II. System Components

Motherboard Mounting

Once the stabilizing link bar is removed, you can install or replace the moth- erboard but note the screw locations. All screws are necessary to provide the needed stabilization to support all the motherboard expansion items.

NOTE: The screw locations will vary with different motherboards.

Components .II

Panel / Motherboard

Motherboard screw locations

Panel Connections

Several wires should be connected to the motherboard for the IDE/SCSI activity, power, and message indicators on the front panel. Panel connections also allow for an ATX power button, reset switch, and speaker. Connect the chassis front panel wires as illustrated:

 

 

Red (+)

Button Cell Battery

 

H.D.D. LED

 

White

for motherboard

 

BIOS and clock

 

White (+)

 

 

 

 

Speaker

White

Red

Black

 

 

Black

White

Violet (+)

Reset SW

 

 

 

Violet

White

 

 

White

Black

Red (+)

Chassis Panel

Red

Power SW

 

Connectors

 

Black

White

White

Yellow (+)

Turbo LED

 

 

 

Yellow

White

 

 

Green

 

Green (+)

 

 

 

 

Power LED

Connector for Optional Infrared Module

 

White

 

 

Motherboard panel connector

16

AP100 Hardware Reference Guide