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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to
this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at
the back of the system chassis.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable 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.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and
other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express
3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
PIN 1
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer.
LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-
compatible computers.
Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CLRTC)
This header allows you to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data of the system setup
information such as date, time, and system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Use a metal object such as a screwdriver to short the two pins.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the < Del > key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again
to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
CLRTC
+3V_BAT GND
PIN 1
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform
integrity.