The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA

3.0Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

• Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST.

If you intend to create a RAID configuration using this connector, set the

JMicron Controller item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See section “4.4.6

Onboard Device Configuration” for details.

DO NOT insert a different connector to this port.

• DO NOT unplug the external Serial ATA box when a RAID 0 or JBOD is configured.

16.Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

17.Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

18.PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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