Gigabyte Z790 AORUS XTREME User Manual - Page 16

Back Panel Connectors, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port Red Q-Flash Plus Port

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2-6 Back Panel Connectors Q-Flash Plus Button (Note) Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The Q-Flash Plus button will flash when the BIOS matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete. OC Ignition button The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building up their computers without needing to boot the system. It also allows the system fans to keep spinning at a low temperature and allows for a firmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's website for more usages and features. SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R) Use this connector to connect an antenna. Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better signal reception. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port) The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus , (Note) make sure to insert the USB flash drive into this port first. RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. Speed LED Activity LED Speed LED: Activity LED: LAN Port State Green Orange Off Description 2.5 Gbps data rate 1 Gbps data rate 100 Mbps data rate State Blinking On Description Data transmission or receiving is occurring No data transmission or receiving is occurring (Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's website for more information. •• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard. •• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector. - 16 -

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2-6
Back Panel Connectors
Q-Flash Plus Button
(Note)
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest
BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS
automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The Q-Flash Plus button will flash when the BIOS
matching and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete.
OC Ignition button
The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building
up their computers without needing to boot the system. It also allows the system fans to keep spinning
at a low temperature and allows for a firmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's
website for more usages and features.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port)
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus
(Note)
, make sure to insert
the USB flash drive into this port first.
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
(Note)
To enable the Q-Flash Plus function, please navigate to the "Unique Features" page of GIGABYTE's
website for more information.
Activity LED
Speed LED
LAN Port
Speed LED:
S
tate
D
escription
Green
2
.5
G
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ps data rate
O
ran
g
e
1
G
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ps data rate
O
ff
100
M
b
ps data rate
Activity LED:
State
Description
Blinking
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On
No data transmission or receiving is occurring