Acorp 7KT266A User manual

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User's Manual Version 1.0
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Table of Contents
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1.1 Fdattrdr
1.1.1 Harcward 1-1
1.1.1Snetward 1-4
1.1.3 Attachmdntr1-4
1.1Mnthdranarc Inrtallatinn
1.1.1 Mnthdranarc Mao1-5
1.1.1Mnthdranarc Layntt1-6
1.3 Mnthdranarc Cnnndctnrr
1.3.1 Frnnt Pandl Cnnndctnr(PANEL(1-8
1.3.1Flnooy Dirk Cnnndctnr(FDD(1-9
1.3.3 Harc Dirk Cnnndctnrr(IDE1.IDE1( 1-9
1.3.4 ATX 10-oin Pnwdr Cnnndctnr(ATX(1-10
1.3.5 Inerardc Cnnndctnr1-10
1.4 Back Pandl Cnnndctnrr
1.4.1 PS.1 Mntrd.Kdyanarc CNNN. 1-11
1.4.1USB Cnnndctnrr(USB1 & USB1& USB3(1-11
1.5 Sdrial anc Paralldl Intdreacd onrtr1-13
1.6 CPU Inrtallatinn
1.6.1 CPU Inrtallatinn Prncdctrd(Snckdt 461( 1-15
1.6.1CPU Clnck Frdqtdncy Sdtting(JP3(1-16
1.7 Jtmodr Sdtting
1.7.1 CPU.Fan Cnnndctnrr(FAN1.1.3.4(1-17
1.7.1Wakd-Nn-Mncdm Hdacdr(WNM(1-18
1.7.3 Wakd-Nn-LAN Hdacdr(WNL(1-18
1.7.4 CMNS Ftnctinn Sdtting(JBAT1(1-18
1.7.5 ACR CncdcSdldctinn(J1(1-19
1.7.6 Kdyanarc Wakd to Sdtting(J3(1-19
1.7.7 IrDA Cnnndctnr(IR(1-19
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1.8.1Hnw tninrtall aDDR Mnctld 1-10
1.9 AtcinStaryrtdm
1.9.1 CD-Atcin-IN Cnnndctnr(CDIN1.CDIN1( 1-11
1.10 Smart Pandl Nnanarc Cnnndctnr
1.10.1 Pnrt 80 Ddatg Ftnctinn(SP-J6(1-13
1.10.1Sdcnnc BINS Cnnndctnr(SP-J1( 1-13
1.10.3 AUX LINE Cnnndctnr(SP-J5(1-13
1.10.4 Frnnt CNM1Hdacdr Cnnndctnr(SP-J7(1-14
1.10.5 Frnnt USB3,4 Hdacdr Cnnndctnr(SP-J8(1-14
1. BINS Sdtto1. BINS Sdtto
1. BINS Sdtto1. BINS Sdtto
1. BINS Sdtto
1.1 Main Mdnt1-4
1.1Stancarc CMNS Fdattrdr1-7
1.3 Acuancdc BINS Fdattrdr1-10
1.4 Acuancdc Chiordt Fdattrdr1-14
1.5 Intdgratdc Pdriohdralr1-18
1.6 Pnwdr Managdmdnt Sdtto1-14
1.7 PnP.PCI Cnneigtratinnr1-19
1.8 PC Hdalth Stattr 1-33
1.9 Frdqtdncy.Vnltagd Cnntrnl1-35
1.10 Lnac Fail-Saed Ddeatltr1-36
1.11 Lnac Notimizdc Ddeatltr1-37
1.11Sdt Stodruirnr.trdr Parrwnrc 1-38
1.13 Saud & Exit Sdtto1-40
1.14 Exit Withntt Sauing 1-41
3. Driudr Inrtallatinn3. Driudr Inrtallatinn
3. Driudr Inrtallatinn3. Driudr Inrtallatinn
3. Driudr Inrtallatinn
3.1 Main Mdnt3-1
3.1Inrtalling VIA 4 in 1 Driudr 3-1
3.3 Inrtalling AtcinDriudr 3-3
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Introduction
System Overview
This manual was written to help you start using this product
as quickly and smoothly as possbile. Inside, you will find
the answers to solve most of the problems. In order for this
reference material to be of greatest use, refer to the
“expanded table of contents” to find relevant topics.
This board provides a total PC solution by incorporating the
System , I/O , and PCI IDE. The mainboard is designed for
AMD Athlon and Duron processors base PC ATX system,
support single processors with PCI Local Bus, ACR Bus,
and AGP Bus to support upgrades to your system
performance. It is ideal for multi-tasking and fully supports
MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT , Windows ME,
Windows 2000, Novell, OS/2, Windows95/98,
Windows 98SE, Windows XP, UNIX, SCO UNIX etc.
This manual also explains how to install the mainboard for
operation, and how to setup your CMOS configuration with
the BIOS setup program.

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1.Motherboard Description
1.1 Features
1.1.1 Hardware
CPU
-Support AMD Athlon 700MHz~Athlon XP 1600+ processor.
-Support AMD Duron 600MHz~1.1GHz processor.
-Support 200MHz/266MHz (Double Data Rate) Front Side Bus
frequency processors.
-Reserves support for future AMD Athlon/Duron processors.
Chipset
-VIA KT266A North Bridge.
-VIA VT8233 South Bridge.
DDR DRAM Memory
-3*184 pin DDR socket.
-Supports 200/266MHz Double Date Rate(DDR) DRAM(2.5V)
-Supports a maximum memory size of 3GB with DDR DRAM.
PCI/AGP Speed
-Supports 33MHz PCI Bus speed.
-Supports 4X AGP Bus.
Bus Slots
-Provide one AGP slot and one ACR slot.
-Five 32-bit PCI bus.
Universal Serial Bus
-Supports two back Universal Serial Bus(USB)Ports
and four front Universal serial Bus(USB)Ports.
Hardware Monitor Function
-CPU Fan Speed Monitor.
-CPU Temperature Monitor.
-System Voltage Monitor.

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Green Function
-Support power management operation VIA BIOS.
-Wakes from power saving sleep mode at the press of
any key or any mouse activity.
Flash Memory
-Support 2MB flash memory.
-Support ESCD Function.
IDE Built-in On Board
-Supports four IDE devices.
-Supports PIO Mode 5,Master Mode, high performance hard disk
drives.
-Support Ultra DMA 33/66/100 Bus Master Mode.
-Supports IDE interface with CD-ROM.
-Supports high capacity hard disk drives.
-Support LBA mode.
Audio
-AC 97 2.1 interface.
-Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro emulation.
WOL/WOM (Wake On LAN & Wake On Modem)
Supports system power up from LAN/Modem ring up .
Smart Panel
Supports BIOS Port 80H POST Code output to debug LED.
I/O Built-in On Board
-Supports one multi-mode Parallel Port.
(1)Standard & Bidirection Parallel Port
(2)Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP)
(3)Extended Capabilities Port
-Supports two serial ports, 16550 UART.
-Supports one Infrared transmission(IR/CIR).
-Supports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 Keyboard.
-Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB floppy disk
drivers.

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1.1.2 Software
BIOS
-AWARD legal BIOS.
-Supports APM 1.2.
-Supports USB Function.
-Supports ACPI
Operation System
-Offers the highest performance forMS-DOS,Windows,
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Novell, OS/2,
Windows 95/98, Windows 98 SE, Windows XP, UNIX,
SCO UNIX etc.
1.1.3 Attachments
-HDD UDMA66/100 Cable.
-FDD Cable.
-Flash Memory Written for BIOS Update.
-USB2/USB3 Cable (Optional).
-Fully Setup CD Driver built in Utility(Ghost, Anitivirus,
Adobe Acrobat).
-This Manual.

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1.2 Motherboard Installation
1.2.1 Motherboard Map

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1.2.2 Motherboard Layout
USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FAN 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
1
J1
PANE L1
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USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FA N 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
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J1
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1.3 Motherboard Connectors
15
10
9
4,5
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1.CCAtchn-InCnnndbsnr1.CCAtchn-InCnnndbsnr
1.CCAtchn-InCnnndbsnr
3.Frnns USB1.3 Cnnndbsnrr3.Frnns USB1.3 Cnnndbsnrr
3.Frnns USB1.3 Cnnndbsnrr3.Frnns USB1.3 Cnnndbsnrr
3.Frnns USB1.3 Cnnndbsnrr4.Wakd-On Mncdm Cnnndbsnr4.Wakd-On Mncdm Cnnndbsnr
4.Wakd-On Mncdm Cnnndbsnr4.Wakd-On Mncdm Cnnndbsnr
4.Wakd-On Mncdm Cnnndbsnr
5.Wakd-On-LAN Cnnndbsnr5.Wakd-On-LAN Cnnndbsnr
5.Wakd-On-LAN Cnnndbsnr5.Wakd-On-LAN Cnnndbsnr
5.Wakd-On-LAN Cnnndbsnr 6.Frnns OandkCnnndbsnr6.Frnns OandkCnnndbsnr
6.Frnns OandkCnnndbsnr6.Frnns OandkCnnndbsnr
6.Frnns OandkCnnndbsnr
7.IR Cnnndbsnr7.IR Cnnndbsnr
7.IR Cnnndbsnr7.IR Cnnndbsnr
7.IR Cnnndbsnr 8.FanCnnndbsnrr(Fan1.1.3.4(8.FanCnnndbsnrr(Fan1.1.3.4(
8.FanCnnndbsnrr(Fan1.1.3.4(8.FanCnnndbsnrr(Fan1.1.3.4(
8.FanCnnndbsnrr(Fan1.1.3.4(
9.ICD Cnnndbsnrr9.ICD Cnnndbsnrr
9.ICD Cnnndbsnrr9.ICD Cnnndbsnrr
9.ICD Cnnndbsnrr10.Fknooy Cnnndbsnr10.Fknooy Cnnndbsnr
10.Fknooy Cnnndbsnr10.Fknooy Cnnndbsnr
10.Fknooy Cnnndbsnr
11.Frnns COM1Cnnndbsnr11.Frnns COM1Cnnndbsnr
11.Frnns COM1Cnnndbsnr11.Frnns COM1Cnnndbsnr
11.Frnns COM1Cnnndbsnr 11.ATX Onwdr Cnnndbsnr11.ATX Onwdr Cnnndbsnr
11.ATX Onwdr Cnnndbsnr11.ATX Onwdr Cnnndbsnr
11.ATX Onwdr Cnnndbsnr
13.ACR COCDC Sdkdbshnn(J1(13.ACR COCDC Sdkdbshnn(J1(
13.ACR COCDC Sdkdbshnn(J1(13.ACR COCDC Sdkdbshnn(J1(
13.ACR COCDC Sdkdbshnn(J1(
14.Jdyanarc Wakd to Sdsshng(J3(14.Jdyanarc Wakd to Sdsshng(J3(
14.Jdyanarc Wakd to Sdsshng(J3(14.Jdyanarc Wakd to Sdsshng(J3(
14.Jdyanarc Wakd to Sdsshng(J3(
15.COU Cknbk Frdqtdnby Sdsshng(JO3(15.COU Cknbk Frdqtdnby Sdsshng(JO3(
15.COU Cknbk Frdqtdnby Sdsshng(JO3(15.COU Cknbk Frdqtdnby Sdsshng(JO3(
15.COU Cknbk Frdqtdnby Sdsshng(JO3(
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16.Smars OandkFtnbshnn(SO-J1.SO-J5.SO-J6((noshnnak(
17.CMOS FtnbshnnSdkdbshnn(JABT1(17.CMOS FtnbshnnSdkdbshnn(JABT1(
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1.3.1 Front Panel Connector (PANEL1)
PANEL Connector
ATX Power Switch (PW_BN)
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch
connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch
the system ON. The system power LED lights when the
system's power is on .
Power LED Lead (PW_LED)
The system power LED lights when the system power is on.
Speaker Connector (SPEAKER)
An offboard speaker can be installed onto the motherboard as a
manufacturing option. An offboard speaker can be connected to
the motherboard at the front pannel connector. The speaker
(onboard or offboard) provides error beep code information
during the Power Self-Test when the computer cannot use the
video interface. The speaker is not connected to the audio
subsystem and does not receive output from the audio subsystem.
Hard Drive LED Connector (HD_LED)
This connector supplies power to the cabinet IDE activity
LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the
Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED
to light up.
Reset Switch Lead (RESET)
The connector can be connected to a momentary SPST type
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the
motherboard resets and runs the POST.
SMI_LED Lead (SMI_LED)
The system SMI_LED lights when the system suspend is on.
SPEAKER
PW_BN
2
1
RESET
EXTSMI
HD_LED
PW_LED
++
+++
20
19
SMI_LED
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SMI Suspend Switch Lead (EXTSMI)
This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend
mode of Green mode. System activity will be instantly decreased
to save electricity and expand the life of certain components
when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector (see the
figure ) connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do
not have a switch for the connector, you may use the "Turbo
Switch” instead since it does not have a function. SMI is
activated when it detects a short. It may require one or two
pushes depending on the position of the switch. Wake-up can be
controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always
allow wake-up (the SMI Suspend Switch Lead cannot wake-up
the system). If you want to use this connector, the "Suspend
Switch" in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS SOFT-
WARE section should be on the default setting of Enable.
1.3.2 Floppy Disk Connector (FDD)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon
cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect
the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives.
1.3.3 Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1/IDE2)
These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon
cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect
the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk.
If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper settings. BIOS now
supports SCSI device or IDE CD-ROM boot up (see "HDD
Sequence SCSI/IDE First" & "Boot Sequence" in the BIOS
Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE) (Pin 20 is removed
to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using
ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged) .

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1.3.4 ATX 20-pin Power Connector (ATX)
This connector supports the power button on-board. Using
the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake-
Up and Soft Power Off are supported on this motherboard .
This power connector supports instant power-on
functionality, which means that the system will boot up
instantly when the power connector is inserted on the board.
1.3.5 Infrared Connector (IR)
After the IrDA interface is configured, files can be
transferred from or to portable devices such as laptops,
PDAs, and printers using application software.
Pin ATX Signal Pin ATX Signal
1 3.3V 11 3.3V
2 3.3V 12 -12V
3 GND 13 GND
4 5V 14 PS-ON
5 GND 15 GND
6 5V 16 GND
7 GND 17 GND
8 PW-OK 18 NC
9 5V_SB 19 5V
10 12V 20 5V

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1.4 Back Panel Connectors
1.4.1 PS/2 Mouse /Keyboard CONN.
The motherboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse / Keyboard
mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can
plug a PS/2 mouse / Keyboard directly into this connector.
1.4.2 USB Connectors: USB1 & USB2 & USB3
The motherboard provides a OHCI(Open Host Controller
Interface)Universal Serial Bus Roots for attaching USB
devices such as a keyboard, mouse and other USB devices.
You can plug the USB devices directly into this connector.
Pin Signal
1 +5V_SB
2 USBP0-(USBP1-)
3 USBP0+(USBP1+)
4 GND
USB1
PS/2 Keyboard
(6-pinFemale)
Serial
Port(9-pin
Male)
COM1COM2SPEAKERMIC
LINE
IN
PS/2 Mouse
USB1
Parallel
(Printer)
Port
(25-pinFemale)
MIDI/(GAME)
Port
(15-pinFemale)

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USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FA N 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
1
J1
PA NE L1
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Front USB2 Connectors: USB2/USB3
USB2
1
3
5
7
9
VCC
P2-
P2+
GND
GND
2
4
6
8
10
GND
GND
P3+
P3-
VCC
USB3
1
3
5
7
9
VCC
P4-
P4+
GND
GND
2
4
6
8
10
GND
GND
P5+
P5-
VCC

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1.5 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
This system comes equipped with two serial ports and one
parallel port. Both types of interface ports will be explained
in this chapter.
The Serial Interfaces: COM1/COM2
The serial interface port is sometimes refered to as an RS-
232 port or an asynchronous communication port. Mice,
printers, modems and other peripheral devices can be
connected to a serial port. The serial port can also be used
to connect your computer system. If you wish to transfer
the contents of your hard disk to another system it can be
accomplished by using each machine’s serial port.
The serial port on this system has one 9-pin connector.
Some older computer systems and peripherals used to be
equipped with only a 25-pin connector. Should you need to
connect your 9-pin serial port to an older 25-pin serial port,
you can purchase a 9-to-25 pin adapter.
Signal DB9 Pin DB25 Pin
DCD 1 8
RX 2 3
TX 3 2
DTR 4 2 0
GND 5 7
DSR 6 6
RTS 7 4
CTS 8 5
RI 9 22
COM1/COM2
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USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FA N 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
1
J1
PA NE L1
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Parallel Interface Port
Unlike serial ports, parallel interface ports have been
standardized and should not present any difficulty interfacing
peripherals to your system. Sometimes called a Centronics port,
the parallel port is almost exclusively used with printers. The
parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB 25 connector(see
the picture below).
PS/2 Keyboard
(6-pinFemale)
Serial
Port(9-pin
Male)
COM1COM2SPEAKERMIC
LINE
IN
PS/2 Mouse
USB1
Parallel
(Printer)
Port
(25-pinFemale)
MIDI/(GAME)
Port
(15-pinFemale)
COM2

1-151-15
1-151-15
1-15
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Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn
USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FAN 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
1
J1
PA NE L1
462
1.6 CPU Installation
1.6.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket 462
1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise
the lever to a 90-degree angle.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for the white dot or
cut edge in the CPU. Match Pin 1 with the white dot/cut
edge then insert the CPU.
3. Press the lever down to complete the installation.
4. Make sure the spec of the heatsink is good enough, or
the processor and motherboard will damage.
Socket 462
Notch

1-161-16
1-161-16
1-16
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Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn
1.6.2 CPU Clock Frequency Setting: JP3
Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified
frequency. JP3 jumper is used for the CPU Front Side Bus
Frequencies from 100MHz to 133MHz.
Note: We don’t recommend you overlocking, since it will make
the CPU life short and get the risk of CPU damage.
USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FA N 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
1
J1
PA NE L1
462
Pin JP3 Assignment
On CPU FSB=100MHz
(Default)
Off CPU FSB=133MHz
JP3

1-171-17
1-171-17
1-17
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Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc CdrbrhoshnnChaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn
Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn
USB1
COM1
COM2
Printer
FAN3
Speak out
Line in
MIC in
GAME1
VIA
VIA
FA N 4
AGP SLOT
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
DDR3
DDR2
DDR1
I/O CHIP
JBAT1
2
1
SP-J2
SP-J6
1
PCI1
BIOS
SP-J3 2
1
COM2
1
ACR SLOT
FAN1
J3
FAN2
1
J1
PA NE L1
462
1.7 Jumper Setting
A jumper has two or more pins that can be covered by a
plastic jumper cap, allowing you to select different system
options.
1.7.1 CPU/System Fan Connector: Fan1/4
Pin Assignment
1NA
2 +12VDC
3 Ground
FAN 1
Connector
IR
JBAT1
1
3
2
FAN 4
Connector
FAN 2,3
Connector
WOL
WOM
J1
J3
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