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Integrated I/O
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
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Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
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One serial port
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One COM2 port
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One VGA port
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One parallel port
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One MIDI/game port
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Two USB ports
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One LAN port (optional)
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Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Onboard LAN
(optional)
The Realtek RTL8100B is incorporated in the chipset providing
the mainboard with integrated Ethernet PCI LAN capabilities.
BIOS
Firm ware
This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to con-
figure many system features including the following:
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Power management
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Wake-up alarms
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CPU parameters and memory timing
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CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard com-
plies with the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. Some features on
the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to
indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports
all the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy disk-
ette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient
power and space for all the drives that you inte nd to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that
the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge
of the mainboard.
This mainboard has a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 mm x 224 mm. Choose a
case that accommodates this form factor.