Hardware Setup
7
2-3 Connector and Jumper Settings
Connectors are used to link the system board with other parts of the system, including
the power supply, the keyboard, and the various controllers on the front panel of
the system case.
The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while installing a
mainboard.
Before connecting the power supply, please make sure it is not
connected to the power source.
ATX Power Supply Connector (PW1)
The power cord leading from the system's power supply to
the external power source must be the very last part
connected when assembling a system.
The ATX power supply provides a single 20-pin connector
interface which incorporates st/-5V, +/-12V,
optional 3.3V and Soft-power signals. The Soft-power
signal, a 5V trickle supply is continuously supplied when
AC power is available. When the system is in the Soft-Off
mode, this trickle supply maintains the system in it's
minimum power state.
Software Power-Off Control
This mainboard can be powered down using theWindows 95 Software Power-Off
function. To power down your computer, click the START button on the Windows 95
task bar. Select "Shut Down The Computer" and the system turns off. The message "It
is now safe to turn off your computer" will not be shown when using this function.
Power-On By Modem
While in Soft-off state, if an external modem ring-up signal occurs, the system wakes up
and can be remotely accessed. You may enable this function in BIOS's Power
Management Setup menu. (See section 3-5)
Blinking LED in Suspend Mode
While in Suspend mode, the LED light on the front panel of your computer will flash.
Suspend mode is entered by pressing the Override Power Button, pushing the Green
button on your ATX case, or enabling the Power Management and Suspend Mode
options in BIOS's Power Management menu. (See section 3-5)
