Chapter 2
P5I865PE
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External Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
PS/2 keyboard connector is for the usage of PS/2 keyboard. If using a standard AT size
keyboard, an adapter should be used to fit this connector. PS/2 mouse connector is for
the usage of PS/2 mouse.
USB1, USB2,USB3,USB4 and LAN Connectors(optional)
Four USB ports are for connecting USB devices. The RJ-45 connector is for onboard
LAN.
PS/2 Mouse connector
PS/2 Keyboard connector
Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors ( COM1 ) and SPDIF Connector
The parallel port connector can be connected to a parallel device such as a printer. The
serial port COM1 connector can be connected to a serial port device such as a serial port
mouse. You can enable/disable them and choose the IRQ or I/O address in “Integrated
Peripherals” from AWARD BIOS SETUP. The S/PDIF (Sony / Philips Digital Interface)
input allow your digital audio input from digital audio devices (optional). The S/PDIF
output is capable of providing digital audio data or compressed AC3 data to an external
Dolby digital decoder.
Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or remov-
ing expansion cards or other system peripherals, otherwise your
mainboard and expansion cards might be seriously damaged.
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Warning:
USB1
USB2
LAN (optional)
USB3
USB4
Parallel Port
COM1
SPDIF
