Biostar M7NCD Ultra User manual

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FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
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LAYOUT OF M7NCD...............................................................................1
COMPONENT INDEX.............................................................................2
ENGLISH...................................................................................................3
M7NCD Features........................................................................................................ 3
Package contents......................................................................................................4
How to setup Jumper ................................................................................................ 5
CPU Installation ......................................................................................................... 5
DDR DIMM Modules: DIMMB1, DIMMB2 .................................................................. 6
Jumpers, Headers, Connectors & Slots................................................................... 7
DEUTSCH................................................................................................14
Spezifikationen von M7NCD ................................................................................... 14
Verpackungsinhalt................................................................................................... 15
Einstellung der Jumper........................................................................................... 16
Installation der CPU................................................................................................. 16
DDR-DIMM-Modules: DIMMB1, DIMMB2................................................................ 17
Jumpers, Headers, Anschlüsse & Slots ................................................................18
WATCHDOG TECHNOLOGY..............................................................26
STUDIOFUN!TM......................................................................................27
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 27
Hardware Requirements.......................................................................................... 27
Installation Procedure............................................................................................. 27
Booting to StudioFun!............................................................................................. 29
Media control ........................................................................................................... 30
Control Panel ........................................................................................................... 31
Software Details....................................................................................................... 32
Select Region........................................................................................................... 35
Screensaver ............................................................................................................. 36
Display Settings....................................................................................................... 37
File Manager............................................................................................................. 37
WARPSPEEDER.....................................................................................39
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 39
System Requirement............................................................................................... 39
Installation................................................................................................................ 40
Usage........................................................................................................................ 41
TROUBLE SHOOTING.........................................................................49
PROBLEMLÖSUNG..............................................................................50

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Layout of M7NCD
※NOTE: ●represents the first pin.

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Component Index
* optional
A. Power Source Selection for Keyboard M. CNR Codec/ Onboard Selection
and Mouse (JKBV1) (J_CODECSEL)
B. Power Source Selection for USB N. Game Port Header (JGAME1) *
(JUSBV1) O. Front 1394 Header (J1394A) *
C. Back Panel Connector P. Floppy Disk Connector (FDD1)
D. ATX Power Connector (JATXPWER1) Q. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1)
E. Safe/ User Mode Selection (JCLK) R. Digital Audio Connector (J_SPDIF1) *
F. Power Source Selection for USB S. Wake On LAN Header (JWOL1)
(JUSBV2) T. System FAN Header (JSFAN1)
G. Front Audio Header (JF_AUDIO1) U. Front USB Header (JUSB3)
H. CD-ROM Audio-In Header (JCDIN1) V. Power Source Selection for USB
I. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot (JUSBV3)
(JAGP1) W. IDE Connectors (IDE1-2)
J. PCI BUS Slots (PCI 1-5) X. DIMM Modules (DIMMB1-2)
K. Case Open Connector (JC1) Y. CPU Fan Connector (JCFAN1)
L. Communication Network Riser Slot Z. Clear CMOS (JCMOS)
(CNR1)

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English
M7NCD Features
A. Hardware
CPU
Provides Socket-462.
Supports the AMD® processor up to XP 3200+.
Front Side Bus at 266/333/400 MHz.
Chipset
North Bridge: nVIDIA nFORCE2 400.
South Bridge: nVIDIA nFORCE2 MCP/ MCP-T.
Main Memory
Supports up to 2 DDR devices.
Supports 266/333/400MHz (without ECC) DDR devices.
Maximum memory size of 2GB.
Super I/O
Chip: Winbond W83627HF.
1394A Chip (optional)
Chip: RTL8801B.
Supports 2 ports with transfer up to 400 mbps.
LAN (optional)
Chip: RTL8201BL.
Dual Speed - 10/100 Mbps.
Half and Full Duplex.
Auto Negotiation: 10/ 100, Full/ Half Duplex
Slots
Five 32-bit PCI bus master slots.
One CNR slot.
One AGP: AGP3.0 8X interface at 533Mb/s.
Supports AGP 2X, 4X, 8X.
On Board IDE
Supports four IDE disk drives.
Supports PIO Mode 4, Master Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master
Mode.
On Board AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip: ALC650.
Compliant with AC’97 specification.

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AC’97 2.2 interface.
Supports 6 channels.
On Board Peripherals
a. Rear side
2 serial ports.
1 parallel port. (SPP/EPP/ECP mode)
Audio ports in vertical position.
1 LAN port. (optional)
PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard.
4 USB2.0 ports.
1 IEEE 1394A (FireWire) Connector. (optional)
b. Front Side
1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.
2 USB2.0 ports.
1 front audio header.
1 IEEE 1394A (FireWire) Connector. (optional)
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor: 19.9cm X 30.4cm (W X L)
B. BIOS & Software
BIOS
Award legal Bios.
APM1.2.
ACPI.
USB Function.
Software
Supports CPU SaviorTM, 9th TouchTM, FLASHER™, WinFlasherTM , StudioFun!TM
(optional) and WatchdogTM.
Offers the highest performance forWindows 98 SE, Windows 2000,Windows Me,
Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc.
Package contents
HDD Cable X1
FDD Cable X1
User’s Manual X1
USB Cable X1 (optional)
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X1 (optional)
Fully Setup Driver CD X1
StudioFun! Application CD X1 (optional)

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How to setup Jumper
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.When the Jumper cap is placed on pins, the
jumper is “close”. If no jumper cap is placed on the pins, the jumper is ”open”. The
illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin 1and 2 are “close” when jumper cap is placed
on these 2 pins.
Jumper close Jumper open Pin1-2 close
CPU Installation
Step1: Pull the lever sideways away from the socket and then raise the lever up to a
90-degree angle.
Step2: Look for the white dot/cut edge. The white dot/cut edge should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
Step3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever.
Step4: Put the CPU fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU fan power cable to
the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4

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CPU Fan Header: JCFAN1
Pin No. Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
3
JCFAN1 3 FAN rpm Rate Sense
System Fan Header: JSFAN1
Pin No. Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
JSFAN1 3 FAN rpm Rate Sense
DDR DIMM Modules: DIMMB1, DIMMB2
DRAM Access Time: 2.5V Unbuffered DDR 266/333/400 MHz Type required.
DRAM Type: 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB DIMM Module (184 pin)
Total Memory Size with Unbuffered DIMMs
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory Size (MB)
DIMMB1 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB
*1
DIMMB2 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB
*1
Max is
2GB
***Only for reference***
Installing DDR Module
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining
clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such
that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
2. Insert the DIMM firmly and vertically into the
slot until the retaining chip snap back in
place and the Dimm is properly seated.

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Jumpers, Headers, Connectors & Slots
Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/ IDE2
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/ 100/ 133 functionality. It has two
HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be connected to
IDE1.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI 1-5
This motherboard is equipped with 5 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral
Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI
slot is designated as 32 bits.
Accelerated Graphics Port Slot: JAGP1
Your monitor will attach directly to that video card. This motherboard supports
video cards for PCI slots, but it is also equipped with an Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP). An AGP card will take advantage of AGP technology for improved video
efficiency and performance, especially with 3D graphics.
Communication Network Riser Slot: CNR1
The CNR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture, and it defines a
hardware scalable riser card interface, which supports audio, network and modem
only.
Power Connectors: JATXPWER1
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Ground 13 Ground
4 +5V 14 PS_ON
5 Ground 15 Ground
6 +5V 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 Ground
8 PW_OK 18 -5V
9 Standby Voltage
+5V 19 +5V
20
11
10
1
JATXPWER1
10 +12V 20 +5V

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Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1
Front USB Header: JUSB3
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +5V(fused) 2 +5V(fused)
3 USBP4- 4 USBP5-
5 USBP4+ 6 USBP5+
7 Ground 8 Ground
2
1
10
9
JUSB3 9 KEY 10 NA
Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1
Pin Assignment
1 +5V_SB
2 Ground
13
JWOL1
3 Wake up
SPK
PWR_LED
HLED
SLP
RST
224
IR
123
IRON/OFF
(+) (-)
(+) (-)(+)
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleep Control
3 NA 4 Ground Sleep
Button
5 NA 6 NA NA
7 Speaker
Speaker
Connector
8 Power LED (+)
9 HDD LED (+) 10 Power LED (+)
11 HDD LED (-) Hard Drive
LED 12 Power LED (-)
POWER
LED
13 Ground 14 Power Button
15 Reset Control Reset
Button 16 Ground Power-on Button
17 NA 18 KEY
19 NA 20 KEY
21 +5V 22 Ground
23 IRTX
IrDA
Connector
24 IRRX
IrDA
Connector
JPANEL1

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Power Source Selection for Keyboard and Mouse: JKBV1
JKBV1 Assignment Description
31
Pin 1-2 close +5V +5V for keyboard and mouse
31
Pin 2-3 close +5V Standby
Voltage PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard are
powered with +5V standby voltage
Note: In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboard and
mouse”, “JKBV1” jumper cap should be placed on pin 2-3.
Power Source Selection for USB: JUSBV1/ JUSBV2/ JUSBV3
JUSBV1/JUSBV2/
JUSBV3 Assignment Description
1 3
Pin 1-2 close
+5V JUSBV1: 5V for USB connector located
at the J1394_USB1 port
JUSBV2: 5V for USB connector located
at the JUSBLAN1 port
JUSBV3: 5V for USB connector located
at the JUSB3 port
1 3
Pin 2-3 close
+5V Standby
Voltage JUSBV1: J1394_USB1 port powered
with standby voltage of 5V
JUSBV2: JUSBLAN1 port powered with
standby voltage of 5V
JUSBV3: JUSB3 port powered with
standby voltage of 5V
Note: In order to support this function “Power-on the system via USB device”,
“JUSBV1/JUSBV2/ JUSBV3” jumper cap should be placed on pin 2-3
respectively.

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Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 Close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 Close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
Case Open Connector: JC1
Pin Assignment
1 Case Open Signal
1
JC1 2 Ground
CD-ROM Audio-In Header: JCDIN1
Pin Assignment
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4
1
JCDIN1 4 Right Channel Input
JCMOS Assignment
1 3
Pin 1-2 Close Normal Operation (default)
1 3
Pin 2-3 Close Clear CMOS Data
The following procedures are for resetting the
BIOS password. It is important to follow these
instructions closely.

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Front Panel Audio Header: JF_AUDIO1
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13 14
JF_AUDIO1
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic In/ Center 2 Ground
3 Mic Power/ Bass 4 Audio Power
5 Right Line Out/ Speaker
Out Right 6 Right Line Out/ Speaker Out Right
7 Reserved 8 Key
9 Left Line Out/ Speaker
Out Left 10 Left Line Out/ Speaker Out Left
11 Right Line In/ Right Rear
Speaker 12 Right Line In/ Right Rear Speaker
13 Left Line In/ Left Rear
Speaker 14 Left Line In/ Left Rear Speaker
Safe/ User Mode Selection: JCLK
Note: When overclock function failed and system is unable to boot-up, please
follow the instruction below:
1. Turn off the system.
2. Closed the JCLK jumper.
3. Turn on the system.
4. Enter CMOS setup menu and load defaults settings.
5. Turn off the system.
6. Open the JCLK jumper.
7. Turn on the system.
JCLK Assignment
1
Pin 1-2 Close
Safe mode
1
Pin 1-2 Open
User Mode (default)
(133/ 166/ 200 MHz)

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Digital Audio Connector: J_SPDIF1 (optional)
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
31
3 Ground
Game Header: JGAME1 (optional)
1
216
15
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 Joystick B Button 1 4 Joystick A Button 1
5 Joystick B Coordinate X 6 Joystick A Coordinate X
7 MIDI Output 8 Ground
9 Joystick B Coordinate Y 10 Ground
11 Joystick B Button 2 12 Joystick A Coordinate Y
13 MIDI Input 14 Joystick A Button 2
15 NA 16 +5V
Front 1394 Header: J1394A (optional)
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 A1+ 2 A1-
3 Ground 4 Ground
5 B1+ 6 B1-
7 +12V 8 +12V
2
1
9
10
J1394A
9 KEY 10 NA
CNR Codec/ Onboard Selection: J_CODECSEL
J_CODECSEL Assignment
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close
Onboard Codec is used (default)

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1
3
Pin 2-3 Close
CNR Codec is used
Back Panel Connectors
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse Parallel Port
JPRNT1
JCOM1
JKBMS1
COM1
JCOM2
COM2 USB
JUSBLAN1
MIC In
Speaker Out
Line In
JAUDIO
LAN
(optional)
1394
(optional)
USB
J1394_USB1

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Deutsch
Spezifikationen von M7NCD
A. Hardware
CPU
Unterstützung für Sockel 462.
Unterstützung für den AMD® Prozessor bis zu XP 3200+.
FSB von 266/333/400 MHz.
Chipsatz
Northbridge: nVIDIA nFORCE2 400.
Southbridge: nVIDIA nFORCE2 MCP/ MCP-T.
Hauptspeicher
Unterstützung für 2 DDR Geräte.
Unterstützung für 266/333/400 MHz (ohne ECC) DDR Geräte.
High-Performance 128-Bit DDR400 mit der Twin-Bank Architektur.
Die maximale Speichergröße ist 2GB.
Super I/O
Chip: Winbond W83627HF.
1394A Chip (optional)
Chip: RTL8801B.
Unterstützung für 2 1394-Ports mit der Datenübertragungsrate bis auf maximal
400Mbps.
LAN (optional)
Chip: RTL8201BL.
Dopplete Geschwindigkeit von 10/100 Mbps.
Voll und Halb-Duplex.
Auto-Negotiation: 10/ 100, Voll/Halb-Duplex
Slots
Fünf 32-Bit PCI-Bus-Slots.
Ein CNR-Slot.
Ein AGP-Slot: AGP3.0 8X Interface bei 533Mb/s.
Unterstützung für 2X/4X/8X AGP.
Onboard-IDE
Unterstützung für vier IDE Diskettenlaufwerke.
Unterstützung für PIO Modus 4, Master Modus und Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus
Master Modus.

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Onboard AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip: ALC650.
Entspricht der Spezifikation von AC’97.
Unterstützung für AC97 2.2 Interface.
Unterstützung für 6-Kanal Audio.
Onboard-Peripheriegeräte
a. Rückwand
2 serielle Schnittstellen.
1 parallele Schnittstelle. (SPP/EPP/ECP-Modus)
Audio-Ports auf vertikale Position.
1 LAN-Port. (optional)
Uerstützung für PS/2-Maus und PS/2-Tastatur.
4 USB2.0-Ports.
1 IEEE 1394A (FireWire) Anschluss. (optional)
b. Vorderseite
1 Floppy-Port mit Unterstützung für 2 Diskettenlaufwerke.(360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,
1.44MB und 2.88MB).
2 USB2.0-Ports..
1 front audio header.
1 IEEE 1394A (FireWire) Anschluss. (optional)
Abmessungen
ATX Form-Factor: 19.9cm X 30.4cm (W X L)
B. BIOS & Software
BIOS
Award legal BIOS.
Unterstützung für APM1.2.
Unterstützung für ACPI.
Unterstützung für die USB Funktion.
Software
Unterstützung für CPU SaviorTM, 9th TouchTM, FLASHER™, WinFlasherTM ,
StudioFun!TM (optional) und WatchdogTM.
Unterstützung für die am meisten verbreiteten Betriebsysteme wie Windows 98SE,
Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP and SCO UNIX usw. .
Verpackungsinhalt
HDD Kable X1
FDD Kable X1
Benutzer Handbuch X1
USB Kable X1 (optional)
I/O-Rückwand für ATX Gehäuse X1 (optional)

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Treiber CD für Installation X 1
StudioFun! Anwendung CD X 1 (optional)
Einstellung der Jumper
Die Abbildung verdeutlicht, wie Jumper eingestellt werden. Pins werden durch die
Jumper-Kappe verdeckt, ist der Jumper ”geschlossen”. Keine Pins werden durch die
Jumper-Kappe verdeckt, ist der Jumper “geöffnet”. Die Abbiildung zeigt einen 3-Pin
Jumper dessen Pin1 und Pin2 ”geschlossen“ sind, bzw. es befindet sich eine
Jumper-Kappe auf diesen beiden Pins.
Jumper geschlossen Jumper geöffnet Pin1-2 geschlossen
Installation der CPU
Schritt 1: Ziehen Sie den Hebel seitlich vom Sockel weg. Heben Sie den Hebel dann
in 90-Grad-Winkel nach oben.
Schritt 2: Suchen Sie nach der scharfen Kante, die auf Drehpunkt des Hebels
weisen muss. Die CPU passt nur, wenn sie richtig ausgerichtet ist.
Schritt 3: Drücken Sie die CPU fest in den Sockel und schließen Sie den Hebel.
Schritt 4: Stecken Sie Ihren CPU-Lüfter auf die CPU. Schließen Sie die
Stromversorgungsstecker für CPU-Lüfter an JCFAN1 an. Dann beenden
Sie die Installation.
Schritt1 Schritt2 Schritt3 Schritt4

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CPU-Lüfter Header: JCFAN1
Pin Beschreibung
1 Masse
2 +12V
1
3
JCFAN1 3 Lüfter RPM Geschwindigkeit Sensor
System-Lüfter Header: JSFAN1
Pin Beschreibung
1 Masse
2 +12V
1
JSFAN1 3 Lüfter RPM Geschwindigkeit Sensor e
DDR-DIMM-Modules: DIMMB1, DIMMB2
DRAM-Zugriffszeit: 2.5V Unbuffered DDR 266/333/400 MHz Typ erfordlich.
DRAM-Typ: 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB DIMM-Module (184-Pin)
Gesamte Speichergröße von Unbuffered-DIMMs
DIMM-Sockel
Standort DDR-Module Speichergröße
(MB))
DIMMB1 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB
*1
DIMMB2 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB
*1
Maximal ist
2GB
*** Nur als Referenz ***
Installation von DDR-Modul
1. Öffnen Sie einen DIMM-Slots, indem Sie die
seitlich Chips nach außen drücken. Richten Sie
das DIMM-Modul so über dem Slot aus, dass das
Modul mit der Kerbe in den Slot passt.
2. Drücken Sie das DIMM-Modul in den Slot, bis die
seitlichen Clips zuschnappen und das Modul fest
sitzt.

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Jumpers, Headers, Anschlüsse & Slots
Diskettenanschluss: FDD1
Das Motherboard enthält einen standardmäßigen Diskettenanschluss, der 360K-,
720K-, 1.2M-, 1.44M- und 2.88M-Disketten unterstützt. Dieser Anschluss
unterstützt die mitgelieferte Bandkabel des Diskettenlaufwerks..
Festplattenanschlüsse: IDE1 und IDE2
Das Mainboard hat einen 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE-Controller, der die Modi
PIO0~4, Bus Master sowie die Ultra DMA/33/66/100/133- Funktion zur Verfügung
stellt. Dieser ist mit zweii HDD-Anschlüssen versehen IDE1 (primär) und IDE2
(sekundär).
Die IDE-Anschlüsse können eine Master- und eine Slave-Festplatte verbinden, so
dass bis zu 4 Festplatten angeschlossen werden können. Die erste Festplatte
sollte immer an IDE1 angeschlossen werden.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1-5
Dieses Motherboard ist mit 5 standardmäßigen PCI-Slots ausgestattet. PCI steht
für Peripheral Component Interconnect und bezieht sich auf einem Busstandard für
Erweiterungskarten, der den älteren ISA-Busstandard in den meisten
Schnittstellen ersetzt hat. Dieser PCI-Slot ist für 32 bits vorgesehen.
Accelerated Graphics Port Slot: JAGP1
Ihr Monitor wird direkt an die Grafikkarte angeschlossen. Dieses Motherboard
unterstützt Grafikkarten für PCI-Slots, aber es ist auch mit einem Accelerated
Graphics Port ausgestattet. AGP-Karten verwenden die AGP-Technologie, um die
Wirksamkeit und Leistung von Videosignalen zu verbessern, besonders wenn es
sich um 3D-Grafiken handelt.
Communication Network Riser Slot: CNR1
Die CNR-Angaben entsprechen einer offenen Industry Standard Architecture, und
sie definieren eine Hardware-skalierbare Riser-Card-Schnittstelle, welche nur
Audio, Netzwerk und Modem unterstützt.
Digital Audio Anschluss: J_SPDIF1 (optional)
Pin Belegung
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_Ausgabe
31
3 Masse