SATA 1~4: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3 Gb/s ), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin | Signal Name | Pin | Signal Name |
1 | Ground | 2 | TX+ |
3 | TX- | 4 | Ground |
5 | RX- | 6 | RX+ |
7 | Ground | - | - |
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header(Option)
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin | Signal Name | Function |
1 | +5VA | 5V analog Power |
2 | Key | No pin |
3 | SPDIF | SPDIF digital output |
4 | GND | Ground |
F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the
Pin | Signal Name | Function |
1 | USBPWR | Front Panel USB Power |
2 | USBPWR | Front Panel USB Power |
3 | USB_FP_P0- | USB Port0 Negative Signal |
4 | USB_FP_P1- | USB Port1 Negative Signal |
5 | USB_FP_P0+ | USB Port0 Positive Signal |
6 | USB_FP_P1+ | USB Port1 Positive Signal |
7 | GND | Ground |
8 | GND | Ground |
9 | Key | No pin |
10 | USB_FP_OC0 | Overcurrent signal |
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
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