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Figure 2-9. AT7 back panel connectors

Figure 2-9 shows the AT7 back panel connectors, these connectors are for connection to outside devices to the motherboard. We will describe which devices will attach to these connectors below.

(15). USB Ports Connectors

This motherboard provides six USB ports (on back panel of motherboard). Four are complient with USB

1.1specifications, and two are complient with USB 2.0 specification. Attach the USB cable connector from the individual device to these connectors.

You can attach USB devices such as a, keyboard, mouse, printer, portable HDD, scanner, digital speakers, monitor, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. to one of each USB connector. You must make sure your operating system supports this feature and you may need to install an additional driver for individual devices. Please refer to your device user’s manual for detailed information.

Note

Please use the special USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Otherwise, it may cause not stable or signal error situation.

(16). IEEE 1394 Ports (For AT7 Full Version Only)

These two ports supports IEEE 1394 specifications. Attach the IEEE 1394 cable connector from the individual device to these connectors.

The IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus provides enhanced PC connectivity for consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices. Such as DV recoder, DVD recording, etc.

IEEE 1394 provides a Plug and Play-compatible expansion interface for the PC. The 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps and 400 Mbps transfer rates currently specified in IEEE 1394.a and the enhancements in

IEEE 1394.b are well suited to multi-streaming I/O requirements. The Microsoft® Windows® operating system offers strong built-in support for IEEE 1394.

(17). OPT2：S/PDIF-Out Connector

This connector can let you using the optical cable to connection the device, and transfer the digital data through it. You can connect this signal to the digital decoder to decode and transfer the digital signal to the analog signal.

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