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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
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2.4.1 PCI Slots & ISA Slot
Both PCI and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs, this mainboard complies with
Plug and Play (PnP) specification that allow automatic system configuration
whenever a PnP compliant card is added. For PnP card, IRQs are assigned
automatically for those available.
If older legacy cards that are not support by the BIOS, please contact your vendor for
an ISA Configuration Utility.
2.4.2 AMR Slot
This connector support a specially designed audio and/or modem card called Audio
Modem Riser.
Since main processing is done through software and the mainboard I/O controller, it’s
provide a low cost solution for upgradeable Audio and/or modem card.
2.4.3 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
This connector supports two Floppy drives. Use the ribbon cable provided and make
sure that the red strip is connected to PIN 1 of the connector.
2.4.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors
Each IDE connector supports two IDE drives. If you install two hard drives, you
need to configure the second drive to Slave mode. Please refer to the hard drive
manual for appropriate jumper setting.
2.4.5 Standard Infrared (SIR) Connector
This IR connector (SIR) supports optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. You must configure the setting through URAT2 to select whether URAT2 is
directed for use with COM 2 or IrDa.
2.4.6 CPU Cooling and Chassis Fan Power Connector
Please install your CPU cooling fan to power connector CN13. If the hardware-
monitoring feature is installed, you could monitor the rotating speed of the CPU
cooling fan in your Windows operation system. Chassis Fan is to be installed on CN17.
2.4.7 ATX Power Connector
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will
only able to insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the right
orientation and push down firmly and make sure that the pins are aligned.
Important! Ensure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 720mA on
the +5 volt standby lead (+5VSB).
