ECS H55H-M User manual

Preface
Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
Version 1.0A
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
TrademarkRecognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
FederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern-
ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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DeclarationofConformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
CanadianDepartmentofCommunications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
AbouttheManual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
UsingBIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes features of the
motherboard.
Go to Hpage 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Go to Hpage 7
Provides information on using the
BIOS Setup Utility.
Go to Hpage 25
Describes the motherboard soft-
ware.
Go to Hpage 45
Chatper 5
SettingUp eJIFFY
Describes the eJIFFY setting up
Go to Hpage 49
Chatper 6
TroubleShooting
Provides basic trouble shooting tips
Hpage 63
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Chapter 1 1
IntroducingtheMotherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
MotherboardComponents..........................................................5
Chapter 2 77
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Installing the Motherboard 7
SafetyPrecautions............................................................................7
Choosinga ComputerCase.............................................................7
Installingthe Motherboard in a Case............................................7
CheckingJumperSettings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
InstallingHardware........................................................................10
Installing the Processor.....................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................12
Expansion Slots.................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices............................................16
Installinga HardDiskDrive/CD-ROM/SATA HardDrive..18
ConnectingI/ODevices................................................................20
ConnectingCase Components.....................................................21
Front Panel Header...........................................................24
Chapter 3 25
UsingBIOS 25
Aboutthe SetupUtility................................................................25
The Standard Configuration..............................................25
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values....................................26
UsingBIOS......................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................28
Advanced Setup.................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................32
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................33
Power Management Setup.................................................34

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PCI/PnP Setup...................................................................35
PC Health Status................................................................36
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................40
Load Default Settings.........................................................41
Supervisor Password.........................................................41
User Password...................................................................42
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................42
Exit Without Saving............................................................42
Updating the BIOS..............................................................43
Chapter 4 4545
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45
UsingtheMotherboardSoftware 45
AbouttheSoftware DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.......................................45
Auto-installingunderWindows XP/Vista/7....................................45
Running Setup....................................................................46
ManualInstallation..............................................................................48
UtilitySoftwareReference...................................................................48
Chapter 5 4949
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49
SettingUpeJIFFY 49
Introduction..........................................................................................49
Installationand BIOSSetup...............................................................50
Entering eJIFFY.............................................................................................53
Features Icons..........................................................................................54
Usage FAQ.................................................................................................55
Chapter 6 6363
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63
TroubleShooting 63
Startupproblems duringassembly.......................................................63
Startup problemsafter prolonguse....................................................64
Maintenanceand care tips..................................................................64
BasicTroubleshooting Flowchart......................................................65

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IntroducingtheMotherboard
Chapter1
IntroducingtheMotherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the H55H-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1156
socket for latest Intel® CoreTM i7-800/CoreTM i5/CoreTM i3 and Pentium® processor
series for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one PS/2 mouse and keyboard combo connector, one DVI port, one VGA
port, COM, six USB ports, one LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in
and line-out.
This motherboard is based on Intel® H55 Express Chipset for best desktop platform
solution. H55 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading
peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 8 GB* of system memory with dual channel DDR3
1333/1066 MHz. One PCI slot is supported, fully compliant with PCI rev 2.3
specification at 33MHz. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express slot, intended
for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification
revision 2.0. It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides ten USB 2.0
ports (six USB ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB ports).
* Due to the DDR3 DRAM maximum size is 2GB at present, the memory
maximum size we have tested on H55H-M is 4GB.

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Feature
The motherboard uses an LGA1156 type of Intel®CoreTM i7-800/CoreTM i5/
CoreTM i3 and Pentium®processor series that carries the following features:
Processor
• Intel®CoreTM i7-800/CoreTM i5/CoreTM i3 and Pentium®processor series
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s
hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on
separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.
Memory
• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual-channel architec-
ture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB
This board supports CPU up to 95W TDP.
• One x16 PCI Express Gen2 ports each supporting up to 8 GB/s direc-
tion peak bandwidth
• Compliant with PCI Rev 2.3 interface at 33 MHz
• Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Ten USB 2.0 ports supported
• Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
• Enhanced DMA Controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions
• Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5
The Intel H55 Express Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and per-
formance.
Chipset
Onboard LAN (optional)
• PCI Express base 1.1 compliant
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3u specification for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support
• IEEE 802.3abAuto-Negotiation support
• PCI Express base 1.1 compliant
• CompliantwithIEEE802.3u/IEEE802.3abspecificationfor1000Mbps
Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3x compliant flow control support
• IEEE 802.3abAuto-Negotiation support

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Audio
This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets:
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express slot for Graphic Interface
• Two PCI Express x1 slots
• One 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot
• Six 7-pin SATA connectors
Expansion Options
• One combo port for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One DVI port
• One VGA port
• Six USB ports
• One LAN port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Integrated I/O
• 5.1 Channel High DefinitionAudio Codec
• Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program (WLP) Requirements
• ADCs support 44.1K/48K/88.2K/96K/192KHz sample rate
• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V
1.Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2.Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be oper-
ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPUparameters
• CPUandmemorytiming
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:

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• Intel H55 Express Chipset
• LGA1156 socket for latest Intel®CoreTM i7-800/CoreTM i5/
CoreTM i3 and Pentium® processor series
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
• DMI2.5GT/S
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB
• SupportsDDR3 1333/1066 DDR3 SDRAM
• 1 x PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• 1 x PCI slot
• Supported by Intel H55 Express Chipset
• 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controllers
• VIA VT1705 6-Ch HD Audio
• Atheros AR8131/M GbE LAN Controller (colay AR8132/M
10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller)
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse combo connector
• 1 x serial port
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x DVI port
• 6 x USB ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio port (Line in, microphone in and line out)
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector &ATX4P connector
• 6 x Serial ATA connectors
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB ports
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
• 1 x ME UNLOCK header
• 1 x Front panel header
• 1xSPI_DEBUG header
• 1 x Chassis detect header
• 1 x SPDIF out header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connectors
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
RearPanelI/O
InternalI/O
Connectors &
Headers
• AMIBIOS with 64Mb SPIROM
• Supports Plug and Play, STR/STD, Hardware moniter, DMI
• Supports ACPI revision 3.0B specification
• CPUvoltage adjustable
• Memory voltage adjustable
SystemBIOS
Form Factor • MicroATX Size, 244mm x 200mm
CPU
Specifications

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MotherboardComponents

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Table of Motherboard Components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
LABEL COMPONENTS
LGA1156 socket for Intel®Core
T
Mi7-800/Core
T
Mi5/
Core
T
Mi3 and Pentium®
p
rocessor series
2. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
3. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
4. SPI_DEBUG SPI debug header
5. SATA1~6 Serial ATA connectors
6. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
7. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
8. CASE Chassis detect header
9. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB headers
10.ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header
11. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
12. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
13. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot
14. PCIE1~2 PCI Express x1 slots
15. PCIE16X PCI Express x16 graphics card slot
16. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
17. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
18. ATX12V4P 4-pin +12V power connector
1. CPU Socket

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Chapter2
InstallingtheMotherboard
SafetyPrecautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam-
age from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
ChoosingaComputerCase
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case. Some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica-
tors and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all
drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 200 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
InstallingtheMotherboard ina Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.

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CheckingJumperSettings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
SettingJumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper.
When the jumper cap is placed on both
pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you re-
move the jumper cap, or place the jumper
cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper.
Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
JumperSettings
To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings”
and then “Save and Exit Setup”.
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
CLR_CMOS
1

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InstallingHardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure
that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-
mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling
fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage
to the motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near
the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is
carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you
can clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change the settings in the system
Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or
other components to run faster than their rated speed.
This motherboard has an LGA1156 socket. When choosing a processor, consider the
performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor
design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity
of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
2. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from
the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or
other hardware components.
Warning:
1. Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the
system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can per-
manently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in com-
ponents that are run beyond the rated limits.

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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
1. To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest
that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and
heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/
heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
2. DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a
CPU.
3. Return Material Authorization (RMA) requests will be accepted
only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1156 socket.
A. Opening of the Load Plate
· Put your thumb on the tail of the load
plate and press the tail down.
· Rotate the load plate to fully open
position.
B. Disengaging of the Load Lever
· Hold the hook of lever and pull it to the
left side to clear retention tab.
· Rotate the load lever to fully open
position.
C. Removing the Cap
· Be careful not to touch the contact at
any time.
D. Inserting the Package
· Grasp the package. Ensure to grasp
on the edge of the substrate.
· Make sure pin 1 indicator is on your
bottom-left side.
· Aim at the socket and place the
package carefully into the socket by
purely vertical motion.
E. Closing the Load Plate
· Rotate the load plate onto the package
IHS (Intergraded Heat Spreader).
· Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.
· Secure the load lever with the hook
under retention tab.
F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base
onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.
G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the
CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more
detail installation procedure.

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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR3 1333/1066. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.
You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. The total memory
capacity is up to 8 GB.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging
until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the
modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal
parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM .
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Installany remaining DIMM modules.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 1333 667 MHz

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Table A: DDR3 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)
The following DDR3 1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for
use with this motherboard.
Type Size Vendor Module Name
512 MB ELPIDA PC3-8500U-7-00-AP
Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G8 AA
Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G
Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1
Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1
Ramaxel RMR1810NA48E7F-1066-LF
Samsung GOLDBARM378B2873DZ1-CF8 0818
Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G8 AA
Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 AA
Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1
Samsung M378B5673DZ1-CF8 0842
A-DATA AD3U1333B1G9-B
Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G
Micron MT8JTF12864AY-1G4D1
Micron MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1
Samsung M378B2873DZ1-CH9
Samsung M378B2873EH1-CH9
Silicon Pow er SP001GBLTU133S01
PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1
A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-B
Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1
elixir M2F2G64CB8HA4N-CG 0903.TW
Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-H9N0 AA
Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G
Micron MT16JTF25664AY-1G4D1
PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1
Ramaxel RMR186EA48D8F-1333
Samsung M378B5673EH1-CH9
Silicon Pow er SP002GBLTU133S01
1 GB
2 GB
DDR3 1066
1 GB
DDR3 1333
2 GB

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Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the
motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can in-
crease the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are
not part of the basic system.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the
card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to
manually configure the card before installation.
This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for
expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the
older ISA bus standard. The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2.3
compliant.
PCI Slot
PCIE16X Slot
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 1.0a.
The PCI Express slot is used to install an external PCI Express
graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen 2.
PCIE1~2 Slots
Expansion Slots

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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.
1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network
adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using
the add-on card.

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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
SATA1~6: SerialATAconnectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-
nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-
patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
F_AUDIO:Front Panel Audio header for Azalia
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-
out ports for easier access.
1PORT 1L 2AUD_GND
3PORT 1R 4PRESENCE#
5PORT 2R 6PORT1_JD
7AUD_GND 8KEY
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
9PORT 2L 10 PORT2_JD
1Ground 2 TX+
3TX- 4 Ground
5RX- 6 RX+
7Ground - -
Pin Signal NamePin Signal Name