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SATA 1~6: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (3 Gb/s ),
simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA
interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
SPDIF_OUT1: SPDIF out header(Option)
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia
device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 +5VA 5V analog Power
2 Key No pin
3 SPDIF SPDIF digital output
4 GND Ground
F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer
cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to
connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated
above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up.