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Table Of Contents

Quick Start
- Preparing Tools and Components
- Safety Information
- Installing a Processor
- Installing DDR4 memory
- Connecting the Front Panel Header
- Installing the Motherboard
- Connecting the Power Connectors
- Installing SATA Drives
- Installing a Graphics Card
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
- Power On
Specifications
Package contents
Block Diagram
Rear I/O Panel
- LAN Port LED Status Table
- Audio Ports Configuration
- Realtek Audio Console
Overview of Components
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Connectors
- JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Connector
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
- JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- EZ Debug LED
- JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
- JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- Installing Windows® 10
- Installing Drivers
- Installing Utilities
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
AMD RAID Configuration
- Enabling RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility
- Initializing Disks
- Creating Arrays
- Deleting Arrays
- Installing RAID Driver
Troubleshooting
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
CPU Socket
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
JRAINBOW1~2: Addressable RGB LED connectors
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
JRTD3: Intel RTD3 Connector
JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
JUSB3~4: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connectors
JUSB5: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Connector
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Overview of Components

M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)

M2_1

M2_2

M.2 installation

1. Loosen the screws of M.2 heatsink.

2. Remove the M.2 hearsink and remove the protective film from the thermal pad.

The following table describes the relationship between the

M.2 slots and the PCIe bandwidth of the processors.

Slots

3rd Gen AMD

Ryzen™

2nd Gen AMD

Ryzen™

Ryzen™ with

Radeon™ Vega

Graphics and 2nd Gen

AMD Ryzen™ with

Radeon™ Graphics

M2_1

(CPU)

PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x4

M2_2

(PCH)

PCIe 4.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x4 PCIe 3.0 x4