15
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Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
“Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
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For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(10) Serial-ATAII Port connector:SATA1~SATA6
These connectors support the provided Serial ATA2 hard disk cables to connecting the
motherboard with serial ATAII hard disks. E-SATA1 is not for SATA hard drive, it is
only for connecting to a SATA connector of the D-SATA1, D-SATA2 or D-SATA3 to
let the ESATA port work.
Serial-ATA2 Port Connector
SATA4
SATA6
SATA2
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
(11) D-Sub 15-pin connector:VGA
VGA connector is the 15-pin D-subminiature female connector; it is for the display
devices, such as the CRT monitor, LCD monitor and so on.
(12) HDMI:
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
This point-to-point interface is for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable
solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment.
2-6-2 Headers
(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO1
These headers connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
Line-Out, MIC Headers
AUDIO
Pin 1
AU
D-Line
out2
-L
AU
D
-
MI
C
-
R
AU
D-Line
out2
-R
SENS
E-SEN
D
GND
SEN
SE2-R
ETUR
PRESE
NCE
2
9
10
KEY
AUD
-MIC
-L
SENSE
1-RET
URN