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Onboard buttons and switches

Onboard buttons and switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or 

open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings 

to enhance system performance.

1.

Power-on button

The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake

up the system. The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source

indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before

removing or installing any motherboard component.

2.

Reset button

Press the reset button to reboot the system.

Summary of Contents for Workstation W30

Page 1: ...Technical Specifications Workstation W30 Rev 5...

Page 2: ...1 9 Internal connectors 1 18 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 CPU installation 2 1 2 1 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 3 2 1 3 Motherboard installation...

Page 3: ...our area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualifie...

Page 4: ...ete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select It...

Page 5: ...orage 1 x M 2_2 Gen 3 x4 socket3 type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support PCIe mode 1 x M 2_1 Gen 3 x4 socket3 type 2242 2260 2280 storage devices support both SATA PCIe mode 1 x U 2 connecto...

Page 6: ...ng noise to audio outputs Premium Japanese made audio capacitors provides warm natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity High quality 120dB SNR stereo playback output Line out...

Page 7: ...mode 1 x M 2 Socket 3 with M key type 2242 2260 2280 22110 storage devices support PCIE 3 0 x 4 mode 6 x SATA 6Gb s connectors 1 x VROC_HW_Key 2 x CPU Fan connectors 1 x FRNT_Fan connector 1 x REAR_Fa...

Page 8: ...and U 2 SafeSlot and SafeSlot Core Fortified PCIe Slot preventing damages Overvoltage Protection World class circuit protecting power design Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection Short circuit damage...

Page 9: ...BIOS 3 EZ Flash3 EZ Tuning Wizard UEFI BIOS EZ Mode Multi language BIOS MemOK Quiet Thermal Solution Stylish M 2 Heat sink solution Form Factor ATX Form Factor 12 x 9 6 Specifications are subject to...

Page 10: ...s 1 x VGA bracket cable 1 x USB 2 0 bracket cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable Accessories 2 x M 2 screws kits 1 x 3 Way SLI bridge 1 x SLI bridge 1 x COM port brackets 1 X I O shield Appli...

Page 11: ...s in the table above are not included in the motherboard package PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA2066 compatible CPU Fan Intel LGA2066 CPU DIMM SATA hard disk drive Graphics card Phillips cross...

Page 12: ...ges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component e...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter 1 Refer to 1 1 9 Internal connectors and 2 3 1 Rear I O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors 1 1 2 Motherboard lay...

Page 14: ...nnector 2 pin T_SENSOR 1 32 15 CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU_OV 1 12 16 System panel connector 20 1 pin PANEL1 1 24 17 Auxiliary panel connector 20 2 pin AUX_PANEL1 1 26 18 VROC_KEY connector 4 pi...

Page 15: ...ou see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit related Keep the cap after installing the motherboard wi...

Page 16: ...8 DDR 4 Double Data Rate 4 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM slots A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 module DO NOT install a DDR DDR2 or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot R...

Page 17: ...fault memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for...

Page 18: ...adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIE 3 0 x16_1 slot 2 PCIE 3 0 x16_2 slot 3 PCIE 3 0 x4_1...

Page 19: ...16_2 slot is not recommended for VGA cards or PCIe cards running at x8 mode or above PCI Express 3 0 operating mode VGA PCIe configuration Single VGA PCIe card Dual VGA PCIe cards Triple VGA PCIe card...

Page 20: ...nge settings to enhance system performance 1 Power on button The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is...

Page 21: ...tings If the test fails the system reboots and tests the next set of failsafe settings The blinking speed of the DRAM_LED increases indicating different test processes Due to memory tuning requirement...

Page 22: ...1 11 Chapter 1 4 Clear CMOS button CLR_CMOS Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking...

Page 23: ...sensing event pin 1 1 7 Jumpers 1 CPU Over Voltage jumper 3 pin CPU_OV The CPU Over Voltage jumper allows you to set a higher CPU voltage for a flexible overclocking system depending on the type of th...

Page 24: ...1 This jumper allows you to select PSU PMBus version Set to pins 1 2 for PMBus set to pins 2 3 for others 4 VGA controller setting 3 pin VGA_SW1 This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard...

Page 25: ...per allows you to select which protocol in the GPU sensor to function 6 Baseboard Management Controller setting 3 pin BMC_EN1 This jumper allows you to enable default or disable on board BMC Ensure to...

Page 26: ...ndly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting The actual cause may...

Page 27: ...r 1 4 Baseboard Management Controller LED BMCLED1 The BMC LED lights up to indicate that the on board BMC is functional 3 Message LED MESLED1 This onboard LED lights up to red when there is temperatur...

Page 28: ...digit error code that displays the system status The Q Code 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 Pl...

Page 29: ...rives via Serial ATA 6 Gb s signal cables If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 1 5 and 10 configuration with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology enterprise through the o...

Page 30: ...able to this connector We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability 3 USB 3 1 Gen 2 front p...

Page 31: ...th an installed USB 3 1 Gen 1 module you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3 1 Gen 1 including faster data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized pow...

Page 32: ...specification that supports up to 480 Mb s connection speed DO NOT connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 6 TPM connector 14 1 pin TPM This connector supports...

Page 33: ...or 16 1 pin VGA_HDR1 This connector supports the VGA High Dynamic Range interface 8 VROC_KEY connector 4 pin VROC_HW_KEY This connector allows you to connect a KEY module to enable CPU RAID functions...

Page 34: ...e connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power W_PUMP function support depends on water cooling device Connect the fan of your water cooling kit to the AIO_PUMP W_...

Page 35: ...for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED The message LED is controlled by the BMC to indicate an abnormal event occurrence This connector may be disabled depending on the model...

Page 36: ...This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the operating system settings Pressing the power...

Page 37: ...cable LAN activity LED 2 pin LAN1_LED LAN2_LED These connectors are for the Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel Locator LED 2 pin LOCATORLED1 2 pin LOCATORLED2 These connectors are for the lo...

Page 38: ...er output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you want to use two or more high end PCI Express x...

Page 39: ...assis 14 Power Supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus to the PSU power supply unit to read PSU information Devices communicate with an SM...

Page 40: ...or the Intel VMD function and sensor readings 17 System Management Bus SMBUS connector 5 1 pin SMBUS1 This connector controls the system and power management related tasks This connector processes the...

Page 41: ...hunderbolt Technology allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt enabled devices and a DisplayPort enabled display in a daisy chain configuration 19 U 2 connector U 2 This motherboard comes with a...

Page 42: ...gn and type 2242 2260 2280 PCIe and SATA storage devices M 2_2 socket supports PCIe 3 0 x4 M Key design and type 2242 2260 2280 22110 PCIe storage devices These sockets support IRSTe Intel Rapid Stora...

Page 43: ...component to detect its temperature 22 MicroSD card slot Micro SD Your motherboard supports SD Memory Card v2 00 SDHC v3 00 SDXC Some memory cards may not be compatible with your motherboard Ensure t...

Page 44: ...ed 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 Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip If y...

Page 45: ...any component ensure that the ATX 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 component...

Page 46: ...installation steps are the same for all models Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 1 CPU installation Please note the order in opening closing the double latch Follow the instructions printed on the met...

Page 47: ...2 2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Triangle mark Triangle mark...

Page 48: ...2 1 2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the CPU heatsink and...

Page 49: ...nstallation Chapter 2 2 1 3 Motherboard installation 1 Install the Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the c...

Page 50: ...2 5 Chapter 2 3 Place nine 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard...

Page 51: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation...

Page 52: ...2 2 1 5 ATX power connection OR AND DO NOT connect the 6 pin power plug only the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage Ensure to connect the 8 pin power plug or connect both the 8 pin and 6 pin...

Page 53: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection OR...

Page 54: ...3 1 Gen 2 connector To install Q Connector This connector will only fit in one orientation Push the connector until it clicks into place USB 2 0 AAFP To install USB 2 0 connector To install front pan...

Page 55: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards...

Page 56: ...2 11 Chapter 2 2 1 9 M 2 installation To install M 2 type 22110 storage device to M 2_2 and or M 2 type 2280 storage device to M 2_1 Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard M 2_1 M 2_2...

Page 57: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Supported M 2 type varies per motherboard To install M 2 type 2242 2260 2280 storage device to M 2_2 and or M 2 type 2242 2260 storage device to M 2_1 M 2_1 M...

Page 58: ...nds until the Flashback LED blinks three times indicating that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled Do not unplug portable disk power system or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing...

Page 59: ...Gen 1 ports 34 4 Intel LAN port LAN2 9 Optical S PDIF Out port 5 Intel LAN port LAN1 10 Audio I O ports and Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs and audio port definitions USB 3 1 G...

Page 60: ...dy to wake up from S5 mode You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS Due to hardware design the LAN1 port s LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Port...

Page 61: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 3 2 Audio I O connections Audio I O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 Speakers...

Page 62: ...2 17 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers...

Page 63: ...elf tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you...

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