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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
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_E1~6: PCIe Expansion Slots
- M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
- SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- CPU_PWR1, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JUSB3: USB 3.2 Gen1 Connector
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~4: Fan Connectors
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
- EZ Debug LEDs
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
- 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, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
DIMM Slots
JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
JLPT1: Parallel Port Connector
JRGB1~2: RGB LED connectors
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
JUSB1~2: USB 2.0 Connectors
JUSB3: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connector
M2_1: M.2 Slot (Key M)
PCI_E1~5: PCIe Expansion Slots
Processor Socket
SATA1~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

Software Description

If you wish to customize multiple device at the same time, click the bubble until it

turn red like below.

Use the LIGHT EFFECT & COLOR section on the main menu to make change.

Note:

Currently only GTX 1080 Ti Lightning -/X/Z and GTX 1080

Ti Gaming -/X Trio supports Light Speed/Brightness and

no device supports Direction.

 Profile01~03 - Save Sync profile settings.

y Save Button - saves sync device settings and lighting effect settings to the current

Sync Profile.