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Motherboard Pin
Definition

E11133
Revised Edition v2
December 2015

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 Contents
Motherboard Pin Definition 1-1
1 Headers........................................................................................................ 1-3
2 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 1-4
3 Internal Connectors.................................................................................... 1-6
4 Onboard LEDs........................................................................................... 1-16
5 Onboard buttons and switches............................................................... 1-17

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 1 Headers
1. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
This header allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CLRTC
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup

+3V_BAT
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button

GND
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.
PIN 1

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-
enter data.

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter
settings to default values.

2. RTC Battery header (2-pin BATT_CON)

This connector is for the lithium CMOS battery. BATT_CON

VBAT
GND
PIN 1

3. Chassis intrusion header (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This header is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or
CHASSIS
switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable
Chassis Signal

to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-

+5VSB_MB

level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or

replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
GND

By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use
the chassis intrusion detection feature.

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 2 Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC)
CLRTC
RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, 1 2 2 3

and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM

Normal Clear RTC
data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in (Default)
CMOS, which include system setup information such as system
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3
for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
reenter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper
again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the
battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For
system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature.
Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter
settings to default values.

2. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME DIS_ME
function. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable (default) the Intel® 1 2 2 3
ME function and to pins 2-3 to disable it.
Normal Disable ME
(Default)

Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it.

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 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWF)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
USBPWF
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
1 2 2 3
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake
up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow +5V +5VSB
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). (Default)

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on
the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB)
whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

4. Keyboard and USB device wake up (3-pin KB_USBPWB)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and
KB_USBPWB
USB device wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins
2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on

2 3
1 2
the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
+5V +5VSB
supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting (Default)
in the BIOS.

5. Display panel backlight power selector (3-pin BLKT_PWR_SEL)

BLKT_PWR_SEL

Pins Setting

3
2
2

1-2 (Default) 12V

1

12V 19V
2-3 19V (Default)

6. Display panel VCC power selector (VCC_PWR_SEL)

VCC_PWR_SEL
Pins Setting 1
2
1 (Default) 3V 3V 5V 12V
3

2 5V (Default)
3 12V

7. LVDS panel/eDP selector (3-pin FPD_SEL)

FPD_SEL
Pins Setting
3

1-2 (Default) LVDS

2
2
1

2-3 eDP for LVDS for eDP

(Default)

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 3 Internal Connectors
1. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port COM
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot

RXD

DSR
DTR

CTS
opening at the back of the system chassis.

PIN 1

DCD
TXD
GND
RTS
RI
2. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)
Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard,
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN
ensuring that the black wire of the cable matches the ground pin
of the connector

+5V
CHA FAN IN
CHA FAN PWR
GND
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place C

jumper caps on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector

supports a CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power.

3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin)

This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for
USB3
additional USB 3.0 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB
IntA_P1_SSRX+

IntA_P1_SSTX+
IntA_P1_SSRX-

IntA_P1_SSTX-
3.0 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.0 including
IntA_P1_D+
IntA_P1_D-
USB3+5V

faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps, faster charging time

GND

GND

for USB-chargeable devices, optimized power efficiency, and GND

PIN 1

backward compatibility with USB 2.0.

USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+

4. USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable USB
to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0
USB_P11+
USB_P11-
USB+5V

specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.

GND
NC

PIN 1
USB+5V
USB_P12-
USB_P12+
GND

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 5. Single USB 2.0 connector (5-1 pin)
This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable USBE5
to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back

Data(negative)
Data(positive)
of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0
specifications and supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.

+5V DC

Groud
PIN 1

6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply ATX12V EATX12V EATXPWR
plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit

+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
+3 Volts GND

these connectors in only one orientation. Find the

+12 Volts +5 Volts

PIN 1
+12 Volts +5 Volts
+5V Standby +5 Volts

proper orientation and push down firmly until the Power OK

GND
-5 Volts
GND

+12V DC
+12V DC
PIN 1
+5 Volts GND
connectors completely fit.

GND
GND
GND
GND
GND GND
+5 Volts PSON#
GND GND
+3 Volts -12 Volts
+3 Volts +3 Volts
PIN 1

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit
(PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a
minimum power of 350 W.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin ATX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the
system will not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a
system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional
devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system,
refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

7. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

The 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker.
SPEAKER
The speaker allows you hear system beeps and warnings.
Speaker Out
GND
GND
+5V

PIN 1

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 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio AAFP
I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR
audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio
I/O module cable to this connector.

AGND

AGND
NC

NC
NC

NC
PIN 1 PIN 1

We recommend that you connect a high-definition front

PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L

MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
panel audio module to this connector to avail of the
motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97
pin definition compliant definition

9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) SPDIF_OUT
port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install

SPDIFOUT
the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

GND
+5V
10. Direct connector (2-pin DRCT)
This connector is for the chassis-mounted button that supports the
DRCT
DirectKey function. Connect the button cable that supports DirectKey,
DRCT
from the chassis to this connector on the motherboard.
GND

Ensure that your chassis comes with the button cable that supports the PIN 1

DirectKey feature. Refer to the technical documentation that came with the
chassis for details.

11. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices
O_LPT_ERROR#_R

O_LPT_XSLIN#_R
O_LPT_XAFD#_R

O_LPT_XINIT#_R

such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the

parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND

PIN 1
O_LPT_XSTB#_R
O_LPT_XPD0_R
O_LPT_XPD1_R
O_LPT_XPD2_R
O_LPT_XPD3_R
O_LPT_XPD4_R
O_LPT_XPD5_R
O_LPT_XPD6_R
O_LPT_XPD7_R
O_LPT_ACK#_R
O_LPT_BUSY_R
O_LPT_PE_R
O_LPT_SLCT_R

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 12. LVDS connector (40-pin LVDS)
This connector is for an LCD monitor that supports Low- LVDS
voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) interface.

EVEN_Lane3_N
EVEN_Lane2_N
EVEN_Lane1_N
EVEN_Lane0_N
EVEN_Lane3_P
EVEN_Lane2_P
EVEN_Lane1_P
EVEN_Lane0_P
ODD_Lane3_N
ODD_Lane2_N
ODD_Lane1_N
ODD_Lane0_N
ODD_Lane3_P
ODD_Lane2_P
ODD_Lane1_P
ODD_Lane0_P

EDID_GND
LCD_VCC
LCD_VCC
LCD_VCC
Enable LVDS in the BIOS setup if the LVDS output is PIN 1 PIN 20

disabled by default.

PIN 40

N/C
EDID_3.3V
LCD_GND
LCD_GND
LCD_GND
ODD_CLK_P
ODD_CLK_N
BKLT_GND
BLKT_GND
BKLT_GND
EDID_CLK
BKLT_ENABLE
BKLT_PWM_DIM
EVEN_CLK_P
EVEN_CLK_N
BKLT_PWR
BKLT_PWR
BKLT_PWR
N/C
EDID_DATA
PIN 21

13. Embedded DisplayPort (40- pin eDP)

This connector is for an internal embedded DisplayPort connection. EDP(Back)

PIN 1

14. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G)

These connectors connect to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA
SATA6G
6.0 Gb/s signal cables.

RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_TXN4
RSATA_TXP4
GND

GND

GND
You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before
using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

15. SATA EXPRESS connector (7-pin SATA6G, SATAEXPRESS)

This connector connects to SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via SATA
GND
6.0 Gb/s signal cables. RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
If you installed SATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1

5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology

GND
GND

through the onboard Intel® chipset.

RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
Floating
The SATAEXPRESS connector can support one SATA Express Device_Reset
GND
device or two SATA devices. Detection

SATAEXPRESS

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 16. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. F_PANEL
• System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) +PWR LED PWR BTN

PWR_LED+
PWR_LED-
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the

PWR
GND
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power
LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks
when the system is in sleep mode. PIN 1

HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
HWRST#
(NC)
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the +HDD_LED RESET

HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights
up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_BTN)
This connector is for the system power button.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot
without turning off the system power.

System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
F_PANEL
• System power LED (2-pin PWR_LED) +PWR_LED-

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect SPEAKER
PWR_LED+

PWR_LED-

Speaker
the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system

Ground
Ground
power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, +5V
and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. PIN 1
HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-

PWR
Ground

Reset
Ground
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect
the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD +HDD_LED- PWRSW RESET

LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to

the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the
BIOS settings. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the
system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot
without turning off the system power.

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 System panel connector (20-5 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted PANEL
functions. +PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER

• System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-)

+5V_SPKO

Speaker
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.

Ground

Ground
Ground
PLED+
PLED-
PWR
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this
connector. The system power LED lights up when PIN 1

you turn on the system power, and blinks when the

HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
Ground
RESET
NC
PLED+

PLED-
system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-)
+HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED-
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. * Requires an ATX power supply
Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this
connector. The HDD LED lights up or flashes when
data is read from or written to the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the
operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot
without turning off the system power.

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 System panel connector (20-3 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted
PANEL
functions. +PWR_LED- PWR_SW SPEAKER

• System power LED (4-pin +PWR_LED-)

Intruder#
Speaker
PLED+
PLED-
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED.

PWR
GND

GND
GND
+5V
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this CHASSIS

connector. The system power LED lights up when PIN 1

HDD_LED+
HDD_LED-
GND

NC
PLED+

PLED-

GND
Reset
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.
+HDD_LED- RESET +PWR_LED-
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDD_LED-) * Requires an ATX power supply

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.

Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The HDD LED lights up
or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWR_SW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns
the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the
operating system settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot
without turning off the system power.
• Chassis intrusion header (2-pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this
connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to
this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is
then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

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 17. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, TPM
which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and

PWRDWN

PCIRST#
data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects

PCICLK
FRAME
+3VSB

LAD0

LAD3
GND
digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

+3V
NC
PIN 1

NC
CLKRUN
SERIRQ
NC
GND
LAD1
LAD2
NC

GND
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, TPM
which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.

F_FRAME#
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital

F_SERIRQ
PWRDWN

F_LAD3
F_LAD2
F_LAD1
F_LAD0
identities, and ensures platform integrity.
PIN 1

+3VSB
S_PCIRST#_TBD

GND
C_PCICLK_TPM
+3V
+3V
18. M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module. M.2(SOCKET3)

• This socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280/22110 or

2242/2260/22110 storage devices by models.

• When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with

PCIe/SATA M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI
operating system under RAID mode.

19. M.2 socket 1, E Key

This socket allows you to install an M.2 E key Wi-Fi and M.2(WIFI)
Wi-Fi based combo device.
M2_ISOLATE#_R
BT_ISOLATE#_R
S_PLTRST#
S_SUSCLK
CL_DATA
CL_RST#

CL_CLK
GND
VCC
VCC

VCC
VCC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

NC
NC
NC

NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

PIN2 PIN74

PIN 75 PIN 1
GND
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
GND
S_WAKE#
L1_WIFI_CLKREQ#
GND
C_PCIE_WIFI#
C_PCIE_WIFI
GND
X_WIFI_RXN
X_WIFI_RXP
GND
X_WIFI_TXN
X_WIFI_TXP
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
GND
S_USB_PN10_R
S_USB_PP10_R
GND

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 20. Flat panel display brightness connector (8-pin LCD_BLKT_PANEL)
This connector is for the LCD panel backlight and brightness LCD_BLKT_PANEL
controls. It enables the LCD panel backlight, provides backlight
control signals, and provides brightness control signals for the PIN 1

BKLT_EN
BKLT_PWM
BKLT_PWR
BKLT_PWR
BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND
BKLT_GND/Brightness_GND
Brightness_up
Brightness_Down
brightness button on the front panel.

21. LCD panel monitor switch header (2-pin PANEL_SW)

This 2-pin header is for connecting a monitor switch that can turn off
PANEL_SW
the LCD panel display backlight.
GND
MON_SW#
PIN 1

22. SATA power connector (15-pin SATA_PWRCON)

This connector is for the SATA power cable. The power cable SATA_PWRCON
plug is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find PIN 1

the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector
completely fit. To provide power to your SATA device, connect +12V
+12V
+12V
GND
GND
GND
+5V
+5V
+5V
GND
GND
GND
+3V
+3V
+3V
the SATA power cable to this connector.

23. Internal stereo speaker header (4-pin INT_SPK)

The internal mono speaker header allows connection to an internal,
INT_SPK
low-power speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is
Front_R+
Front_L+
Front_R-

Front_L-

capable of driving a speaker load of 4 Ohms at 3 Watts (rms).

PIN 1

24. Internal DC power connector (2-pin ATX19V)

This connector is for an ATX power supply. The plug from ATX19V
the power supply is designed to fit this connector in only one
GND DC_JACK_IN
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly
PIN 1
until the connector completely fits.

This connector supports 12V and 19V by models. Refer to the specification sheet of the
model for details.

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 25. DMIC connector (4-pin DMIC)
The DMIC connector is for connecting the digital microphone module DMIC
used in All-in-One chassis.

DMIC_DATA

DMIC_CLK
+3.3V

GND
PIN 1

26. Custom header (14-pin CUSTOM)

The custom header is for connecting customized modules for CUSTOM
additional features. PIN 1
Prog_LED Ground
SMB_SLK
+3.3 VSB SMB_Data
PWRBT# HDMI CEC
+5 VSB No Connection
USB+ USB-
SCI/SMI GPIO WDTO#/GPIO

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 4 Onboard LEDs
1. Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights SB_PWR
up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in
soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down ON OFF
the system and unplug the power cable before removing or Standby Power Powered Off

plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration

below shows the location of the onboard LED.

2. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)

The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data
is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when
there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive
does not function.

3. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED)

Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in
sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the corresponding
LED flashes until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive
way to locate the root problem within seconds.

4. KeyBot LED (KEYBOT_LED)

This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed.

5. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)

This LED flashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.

6. Q-Code LED (Q_CODE)

The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system
status.

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 5 Onboard buttons and switches
Onboard buttons allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-
case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to
enhance system performance.

1. Power-on button (START)

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power
up or wake up the system. The button also lights up when the system is
plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system
and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard
component.

2. RESET button (RESET)

Press the reset button to reboot the system.
RESET

3. MemOK! button (MemOK!)

Installing DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may
cause system boot failure. Press the MemOK! button until the memory
compatibility tuning for successful boot.

• Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.

• The MemOK! button does not function under Windows® OS environment.

• During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. It
takes about 30 seconds for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. If the test
fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings.

• Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each
timing set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot after the whole tuning
process, replace the DIMMs with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified
Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system
continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. To stop memory tuning, turn
off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5–10 seconds.

• If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! button
to boot and load the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST
reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings.

• We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the
ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! function.

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 4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)
Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the
systems hangs due to overclocking.

5. KeyBot button (KeyBot)

Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature.
KEBOT

The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only.

6. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE)

Press this button to activate the Sonic SoundStage feature. SOUNDSTAGE

The debug code on the Q-Code LED shows the current Sonic
SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button.

7. Slow Mode switch

SLOW_MODE
Slow Mode switch allows your system to provide better overclocking
margins when using the LN2 cooling system. When enabled, the
Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing, slows down the
CPU, and the system’s tuner will make the adjustments.

Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the Slow Mode switch.

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