User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start
- Safety Information
- Specifications
- Package contents
- Block Diagram
- Rear I/O Panel
- Overview of Components
- Component Contents
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JUSBC1: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector
- JUSB1~2: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
- JUSB3~4: USB 2.0 Connectors
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~5: Fan Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JTBT1: Thunderbolt Add-on Card Connector
- JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- Onboard LEDs
- Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- MYSTIC LIGHT
- Nahimic 3
- BIOS Setup
- RAID Configuration
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
- Troubleshooting
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Overview of Components
Important
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For a single PCIe x16 expansion card installation with optimum performance, using
the PCI_E1 slot is recommended.
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When adding or removing expansion cards, always turn off the power supply and
unplug the power supply power cable from the power outlet. Read the expansion
card’s documentation to check for any necessary additional hardware or software
changes.
Installing SLI graphics cards
For power supply recommendations for SLI configurations, please refer to the user
guide of your graphics card to make sure you meet all the system requirements.
To install SLI graphics cards:
1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cord, install two graphics cards
into the PCI_E1 and PCI_E4 slots.
2. Connect the two cards together using the SLI Bridge Connector.
3. Connect all PCIe power connectors of the graphics cards.
4. Reconnect the power cord, power up the computer and install the drivers and
software included in your graphics card package.
5. Right-click the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu,
click on Configure SLI, Surround, PhysX in the left task pane and select Maximize
3D performance in the SLI configuration menu, and then click Apply.