User Manual

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB
3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
USB Type-C
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Port
The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specication. Use this port for USB devices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.2 content protection mechanisms. It provides improved
visuals supporting Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) for Blu-ray UHD
playback. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort
Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported
depend on the monitor being used.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You
can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to HDMI/DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
The two memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as following:
Channel A: DDR4_A1
Channel B: DDR4_B1
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