1.2.1 Layout contents
1. CPU socket
The motherboard comes with an Intel
Gold and Celeron
For more details, refer to Central Processing Unit (CPU).
2. DDR4 DIMM slots
The motherboard comes with Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots designed for DDR4
(Double Data Rate 4) memory modules.
For more details, refer to System memory.
3. Expansion slots
This motherboard supports one PCIe x16 graphics card, two PCIe 3.0 x1 and one PCI
network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specification.
4. Fan headers
The Fan headers allow you to connect fans to cool the system.
5. Power connectors
These Power connectors allow you to connect your motherboard to a power supply. The
power supply plugs are designed to fit in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly until the power supply plugs are fully inserted.
Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug.
We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power 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.
6. M.2 slot (Key M)
The M.2 slot allows you to install an M.2 device such as an M.2 SSD module.
M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 mode)
7. SATA 6Gb/s ports
The SATA 6Gb/s ports allow you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and
hard disk drives via SATA cables.
8. USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 header allows you to connect a USB 3.2 Gen
1 module for additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports. The USB 3.2 Gen 1
header provides data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 module is purchased separately.
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FAN PWM
FAN IN
FAN PWR
GND
USB3+5V
IntA_P2_SSRX-
IntA_P2_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P2_SSTX-
IntA_P2_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P2_D-
IntA_P2_D+
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PIN 1
USB3+5V
IntA_P1_SSRX-
IntA_P1_SSRX+
GND
IntA_P1_SSTX-
IntA_P1_SSTX+
GND
IntA_P1_D-
IntA_P1_D+
GND