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Table Of Contents

Quick Start
- Preparing Tools and Components
- Installing a Processor
- Installing DDR4 memory
- Connecting the Front Panel Header
- Installing the Motherboard
- Installing SATA Drives
- Installing a Graphics Card
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
- Connecting the Power Connectors
- Power On
Safety Information
Specifications
Package contents
Block Diagram
Rear I/O Panel
- LAN Port LED Status Table
- Audio Ports Configuration
- Realtek Audio Console
Overview of Components
- Processor Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
- EZ Debug LEDs
BIOS Setup
- Entering BIOS Setup
- Resetting BIOS
- Updating BIOS
- EZ Mode
- Advanced Mode
- SETTINGS
- Advanced
- Boot
- Security
- Save & Exit
- OC
- M-FLASH
- OC PROFILE
- HARDWARE MONITOR
Software Description
- Installing Windows® 10
- Installing Drivers
- Installing Utilities
- APP MANAGER
- LIVE UPDATE 6
- COMMAND CENTER
- GAMING APP
- X-BOOST
- MYSTIC LIGHT
- MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY
- SMART TOOL
- RAMDISK
- Nahimic 3
RAID Configuration
- Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility
- Initialize Disks
- Create Arrays
- Delete Arrays
- Swap Arrays
- Manage Spares
- Change the Controller Options
- Booting the system from an array
- Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages
- Change the Staggered Spinup Count
- Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID
- Installing RAID Driver
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Notices
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
DIMM Slots
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
Processor Socket
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Software Description

The group has been created. The other computers in the same local network are able

to join the group with MYSTIC LIGHT software.

DELETE Group Button

Control Group Button

Group In/Out Status

Invitation Status Indicator

 DELETE Group Button - deletes the group.

 Control Group Button - enters the group control panel.

 Invitation Status Indicator - appears when receive an invitation to a group.

 Group In/Out Status - shows Group In/Out status.

Joining Group

On your slave platform, click PARTY to open MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY interface and click

In to join the network.

JOIN Button