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14
Installing the Motherboard
Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-
nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-
patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
1
Ground
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
Ground
5
RX-
6
RX+
7
Ground
-
-
Pin Signal Name
Pin Signal Name
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
2
+5VA 5V analog Power
3
Key No pin
4
GND Ground
Pin Signal Name Function
1
SPDIF SPDIF digital output