1.12 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard.

1.Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

FLOPPY1

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

P4P8X

PIN 1

P4P8X Floppy Disk Drive Connector

2.Serial port 1 connector (10-1 pin COM2)

This connector accommodates a second serial port using an optional serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port (COM2) bracket is purchased separately.

COM2

PIN 1

P4P8X

P4P8X Serial COM2 Bracket

ASUS P4P8X motherboard user guide

1-21