The 845G MAINBOARD Series
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2.4.1. Floppy Disk Connector
Connector: CN8 (FDC)
Type: 34 pin block
The FDC connector can support two floppy drives. It is located at the front of
the mainboard. To connect, use the ribbon-cable that has been provided.
Make sure that the red strip is connected to PIN 1 of the connector.
2.4.2. Primary and Secondary IDE connectors
Connector: CN9 (IDE1)/CN10 (IDE2)
Type: 40 pin block
The mainboard has two IDE connectors: a primary and secondary. Each IDE
connector can support two IDE drives. These mainboards can therefore sup-
port up to four IDE devices each. If you install two hard drives, you need to
configure the second drive to slave mode in the BIOS setup. Please refer to
your hard drive manual for the appropriate jumper settings.
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Top View of a Floppy
Disk Drive Connector
Top View of an
IDE Connector
20 PINS
PIN 1
Top View of an AGP Slot
21 pins
41 pins
2.4.3. Infrared Connector (optional)
Connector: CN12 (IR)
Type: 5 pin
The IR connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving
module. Please make sure the Pin 1 location.
