

Gold and Celeron® Processors:

–        Support for DDR5 4800/4400 MT/s memory modules

•   4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory

•   Dual channel memory architecture

•   Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non- ECC mode)

•   Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules

•   Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” on GIGABYTE’s website for more information.)

Onboard Graphics| •   Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

–        1 x USB Type-C® port, supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz

*   Support for drawing tablets and 20V@3A of power delivery.

*   Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDR.

–        1 x USB Type-C® port, supporting USB 2.0 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@30 Hz

–        1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz

*   Support for HDMI 2.0 version and HDCP 2.3.

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU or graphics card support.)

 Audio| •   Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC

*   The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

•   High Definition Audio

•   2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

*   You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

•   Support for S/PDIF Out

 LAN| •   Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication Module| •   MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, RZ738 (For PCB rev. 1.0)

–        802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

–        BLUETOOTH 5.3

–        Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard

•   Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (For PCB rev. 1.1)

–        802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

–        BLUETOOTH 5.3

–        Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard

(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

Wireless Communication Module| •   Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 (For PCB rev. 1.2)

–        802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands

–        BLUETOOTH 5.3

–        Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard

(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)

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 Expansion Slots| •   CPU:

–        1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)

*   The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2C_CPU connectors. The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2C_CPU connector.

*   For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

•   Chipset:

–        1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1)

–        1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2)

 Storage Interface| •   CPU:

–        1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2580 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU)

–        1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)

•   Chipset:

–        1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)

–        1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)

–        1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)

–        4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

•   RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices

•   RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

 USB| •   Chipset:

–        2 x USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support (1 port on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)

–        1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

–        1 x USB Type-C® port onboard, with USB 2.0 support

–        2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel

–        2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header

–        2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel

•   Chipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:

–        4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel

•   Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:

–        4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

Internal Connectors| •   1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

•   2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors

•   1 x CPU fan header

•   1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header

•   4 x system fan headers

•   2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers

•   3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers

•   1 x RGB LED strip header

•   5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

•   4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

•   1 x front panel header

•   1 x front panel audio header

•   1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support

•   1 x USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort), with USB 2.0 support

•   1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

•   2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

•   1 x noise detection header

•   2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors

•   1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/ GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)

•   1 x Q-Flash Plus button

•   1 x reset button

•   1 x reset jumper

•   2 x temperature sensor headers

•   1 x Clear CMOS jumper

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Back Panel

Connectors

| •   2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

•   2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)

•   4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

•   1 x DisplayPort In port

•   1 x HDMI port

•   2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)

•   1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support

•   1 x USB Type-C® port (DisplayPort), with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

•   1 x RJ-45 port

•   1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

•   2 x audio jacks

 I/O Controller| •   iTE® I/O Controller Chip
Hardware Monitor| •   Voltage detection

•   Temperature detection

•   Fan speed detection

•   Water cooling flow rate detection

•   Fan fail warning

•   Fan speed control

• Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

•   Noise detection

 BIOS| •   1 x 256 Mbit flash

•   Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

•   PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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 Unique Features| •   Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

• Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

•   Support for Q-Flash

•   Support for Q-Flash Plus

•   Support for Smart Backup

Bundled

Software

| •   Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

•   LAN bandwidth management software

Operating System| •   Support for Windows 11 64-bit
 Form Factor| •   ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

• GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without

prior notice.

• GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

Please visit the SERVICE/SUPPORT\Utility page on GIGABYTE’s website to download the latest version of apps.
https://www.gigabyte.com/Support/Utility/Motherboard?m=ut

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.
• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

A. Note the CPU Orientation
Note the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Do not remove the CPU socket cover before inserting the CPU. It may pop off from the load plate automatically after you insert the CPU and close the load plate.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on hardware installation. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/210/quick-guide.html?m=sw

B. Installing the CPU
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

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2. Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket.
3. Completely lift up the CPU socket locking lever.
4. Use the finger tab on the side of the metal load plate to lift open the metal load plate with the plastic protective cover attached to it.
5. Hold the CPU with your fingers by the edges. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.
6. Make sure the CPU is properly installed and then close the load plate. The plastic protective cover will pop off, just remove it. Secure the lever under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU.

• Always replace the plastic protective cover when the CPU is not installed to protect the CPU socket. Do not force to engage the CPU socket locking lever when the CPU is not installed correctly as this would damage the CPU and CPU socket.

C. Installing the CPU Cooler
Be sure to install the CPU cooler after installing the CPU. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user’s manual for your CPU cooler.)

1. Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the installed CPU.
2. Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.
3. Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

• Channel A: DDR5_A1, DDR5_A2

• Channel B: DDR5_B1, DDR5_B2

• Recommended Dual Channel Memory Configuration:

(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, “- -“=No Memory)

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

When installing a single memory module, we recommend that you install it in the DDR5_A2 or DDR5_B2 socket.

Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:

• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure that the expansion card is fully seated in its slot.
4. Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Back Panel Connectors

• a USB 2.0/1.1 Port
  The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

• b SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
  Use this connector to connect an antenna.
  Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
  signal reception

• c USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
  The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
  specification. Use this port for USB devices.

• d DisplayPort In port
  The DisplayPort In port offers video outputs to the motherboard. Refer to the pictures below and the USB Type-C® (USB 3.2 Gen 2) port for more information.

  • Step 1:
    Connect your DisplayPort cable or Mini-DisplayPort cable (purchased separately) from the graphics card to the DisplayPort In port on the back panel.

  • Step 2:
    Then connect the USB Type-C® or DisplayPort devices to USB Type-C® port to complete.

• e HDMI Port
  The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096×2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
  After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

• f USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
  The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

• g USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support)
  This port supports GIGABYTE VisionLINK technology and has display and data transmission capabilities with 20V@3A(60W) of power delivery. You can connect a drawing tablet to this port. This port also supports standard USB Type-C® and DisplayPort display output. You can connect a USB Type-C® monitor to this port or use an adapter cable to connect a standard DisplayPort monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096×2304@60 Hz when using a DisplayPort monitor, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also, the connector is reversible and supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. You can use this port for USB devices, too.

• h RJ-45 LAN Port
  The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

• i USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port)
  The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first.

• j USB Type-C® Port (with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Support)
  The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specifications. Use this port for USB devices.

• k Line Out/Front Speaker Out
  The line out jack.

• l Mic In/Rear Speaker Out
  The Mic in jack.

• m Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
  This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

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.

(Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the “Unique Features” page of GIGABYTE’s website for more information.

Audio Jack Configurations:

You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on configuring the audio software. https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/698/realtek1220-audio.html

Onboard Buttons and LEDs

Quick Button
The reset button allows users to quickly turn on/off the computer in an open- case environment when they want to change hardware components or conduct hardware testing. The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different tasks, please navigate to the “BIOS Setup” page of GIGABYTE’s website and search for “RST_SW (MULTIKEY)” for more information.

QFLASH_PLUS (Q-Flash Plus Button)
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete.

To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the “Unique Features” page of GIGABYTE’s website for more information.

Status LEDs
The status LEDs show whether the CPU, memory, graphics card, and operating system are working properly after system power-on. If the CPU/DRAM/VGA LED is on, that means the corresponding device is not working normally; if the BOOT LED is on, that means you haven’t entered the operating system yet.

• CPU: CPU status LED
• DRAM: Memory status LED
• VGA: Graphics card status LED
• BOOT: Operating system status LED

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.

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2/ATX (2×4 12V Power Connector and 2×12 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. 3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 (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 speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

5) SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers)
The fan/pump headers 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 speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control for a water cooling pump. Please navigate to the “BIOS Setup” page of GIGABYTE’s website and search for “Smart Fan 6” for more information.

• 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 may hang.
• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

6) CPU_OPT (CPU Fan/Water Cooling Pump Header)
The fan/pump header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. 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 speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.

Connector| CPU_FAN| SYS_FAN1~4| SYS_FAN5~6_PUMP| CPU_OPT
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Maximum Current| 2A| 2A| 2A| 2A
Maximum Power| 24W| 24W| 24W| 24W

7) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers)
Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection

8) ARGB_V2_1/ARGB_V2_2/ARGB_V2_3 (Addressable RGB Gen2 LED Strip Headers)
The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip, with maximum power rating of 3A (5V) and maximum number of 256 LEDs.

Connect your addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 of the addressable RGB Gen 2 LED strip header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip

9) LED_C (RGB LED Strip Header)
This header can be used to connect a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with maximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m.

Connect your RGB LED strip to the header. The power pin (marked with a triangle on the plug) of the LED strip must be connected to Pin 1 (12V) of this header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.

For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, please navigate to the “Unique Features” page of GIGABYTE’s website.

• To avoid abnormal LED behavior, do not connect addressable RGB Gen1 LED strips and addressable RGB Gen2 LED strips to the same header at the same time.
• Before installing or removing 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.

10) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header)
This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case

For more information on the noise detection function, please navigate to the “Unique Features” page of GIGABYTE’s website and search for “FAN Control.”
Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap; re-place the jumper cap if the header is not in use.

11) SATA3 4/5/6/7 (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 SATA connectors support RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. Please navigate to the “Configuring a RAID Set” page of GIGABYTE’s website for instructions on configuring a RAID array

References

• GIGABYTE - eSupport
• GIGABYTE Global
• Utility | Service / Support - GIGABYTE Global
• GIGABYTE 技嘉科技
• M.2 EZ-Latch
• M.2 EZ-Latch PLUS
• Remove M.2

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