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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
Specifications
Package contents
Block Diagram
Rear I/O Panel
- LAN Port LED Status Table
- Audio Ports Configuration
- Realtek Audio Console
Overview of Components
- CPU Socket
- DIMM Slots
- PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
- SATA3~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors
- M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
- JFP1, JFP2: Front Panel Connectors
- JAUD1: Front Audio Connector
- CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
- JUSB3, JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
- JUSBC1: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector
- JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors
- JCOM1: Serial Port Connector
- CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors
- JCI1: Chassis Intrusion Connector
- JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
- JBAT1: Clear CMOS (Reset BIOS) Jumper
- JPWRLED1: LED power input
- EZ Debug LED
- JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors
Installing OS, Drivers & Utilities
- Installing Windows® 10
- Installing Drivers
- Installing Utilities
MYSTIC LIGHT
- Device LED effect control screen
Nahimic 3
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
RAID Configuration
- Enabling Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
- Creating RAID Volume
- Removing a RAID Volume
- Resetting Disks to Non-RAID
- Rebuilding RAID Array
- Installing RAID Driver
- Installing Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Software
Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration
- System Requirements
- Installing the Intel® Optane™ memory
- Removing the Intel® Optane™ memory
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Notices
CPU_FAN1, PUMP_FAN1, SYS_FAN1~3: Fan Connectors
CPU_PWR1~2, ATX_PWR1: Power Connectors
CPU Socket
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
JPWRLED1: LED power input
JRGB1~2, JRAINBOW1~2: RGB LED connectors
JTPM1: TPM Module Connector
JUSB1, JUSB2: USB 2.0 Connectors
JUSB3, JUSB4: USB 3.1 Gen1 Connectors
JUSBC1: USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C Connector
M2_1~2: M.2 Slots (Key M)
PCI_E1~4: PCIe Expansion Slots
SATA3~6: SATA 6Gb/s Connectors

RAID Conﬁguration

Removing a RAID Volume

Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives

will be lost.

Important

If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume, your system

will become unbootable.

1. Go to BIOS > SETTING > Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.

2. Select the RAID volume from the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen to

enter the RAID VOLUME INFO screen.

3. Select the Delete item and press Enter key to delete the selected RAID volume.

The following screen appears:

4. Select the Yes item and press Enter key to accept the volume deletion.