Abit BP6, User Manual

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2-6 Chapter2
BP6
2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches
Inside the case of every computer, several cables and plugs have to be connected. These
cables and plugs are usually connected one-by-one to connectors located on the
motherboard. You need to carefully pay attention to any connection orientation the cables
may have and, if any, notice the position of the first pin of the connector. In the explanations
that follow, we will describe the significance of the first pin.
We will show you all connectors, headers and switches here, and tell you how to connect
them. Please pay attention and read the whole section for necessary information before
attempting to finish all of the hardware installation inside the computer chassis.
Figure 2-7 shows you all of the connectors and headers that we’ll discuss in the next section,
you can use this diagram to visually locate each connector and header we describe.
All connectors, headers and switches mentioned here, will depend on your system
configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have and need to connect or configure
depending on the peripheral. If your system doesn't have such add-on cards or switches you
can ignore some special feature connectors.
Figure 2-7. All Connectors and Headers for the BP6
First, Let’s see the headers that BP6 uses, and what their functions are.