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Table of Contents

B560M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout ………………………………………………………….4

B560M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram ………………………………………………. 5

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation …………………………………………………………………………6

1-1 Installation Precautions …………………………………………………………………………… 6

1-2 ProductSpecications ……………………………………………………………………………. 7

1-3 Installing the CPU ………………………………………………………………………………… 10

1-4 Installing the Memory ……………………………………………………………………………. 10

1-5 Installing an Expansion Card …………………………………………………………………. 11

1-6 Back Panel Connectors ………………………………………………………………………… 11

1-7 Internal Connectors………………………………………………………………………………. 14

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup …………………………………………………………………………………….23

2-1 Startup Screen …………………………………………………………………………………….. 23

2-2 The Main Menu ……………………………………………………………………………………. 24

2-3 Smart Fan 6 ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 25

2-4 Favorites (F11) …………………………………………………………………………………….. 27

2-5 Tweaker ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 28

2-6 Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33

2-7 System Info. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 38

2-8 Boot……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39

2-9 Save & Exit …………………………………………………………………………………………. 42

Chapter 3 Appendix ………………………………………………………………………………………..43

3-1 Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management ……………………… 43

3-2 Drivers Installation ……………………………………………………………………………….. 44

Regulatory Notices ………………………………………………………………………………………… 45

Contact Us …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48

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B560M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Layout

* The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you ob-

tain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Box Contents

5B560M AORUS ELITE motherboard

5Motherboard driver disc 5Two SATA cables

5User’s Manual 5M.2 screw(s)/M.2 standoff(s)

Temperature sensor

KB_MS_USB

U32G2C

DP_HDMI

U32_LAN

LGA1200

ATX

AUDIO

DDR4_A1

DDR4_A2

DDR4_B1

DDR4_B2

R_USB20

Intel® B560

CLR_CMOS

THB_C1

M_BIOS

PCIEX4

PCIEX1

PCIEX16

F_U32

CODEC

B560M AORUS ELITE

F_PANEL

F_USB1

F_USB2 SPI_TPM

LED_C1

QFLASH_PLUS

F_AUDIO COM D_LED1

SYS_FAN1

CPU_FAN

LED_C2

D_LED2

CPU_OPT

iTE®

Super I/O

SATA3 531

420

BAT

Realtek®

2.5GbE LAN

CPU DRAM

VGA BOOT

SYS_FAN3

ATX_12V_2X4

USB 2.0 Hub

USB 2.0 Hub

SYS_FAN2

U32G2

F_U32C

M2A_SB

6080110

THB_C2

QFLED

M2P_CPU

6080

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub

B560M AORUS ELITE Motherboard Block Diagram

LGA1200 CPU

CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)

DDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 (Note)/

2666/2400/2133 MHz

PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus

DMI 3.0

LAN

x1

SPI

Bus

4 USB 2.0/1.1

USB 2.0

Hub

1 PCI Express x16

x16

1 M.2 Socket 3

(M2A_SB)

PCI Express 3.0 Bus

6 SATA 6Gb/s

eSPI Bus

1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support

1 USB Type-C®, with

USB 3.2 Gen 1 support

1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A

3 USB 3.2 Gen 1

4 USB 2.0/1.1

USB 2.0

Hub

Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out

Line Out

MIC

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

CODEC

x1

1 PCI Express x1

BIOS

TPM

DisplayPort

DDI

1 M.2 Socket 3

(M2P_CPU) (Note)

x4

1 PCI Express x4

Intel® B560

iTE®

Super I/O

x4

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.

HDMI

DDI

2 USB 2.0/1.1

USB 3.2

Gen 1 Hub

1 USB 3.2 Gen 1

RJ45

Realtek®

2.5GbE LAN

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 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 com—

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep

yourhandsdryandrst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certiedcomputertechnician.

•If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its instal—

lation and/or grounding instructions.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU LGA1200 package:

— 11th Generation Intel

®

Core

™

i9 processors/Intel

®

Core

™

i7 processors/

Intel

®

Core

™

i5 processors

— 10th Generation Intel

®

Core

™

i9 processors/Intel

®

Core

™

i7 processors/Intel

®

Core

™

i5 processors/Intel

®

Core

™

i3 processors/Intel

®

Pentium

®

processors/

Intel

®

Celeron

®

processors*

* Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family.

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

L3 cache varies with CPU

Chipset Intel® B560 Express Chipset

Memory 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors:

—

Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors:

— Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors:

— Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules

 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 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Prole(XMP)memorymodules

(Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory

modules.)

Onboard

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:

— 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@30 Hz

* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.

— 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz

* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

(GraphicsspecicationsmayvarydependingonCPUsupport.)

Audio Realtek® Audio CODEC

HighDenitionAudio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

LAN Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit)

Multi-Graphics

Technology Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologies

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

(The PCIEX16 slot conforms to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note)

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

(The PCIEX4 and PCIEX1 slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.

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Storage Interface CPU:

— 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD

support) (M2P_CPU) (Note)

Chipset:

— 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe

3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB)

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

* Refer to «1-7 Internal Connectors,» for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA

connectors.

Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready

USB Chipset:

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

— 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel

— 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port 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:

— 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, available through the

internal USB header

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

Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:

— 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through

the internal USB headers)

Internal

Connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header

1 x water cooling CPU fan header

3 x system fan headers

2 x addressable LED strip headers

2 x RGB LED strip headers

6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors

1 x front panel header

1 x front panel audio header

1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header

2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers

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 module only)

1 x serial port header

1 x Clear CMOS jumper

1 x Q-Flash Plus button

Back Panel

Connectors

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port

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

1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.

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Back Panel

Connectors

1 x DisplayPort

1 x HDMI port

1 x RJ-45 port

6 x audio jacks

I/O Controller iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware

Monitor

Voltage detection

Temperature detection

Fan speed detection

Watercoolingowratedetection

Fan fail warning

Fan speed control

* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you

install.

BIOS 1x256Mbitash

Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS

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

Unique Features Support for APP Center

* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported

functionsofeachapplicationmayalsovarydependingonmotherboardspecications.

— @BIOS

— EasyTune

— Fast Boot

— Game Boost

— ON/OFF Charge

— RGB Fusion

— Smart Backup

— System Information Viewer

Support for Q-Flash Plus

Support for Q-Flash

Support for Xpress Install

Bundled

Software

Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)

Realtek® 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility

Operating

System Support for Windows 10 64-bit

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

* GIGABYTEreservestherighttomakeanychangestotheproductspecicationsandproduct-relatedinformationwithout

prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website

for support lists of CPU, memory

modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.

Please visit the SupportUtility List

page on GIGABYTE’s website to

download the latest version of apps.

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1-3 Installing the CPU

1-4 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 direc—

tion. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory

isinstalled,theBIOSwillautomaticallydetectthespecicationsandcapacityofthememory.EnablingDual

Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

Please visit GIGABYTE’s website for details on hardware installation.

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specications.Itisnotrecommended

thatthesystembusfrequencybesetbeyondhardwarespecicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthe

standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard

specications,pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,graph—

ics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Installing the CPU

Locate 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 during the process of re-engaging the lever after you insert the CPU.

Alignment

Key

Alignment

Key

LGA1200 CPU Socket

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

NotchNotch

LGA1200 CPU

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The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2

Channel B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2

RecommandedDualChannelMemoryConguration:

DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2

2 Modules — — DS/SS — — DS/SS

4 Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(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.

1-5 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.

1-6 Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port (Q—Flash Plus Port)

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.Usethisportfor

USB devices. Before using Q—Flash Plus (Note),makesuretoinserttheUSBashdriveintothisportrst.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port

Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.

DisplayPort

DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.

DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your

DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of

4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.

(Note) To enable the Q—Flash Plus function please visit the «Unique Features» webpage of GIGABYTE’s

website.

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HDMI Port

The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master

Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio

output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported res—

olution is 4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor be—

ing used.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)

TheUSB3.2Gen2portsupportstheUSB3.2Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.2

Gen1andUSB2.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

USB Type—C® Port

ThereversibleUSBportsupportstheUSB3.2Gen2specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB3.2

Gen1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

RJ—45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following

describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device

to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)

USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port

TheUSB3.2Gen1portsupportstheUSB3.2Gen1specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0

specication.UsethisportforUSBdevices.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.

Rear Speaker Out (Black)

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.

Side Speaker Out (Gray)

Use this audio jack to connect side speakers.

Line In (Blue)

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out/Front Speaker Out (Green)

The line out jack.

Mic In (Pink)

The Mic in jack.

Activity LED

Connection/

Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Orange 2.5 Gbps data rate

Green 1 Gbps data rate

Off 100 Mbps data rate

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring

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PleasevisitGIGABYTE’swebsitefordetailsonconguringtheaudiosoftware.

AudioJackCongurations:

Jack Headphone/

2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out a a

Rear Speaker Out a a a

Side Speaker Out a

Line In

Line Out/Front Speaker Out a a a a

Mic In

•Whenremovingthecableconnectedtoabackpanelconnector,rst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.

You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.

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1-7 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) ATX_12V_2X4

2) ATX

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN1/2/3

5) CPU_OPT

6) LED_C1/LED_C2

7) D_LED1/D_LED2

SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

9) M2P_CPU/M2A_SB

10) F_PANEL

11) F_AUDIO

12) F_U32C

13) F_U32

14) F_USB1/F_USB2

15) SPI_TPM

16) THB_C1/THB_C2

17) CLR_CMOS

18) BAT

19) CPU/DRAM/VGA/BOOT

20) QFLASH_PLUS

4

15

2

12

1916 20 10

1

7

8

9

11

146

35 6

17

4

13

9

18

4

7

16

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131

2412

ATX

1/2) ATX_12V_2X4/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,rst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.

ATX:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 5VSB (stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

23 +5V (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2×12-pin

ATX)

ATX_12V_2X4:

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 5 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)

2 GND (Only for 2×4-pin 12V) 6 +12V (Only for 2×4-pin 12V)

3 GND 7 +12V

4 GND 8 +12V

ATX_12V_2X4

41

85

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3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3 (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.

CPU_FAN

1

1

SYS_FAN3

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

5) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)

The fan 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.

1

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 Voltage Speed Control

3 Sense

4 PWM Speed Control

•Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from over-

heating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

•Thesefanheadersarenotcongurationjumperblocks.Donotplaceajumpercaponthe

headers.

1

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2

Connector CPU_FAN SYS_FAN1~3 CPU_OPT

Maximum Current 2A 2A 2A

Maximum Power 24W 24W 24W

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7) D_LED1/D_LED2 (Addressable LED Strip Headers)

The headers can be used to connect a standard 5050 addressable LED strip, with maximum power rating

of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs.

Pin No. Denition

1 V (5V)

2 Data

3 No Pin

4 GND

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.

For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip please visit the «Unique Features» webpage of

GIGABYTE’s website.

D_LED1 D_LED2

1

1

Connect your addressable 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 LED strip header.

Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.

Addressable LED

Strip

1

6) LED_C1/LED_C2 (RGB LED Strip Headers)

The headers 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.

Pin No. Denition

1 12V

2 G

3 R

4 B

11

LED_C1 LED_C2

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.

RGB LED Strip

1

12V

SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (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.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, «BIOS Setup,» «SettingsIO Ports

SATAAndRSTConguration,»formoreinformation.

1

1

SATA3 5 3 1

4 2 0

7

7

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9) M2P_CPU (Note)/M2A_SB (M.2 Socket 3 Connectors)

The M.2 connector supports M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs.

Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.

Step 1:

Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw on

the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. (Only the M2P_CPU connector has the heatsink.) Remove

theprotectivelmfromthethermalpadontheM.2connector.

Step 2:

Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, tighten the

included standoff into the desired mounting hole. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.

Step 3:

Press the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Replace the

heatsinkandsecureittotheoriginalhole.Removetheprotectivelmfromthebottomoftheheatsink

before replacing the heatsink.

80 60110

M2A_SB

(Note) Supported by 11th Generation processors only.

M2P_CPU (Note)

80 60

Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:

The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2

sockets. The M2A_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 connector. Refer to the following

table for details.

•M2A_SB:

SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5

M.2 SATA SSD ara a a a

M.2 PCIe SSD

a a a a a a

No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a

a: Available, r: Not available

Connector

Type of

M.2 SSD

•M2P_CPU (Note):

SATA3 0 SATA3 1 SATA3 2 SATA3 3 SATA3 4 SATA3 5

M.2 PCIe SSD *

a a a a a a

No M.2 SSD Installed a a a a a a

a: Available, r: Not available

* The M2P_CPU (Note) connector supports only PCIe SSDs.

Connector

Type of

M.2 SSD

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The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power

switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting

your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin

assignments are matched correctly.

10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status

indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and

negative pins before connecting the cables.

11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)

 ThefrontpanelaudioheadersupportsHighDenitionaudio(HD).Youmayconnectyourchassisfront

panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the

pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and

the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire

instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has

different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.

9 1

10 2

Pin No. Denition Pin No. Denition

1 MIC2_L 6 Sense

2 GND 7 FAUDIO_JD

3 MIC2_R 8 No Pin

4 NC 9 LINE2_L

5 LINE2_R 10 Sense

System Status LED

S0 On

S3/S4/S5 Off

•PW (Power Switch, Red):

Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may

congure the wayto turnoffyoursystem using the power switch

(refer to Chapter 2, «BIOS Setup,» «SettingsPlatform Power,» for

more information).

•SPEAK (Speaker, Orange):

Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system

reports system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single

short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.

•PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED, Yellow/Purple):

Connects to the power status indicator

on the chassis front panel. The LED is on

when the system is operating. The LED is

off when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state

or powered off (S5).

•HD (Hard Drive Activity LED, Blue):

Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive

is reading or writing data.

•RES (Reset Switch, Green):

Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer

if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.

•CI (Chassis Intrusion Header, Gray):

Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover

has been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.

•NC (Orange): No Connection.

Power LED

1

2

19

20

CI-

CI+

PWR_LED-

PWR_LED+

PLED-

PW-

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

PLED+

PW+

Power LED

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Hard Drive

Activity LED

Reset

Switch Chassis Intrusion

Header

Power Switch Speaker

PWR_LED-

NC

NC

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