1.7.2Internal connectors

1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

A8N-SLI

PIN 1

A8N-SLI Floppy disk drive connector

2 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM1

A8N-SLI

PIN 1

A8N-SLI COM port connector

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