1.10.2Internal 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.

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

FLOPPY

M3N78-VM

PIN1

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

M3N78-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector

2.TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

M3N78-VM

M3N78-VM TPM Connector

TPM

SMBCLK_SSMBCLIK_SF FFSERIRQ#_ GNDMAIN_MAIN_LAD2_LAD1_GNDGND

1

S

 

 

 

 

C F FS

+3VSB

 

_ +3V

PCICLK_

PWRDWN#

LAD0

PLTRST#

TPM_

GND

 

F

_

_

+3V

 

LAD3

FRAME#

The TPM model is purchased separately!

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