Asus PTGD1-LA Puffer M-UL8E User manual

Motherboard
PTGD1-LA
(Grouper-GL8E)
User Guide

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Checklist
Contents
PTGD1-LA specifications summary ..................................................... iii
1. Motherboard layout ................................................................. 1
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2
3. System memory ...................................................................... 4
4. Expansion slots ........................................................................ 6
5. Jumpers ................................................................................... 8
6. Connectors .............................................................................. 9
6.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................... 9
6.2 Internal connectors.................................................. 11

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PTGD1-LA specifications summary
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
LGA775 socket for the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor
in the 775-land package
Intel
®
i915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH)
Intel
®
ICH6
800MHz
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB
non-ECC DDR SDRAM
1 x PCI Express x16 graphics connector (PEG slot)
3 x PCI slots
1 x Parallel port (ECP, EPP)
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN port
1 x IEEE 1394 port
8 x USB 2.0 ports support hot-plug function
6 x audio ports support 8-channel audio configuration
1 x Floppy connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x SATA connectors
Southbridge supports
- 1 x Ultra DMA 66/100
- 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) ports with hot-swap
function
Southbridge supports 8-channel audio configuration
with Intel
®
High Definition Audio CODEC
Realtek
®
Audio CODEC ALC880
Realtek
®
RTL8101L 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
LAN controller
VIA VT6307 supports two IEEE 1394 ports
ASUS A8000 for CPU, system, and chassis fan
control, motherboard and CPU temperature
4Mb FWH EEPROM
HP BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, and PnP
Features Plus
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
CPUCPU
CPUCPU
CPU
ChipsetChipset
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)Front Side Bus (FSB)
Front Side Bus (FSB)Front Side Bus (FSB)
Front Side Bus (FSB)
MemoryMemory
MemoryMemory
Memory
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Onboard I/OOnboard I/O
Onboard I/OOnboard I/O
Onboard I/O
StorageStorage
StorageStorage
Storage
AudioAudio
AudioAudio
Audio
LANLAN
LANLAN
LAN
IEEE 1394IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394IEEE 1394
IEEE 1394
PC health monitoringPC health monitoring
PC health monitoringPC health monitoring
PC health monitoring
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
Form factorForm factor
Form factorForm factor
Form factor

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1. Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PCI1
PTGD1-LA
VT6307
IEEE
Controller
4Mbit
Flash
ROM
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
AUDIO
FRONT_AUDIO
ALC880
USB2.0
T: USB3
B: USB4 Top:
RJ-45
CLRTC
FLOPPY
IDE
ATX Power Connector
DDR DIMMA1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
SYS_FAN
FRONT_USB1
24.5cm (9.6in)
PCI2
PCI3
Intel
ICH6
Intel
i915G
GMCH
BUZZ1
T:USB1
B:USB2
Bottom:
1394
Top:
RTL8101L
FRONT_PANEL
BAT_H
FRONT_USB2
ATX12V
SATA1
PARALLEL PORT
DDR DIMMA2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMMB1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMMB2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
CPU_FAN
SATA2
SATA3 SATA4
CLPWD
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F_LINE_IN
CD_IN
FRONT_1394
Below:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
Top:
Subwoofer Speaker Out
Center
Rear Speaker Out
Below
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2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 processor in the 775-land package with 1MB L2
cache. The processor, built on the 90-nanometer manufacturing
technology, supports 800MHz front side bus (FSB), Intel
®
Hyperthreading
Technology, and core speeds of up to 3.4GHz.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.
3. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow.
Remove the cap only after the CPU is installed to prevent bending and
damaging the socket connectors.
4. Lift the load plate from the
corner with your thumb.
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the LGA775 socket on
the motherboard.
2. Press the load lever with your
thumb and move it to the left
until it is released from the
retention tab.
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tab
Load leverLoad lever
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever This side of theThis side of the
This side of theThis side of the
This side of the
cam box shouldcam box should
cam box shouldcam box should
cam box should
face you.face you.
face you.face you.
face you.
PnPPnP
PnPPnP
PnP
CapCap
CapCap
Cap
Load plateLoad plate
Load plateLoad plate
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5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key
should fit into the CPU notch.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
6. Use both thumbs to carefully
push out the PnP cap from the
load plate window.
7. Close the load plate, then
push the load lever until it
snaps into the retention tab.
Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment key
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
Gold triangle mark
AA
AA
A
BB
BB
B
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3. System memory
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system
memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC 2.6V DDR SDRAM.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
You can install 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR SDRAM DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes on memory configurationsImportant notes on memory configurations
Important notes on memory configurationsImportant notes on memory configurations
Important notes on memory configurations
• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in Table 1.
• Install only identicalidentical
identicalidentical
identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs
using the recommended configurations.
• Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to Table 2 on the next page.
• This motherboard does not support double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs.
• Do not create a three-DIMM configuration in dual-channel mode. The
third DIMM is ignored in the dual-channel operation.
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
DIMM_A
1
DIMM_A
2
DIMM_B
1
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Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Table 1Table 1
Table 1Table 1
Table 1 Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurations
Table 2Table 2
Table 2Table 2
Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronizationMemory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronizationMemory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization
* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.
CPU FSBCPU FSB
CPU FSBCPU FSB
CPU FSB DDR DIMM TypeDDR DIMM Type
DDR DIMM TypeDDR DIMM Type
DDR DIMM Type Memory FrequencyMemory Frequency
Memory FrequencyMemory Frequency
Memory Frequency
800 MHz PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 400/333/266 MHz
533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz
UnlockedUnlocked
UnlockedUnlocked
Unlocked
retainingretaining
retainingretaining
retaining
clipclip
clipclip
clip
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch
DDR DIMM notch
SocketsSockets
SocketsSockets
Sockets
ModeMode
ModeMode
Mode DIMM1DIMM1
DIMM1DIMM1
DIMM1 DIMM2DIMM2
DIMM2DIMM2
DIMM2 DIMM3DIMM3
DIMM3DIMM3
DIMM3 DIMM4DIMM4
DIMM4DIMM4
DIMM4
Single-channel (1) Installed — — —
(2) — Installed — —
(3) — — Installed —
(4) — — — Installed
Dual-channel* (1) Installed — Installed —
(2) — Installed — Installed
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4. Expansion slots
The motherboard has one PCI Express and three PCI slots.
To install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the
chassis.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQIRQ
IRQIRQ
IRQ Standard FunctionStandard Function
Standard FunctionStandard Function
Standard Function
0 System Timer
1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft
®
Natural PS/2 Keyboard
2 Programmable Interrupt Controller
3 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
3 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2660
3 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-265B
3 Intel
®
i915G Graphics Controller 0
5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 Realtek
®
TRL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
5 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2662
5 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-2658
5 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-265C
6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
7 ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI Bus
10 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
10 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2666
10 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-2659
11 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
11 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2664
11 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-265A
12 Microsoft
®
Port Mouse
13 Numeric Data Processor
14 Intel
®
82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-266F
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PCI slotsPCI slots
PCI slotsPCI slots
PCI slots
There are three 32-bit PCI slots on
this motherboard. The slots support
PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI
card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specifications.
PCI Express slotPCI Express slot
PCI Express slotPCI Express slot
PCI Express slot
This motherboard has one PCI Express
slot, which supports a 164-pin x16
interface graphics card.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
AB CDE F
PCI slot 1 — — — shared — —
PCI slot 2 shared — — — — —
PCI slot 3 — used — — — —
PCI slot 4 — — — shared — —
PCI slot 5 shared — — — — —
Onboard LAN — — — — — used
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Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)
Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)
Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)
This jumper allows you to clear the password if you forgot your
password.
5. Jumpers
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (Normal) to pins 1-2 (Clear
CMOS). Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then
move the cap back to pins 2-3.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from the
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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CLRTC
Normal Clear CMO
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CLPWD
Norma
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Clear Password (Defaul
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6. Connectors
6.16.1
6.16.1
6.1 Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
1.1.
1.1.
1. PS/2 mouse port.PS/2 mouse port.
PS/2 mouse port.PS/2 mouse port.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Parallel port.Parallel port.
Parallel port.Parallel port.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
3.3.
3.3.
3. IEEE 1394 port.IEEE 1394 port.
IEEE 1394 port.IEEE 1394 port.
IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
portable devices.
4.4.
4.4.
4. RJ-45 port.RJ-45 port.
RJ-45 port.RJ-45 port.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
5.5.
5.5.
5. Side Speaker Out port.Side Speaker Out port.
Side Speaker Out port.Side Speaker Out port.
Side Speaker Out port. This Side Speaker out (gray) port
connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
6.6.
6.6.
6. Rear Speaker Out port.Rear Speaker Out port.
Rear Speaker Out port.Rear Speaker Out port.
Rear Speaker Out port. This Rear Speaker (black) port connects
to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio
configuration.
7.7.
7.7.
7. Center/Subwoofer port.Center/Subwoofer port.
Center/Subwoofer port.Center/Subwoofer port.
Center/Subwoofer port. This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)
port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers.
8.8.
8.8.
8. Line In port.Line In port.
Line In port.Line In port.
Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or
other audio sources.
9.9.
9.9.
9. Line Out port.Line Out port.
Line Out port.Line Out port.
Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode, the function of
this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10.10.
10.10.
10. Microphone port.Microphone port.
Microphone port.Microphone port.
Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
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11.11.
11.11.
11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
12.12.
12.12.
12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13.13.
13.13.
13. Video Graphics Adapter port.Video Graphics Adapter port.
Video Graphics Adapter port.Video Graphics Adapter port.
Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA
monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
14.14.
14.14.
14. S/PDIF Out port.S/PDIF Out port.
S/PDIF Out port.S/PDIF Out port.
S/PDIF Out port. This port is the digital output interface for
external audio devices. It supports S/PDIF devices that provide 6- or
8-channel surround sound and 3D audio.
15.15.
15.15.
15. S/PDIF In port.S/PDIF In port.
S/PDIF In port.S/PDIF In port.
S/PDIF In port. This port is the digital input interface for external
audio devices. It supports S/PDIF devices that provide 6- or 8-channel
surround sound and 3D audio.
16.16.
16.16.
16. PS/2 keyboard port.PS/2 keyboard port.
PS/2 keyboard port.PS/2 keyboard port.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Headset/Headset/
Headset/Headset/
Headset/
2-channel2-channel
2-channel2-channel
2-channel 4-channel4-channel
4-channel4-channel
4-channel 6-channel6-channel
6-channel6-channel
6-channel 8-channel8-channel
8-channel8-channel
8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Yellow Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
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6.26.2
6.26.2
6.2 Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectors
This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the
motherboard.
1.1.
1.1.
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
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).
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NOTE: Orient the red markings o
n
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PTGD1-LA Floppy Disk Drive Connector
FLOPPY
PIN 1
2.2.
2.2.
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)
IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)
IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)
This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE hard disk
ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector,
then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA100/66 slave device
(hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA100/66 master
device.
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation
when you connect the cables.
• The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA100/66 cable is
intentional.
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PTGD1-LA IDE Connector
NOTE: Orient the red marking
s
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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4.4.
4.4.
4. SS
SS
Serial ATA connectorserial ATA connectors
erial ATA connectorserial ATA connectors
erial ATA connectors
(7-pin SATA1, S(7-pin SATA1, S
(7-pin SATA1, S(7-pin SATA1, S
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA
hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s
data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with
133 MB/s (Ultra ATA133).
3.3.
3.3.
3. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPATX power connectors (24-pin ATXP
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPATX power connectors (24-pin ATXP
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWRWR
WRWR
WR
, 4-pin ATX12V), 4-pin ATX12V)
, 4-pin ATX12V), 4-pin ATX12V)
, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from
the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
In addition to the 24-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.
Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V
lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum
recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system.
The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty
powering up if the power supply is inadequate.
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PTGD1-LA SATA Connectors
SATA4
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
SATA3
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5.5.
5.5.
5. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)
IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)
IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)
This connector is for a 10-to-6-pin 1394 serial connector cable that
connects to a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plug to this
connector, and the 6-pin cable plug to the 1394 module. You can also
connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
6.6.
6.6.
6. USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)
USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)
USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB connectors
are available for additional USB ports. The USB headers comply with
USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection
speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB
1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and
simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You can connect a
USB module to any of the USB connectors.
The USB module is purchased separately.
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA FRONT_1394 Connector
FRONT_1394
GND
+12V
TPB-
GND
TPA-
1
+12V TPB+ GND TPA+
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA USB 2.0 Connectors
FRONT_USB1
GND USB_P5+ USB_P5- USB+5V
NC
GND
USB_P6+
USB_P6-
USB+5V
FRONT_USB
2
GND USB_P5+ USB_P5- USB+5V
NC
GND
USB_P6+
USB_P6-
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8.8.
8.8.
8. Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)
Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)
Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow within the system can damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!
7.7.
7.7.
7. DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DIMMB1, DIMMB2)DIMMB1, DIMMB2)
DIMMB1, DIMMB2)DIMMB1, DIMMB2)
DIMMB1, DIMMB2)
These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory
using unbuffered ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs.
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
DIMM_A
1
DIMM_A
2
DIMM_B
1
DIMM_B
2
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA Fan Connectors
CPU_FA
N
SYS_FAN
GND
Rotation
+12V
PWN
GND
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9.9.
9.9.
9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)
Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)
Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
10.10.
10.10.
10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and control of audio devices.
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA Internal Audio Connectors
CD_IN (Black) F_LINE_IN (White
)
Right Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
Ground Ground
Right Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
Ground Ground
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA
Front Panel Audio Connector
FRONT_PANEL
PLED-
PWR
PLED+
Ground
GND Reset
HDLED+
HDLED-
HDDLEDReset
Power LEDPower Button
NC

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11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)
11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)
11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel headphone port.
PTGD1-LA
PTGD1-LA
Front HeadPhone & MIC-IN Header Connector
FRONT_AUDIO
AUD_RET_L
AUD_RET_R
AUD_VCC
AUD_GND
AUD_FPOUT_L AUD_MIC_JD AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_MIC2 AUD_MIC1
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