Hardware Installation
2.5. Internal Connectors
2.5.1. Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Connector: | CN8 (FDC) |
Type: | 34 pin block |
The FDC connector can support two floppy drives. It is located at the front of the mainboard. To connect, use the ribbon cable that has been provided. Make sure that the red strip is connected to Pin 1 of the connector.
Top View of a Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Pin 1
17 pins
2.5.2. Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors
Connector: | CN9 (IDE1)/CN10 (IDE2) |
Type: | 40 pin block |
The mainboard has two IDE connectors: a primary and secondary. Each IDE connector can support two IDE drives. The mainboard each can therefore sup- port up to four IDE devices. If you install two hard drives, you need to config- ure the second drive to Slave mode in the BIOS setup. Please refer to your hard drive manual for the appropriate jumper settings.
Pin 1
20 pins
Top View of an IDE Connector
2.5.3. Infrared Connector (Optional )
Connector: | CN12 (IR) |
Type: | 5 pin |
The IR connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving module. Please make sure the Pin 1 location.
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| 5V DC | IR Receiver Ground |
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