User’s Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1
12. Alteration PCIe Mode switch
The Alteration PCIe Mode switch allows you to switch the PCIe signal which comes
from the CPU from between Gen4 or Gen3 for the PCIe slot.
ALT_PCIE_MODE
• When the Alteration PCIe Mode switch is set to Auto, the PCIe signal from the CPU
will be the default setting.
• When the Alteration PCIe Mode switch is set to 1
st
step, the PCIe signal from the
CPU will be Gen4, and LED1 will light up green.
• When the Alteration PCIe Mode switch is set to 2
nd
step, the PCIe signal from the
CPU will be Gen3, and LED2 will light up yellow.
• The nearby LEDs indicate which PCIe mode is currently selected.
11. Addressable Gen2 header
The Addressable Gen2 header allows you to connect individually addressable RGB
WS2812B LED strips or WS2812B based LED strips.
ADD GEN2_1
ADD GEN2_2
ADD GEN2_3
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off
or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
• The Addressable Gen2 header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips
(5V/Data/Ground), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), and the addressable
headers on this board can handle a combined maximum of 500 LEDs.
• Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
• If your LED strip does not light up, check if the addressable RGB LED strip is
connected in the correct orientation, and the 5V connector is aligned with the 5V
header on the motherboard.
• The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up when the system is powered on.