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Table Of Contents

Quick Start
- Preparing Tools and Components
- Installing a Processor
- Installing DDR4 memory
- Connecting the Front Panel Header
- Installing the Motherboard
- Installing SATA Drives
- Installing a Graphics Card
- Connecting Peripheral Devices
- Connecting the Power Connectors
- Power On
Safety Information
Specifications
- JCORSAIR1 Connector Specification
Package contents
Block Diagram
Rear I/O Panel
- LAN Port LED Status Table
- Audio Ports Configuration
- Realtek Audio Console
Overview of Components
- Processor Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~5: 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
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors
- JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
- EZ Debug LED
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
Software Description
- Installing Windows® 10
- Installing Drivers
- Installing Utilities
- APP MANAGER
- LIVE UPDATE 6
- COMMAND CENTER
- GAMING APP
- X-BOOST
- MYSTIC LIGHT
- MYSTIC LIGHT PARTY
- SMART TOOL
- RAMDISK
- GAMING LAN MANAGER
- Nahimic 3
RAID Configuration
- Using AMD RAID Controller BIOS Configuration Utility
- Initialize Disks
- Create Arrays
- Delete Arrays
- Swap Arrays
- Manage Spares
- Change the Controller Options
- Booting the system from an array
- Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages
- Change the Staggered Spinup Count
- Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID
- Installing RAID Driver
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Notices
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
DIMM Slots
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
JCORSAIR1: CORSAIR Connector
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1: RGB LED connectors
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
Processor Socket
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Contents

Create Arrays ........................................................................................................ 98

Delete Arrays ........................................................................................................ 99

Swap Arrays ........................................................................................................ 100

Manage Spares ................................................................................................... 101

Change the Controller Options ........................................................................... 102

Booting the system from an array ...................................................................... 102

Pausing the boot sequence for warning messages ........................................... 102

Change the Staggered Spinup Count ................................................................. 103

Using UEFI to create a 2.2TB RAID .................................................................... 104

Installing RAID Driver ......................................................................................... 105

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 106

Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................ 107