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17. Thunderbolt™ header
The Thunderbolt™ header allows you to connect an add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card that
supports Intel
®
’s Thunderbolt™ Technology, allowing you to connect Thunderbolt™-enabled
devices to form a daisy chain-configuration.
•
The add-on Thunderbolt™ I/O card and
Thunderbolt™ cables are purchased separately.
•
Please visit the official website of your purchased
Thunderbolt card for more details on compatibility.
The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when
installed to the PCIEX16_2 slot. Ensure to install your
Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16_2 slot.
18. BIOS FlashBack
TM
LED
The BIOS FlashBack™ LED lights up or blinks to indicate the status of
the BIOS FlashBack™.
Scan the QR code for more information on BIOS FlashBack
TM
function.
19. Q-LEDs
The Q-LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and booting devices) during the
motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the critical component’s LED stays lit up
until the problem is solved.
The Q-LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for
troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case.
PIN 1
FORCE_PWR
CIO_PLUG_EVENT
SLP_S3# SLP_S5#
GND
RTD3_SW
I2C_SCL I2C_SDA I2C_IRQ# RTD3_POWER_EN S_SLP_S0#_IDLE PERST_N WAKE#
TB_HEADER
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