Step 6 Attach Cables, Continued

When connecting chassis connectors to the motherboard, make sure to connect the correct connector end. Most connector wires are color-coded. Match the color of the wires leaving the switch or LED to the same pin on the connector end. There may be more than one connector with the same color- coded wires. If so, follow the wire to the switch or LED. Pin 1 is always indicated on the motherboard.

CPU Fan A three-pin berg labeled FAN attaches to the CPU fan. The FAN connector is near the CPU end of the ISA expansion slots.

Pin

Description

1Ground

2+12V

3Ground

Chassis Fan A three-pin berg labeled EXT_FAN attaches to the chassis cooling fan. The EXT_FAN connector is near the CPU.

Pin

Description

1Ground

2+12V

3Ground

IR Infrared The 8-pin infrared connector (IR) next to the COM1 and COM2 connectors attaches to an infrared port mounted on the computer chassis. It allows data transmission to any other device that supports the IrDA standards for infrared transmission.

Remote Control Power RPW_COM is a 3-pin berg next to the USB connectors that attaches to the power supply for enabling system power when the remote power switch is turned on. Connect a 3-wire power cable to RPW_COM and attach the other end to the peripheral device.

USB Connectors The Apollo IV motherboard has two 4-pin headers (USB1 and USB2) that attach to a USB connector on the computer chassis. The USB port allows you to attach to a USB hub. The USB connector pinouts are the same for both USB connectors:

Pin

Signal Description

1VCC (Fused 5V)

2- Data

3+ Data

4Ground

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American Megatrends MAN-772 manual Pin Description