Zotac Supreme Z68ITX series User manual

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television 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 INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
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reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for
errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein.
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owners.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled
where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
Electronic Emission Notices
WARNING!

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Table of Contents
Motherboard Specications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installing the CPU--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installing the CPU Fan--------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Installing Memory Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Installing the Motherboard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Installing the I/O Shield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis -----------------------------------------------------12
Installing an mSATA SSD module (optional) ----------------------------------------------------13
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches -------------------------------------------------------------15
24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1----------------------------------------------------------------16
8-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW2 -----------------------------------------------------------16
SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF---------------------------------------------------------------------------17
COM Header-CN4 (Optional) -----------------------------------------------------------------------17
Front Panel Header-FP1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------17
USB Headers-FP_U1/2/FP_USB3_1 -------------------------------------------------------------18
Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1 ---------------------------------------------------------------18
Speaker Header-SPK1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4) ------------------------------------------------------19
Fan Connectors-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Expansion Slots ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Jumper Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Conguring the BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Enter BIOS Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Advanced Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
X-Setting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
H/W Monitor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Storage Conguration---------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Trusted Computing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
CPU Conguration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
USB Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Super IO Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
ACPI Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Chipset Menu-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
Display Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------25

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OnBoard Device Cong ------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
Boot Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Boot Settings Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Security Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Administrator Password ------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
User Password------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Exit Menu------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Save Changes and Exit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Discard Changes and Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Save Changes and Reset----------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Discard Changes and Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Save Changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Discard Changes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Restore Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Save as User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Restore User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device --------------------------------------------------------29
Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Installing Drivers and Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------30
Drivers Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------40
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
Sound Effect ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
Mixer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Audio I/O --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Microphone-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48
3D Audio Demo -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
Information -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49
SATA RAID User Manual --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
Setting up the BIOS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50
Entering the RAID BIOS utility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------51
Creating a RAID set-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51
Deleting a RAID set -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
Intel®Rapid Storage Technology -------------------------------------------------------------------------53
Instruction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------53
Setting Intel®Rapid Storage -----------------------------------------------------------------------------53

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Motherboard Specications
qChipset
v Intel®Z68 Chipset
v Support Processor, Memory and Graphics Processor over clocking performence
v Support RST SSD Caching (with Intel Rapid Sotrage Technology v10.5)
qSize
v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch
qMicroprocessor Support
v Supports LGA 1155 Socket for 2nd Generation Intel®Core i3/i5/i7 and Pentium processors
qOperating Systems
v Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit
qSystem Memory
v Supports 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DDR3 DRAM devices
v Supports Dual Channel DDR3-1066/1333/2133 MHz
v Maximum memory size: 16 GB
q USB 2.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Eight USB 2.0 ports (four ports on the back panel, four via the USB brackets connected
to the internal USB headers)
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
q USB 3.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Four USB 3.0 ports (two on the back panel, two via the USB bracket connected to the
internal USB header)
v Fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 specications
q Onboard Serial ATA Ports
v Independent DMA operation on four ports
v Supports two SATAIII ports (6.0 Gb/s) and two SATAII ports (3.0 Gb/s) and one mSATA port
via mini PCIe slot
v Support RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5
qOnboard LAN
v Support Full Duplex ow control (IEEE802.3x)
v 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant

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Motherboard Specications
v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support
qWiFi Support
v Compliant with IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 Standard
v High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security
v Max transfer rate up to 150 Mbps (optional for different models)
qAudio
v 8 channel High Denition Audio (including one optical SPDIF output port)
v All DACs support 192k/96k/48k/44.1kHz sample rate
v One SPDIF-out header on board
qGreen Function
v Support SMM, APM, ACPI
v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR)
v AC power failure recovery
qOnboard Graphics Features
v Integrated Intel®HD Graphics 2000 or 3000 (depend on CPU)
v DX10.1 and OpenGL 3.0 are supported
v 3D Graphics Rendering Enhancements
v Two HDMI ports and one Mini Display port output support
v Support resolution up to 1920x1200 @ 60Hz for HDMI and 2560x1600 @ 60Hz for
Mini Display port
q PCI Express Interface
v Supports PCI Express 2.0
v Wake up function is supported
v Clock spread spectrum capability
q Expansion Slots
v One PCI Express x16 slot
v One Mini PCI Express slot (vertical)
q TPM (optional)
v Support Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security function

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USB1
HDMI
MINI_DP
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SD1
PW1
FP1
SPK1
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SPDIF
DUAL GLAN
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SATA1SATA4 SATA3
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JP1
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Motherboard Layout
Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Figure 1. Board Layout
1. Switch Jumper for WiFi/mSATA-JP4
2. Reset Switch-SW2
3. Power Button-SW3
4. 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1
5. CPU Fan Connector-CPUFAN1
6. Front Panel Header-FP1
7. Speaker Header-SPK1
8. PCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE1
9. CPU Socket
10. Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
11. SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF
12. 8-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW2
13. Backpanel Connectors
14. USB 3.0 Header-FP_USB3_1
15. USB 2.0 Headers (FP_U1~FP_U2)
16. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4)
17.
Chipset
18. SYS Fan Connector-SYSFAN1
19. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1
20. Mini PCI Express Slot-Mini_PCIE/mSATA
21. COM Header-CN4 (Optional)
22. DDRIII DIMM Sockets-DDRIII1~2
Figure 1

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Rear panel
1. USB 2.0 Ports
2. Clear CMOS Button
3. USB 3.0 Ports
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Figure 2. Backpanel connectors
5. HDMI Ports
6. Mini Display Port
7. Optical SPDIF Output
4. LAN port LED indicators
Speed LED Activity LED
8. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Side Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Black -- -- Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Orange -- Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
9. PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
(Refer to page 24 to set PS2 Keyboard/Mouse Swap)
Activity LED
Status Descritption
Off No link
Orange Linked
Blinking Data activity
Speed LED
Status Description
Off Speed: 10 Mbps
Green Speed: 100 Mbps
Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps

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10. WiFi antenna connectors (Optional)
This motherboard can support two WiFi antenna modules. Refer to the following to install
the WiFi antenna modules.
Step 1. Remove the red caps from the WiFi antenna connectors.
Step 2. Install the WiFi antennas to the WiFi antenna connectors, and make sure the screws
are rotated in clockwise direction.
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Note: 1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi antenna modules may
not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
2. Users can install one or two WiFi antennas to the motherboard.
3. Users can bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction
according to the picture below.
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this
section are:
q Preparing the motherboard
v Installing the CPU
v Installing the CPU fan
v Installing Memory DIMMs
q Installing the motherboard
v Installing the I/O Shield
v Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
v Installing an mSATA SSD module (optional)
qConnecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before
removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
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Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU and memory DIMM. You need to
purchase them to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back.
Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.
The following illustration shows CPU installation components
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down
and away from the socket.
2. Lift the socket lever and the load plate to
fully open position.
3. Use your thumb and forenger to lift the cap
up vertically.
● Be careful not to touch the socket contacts.
4. Hold the processor with your thumb and
forenger. Insert the processor into the socket
vertically.
● Align the CPU pin 1 mark with the pin 1
corner of the CPU socket.
5. Make sure the CPU is fully seated, and then
replace the load plate.
● Be sure that the front end of the load
plate is under the shoulder screw.
6. Secure the load lever to its locked location.

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Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction
that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type
and your fan assembly.
Installing Memory Modules
Your new motherboard has two 1.5V 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 1
GB/2 GB/4 GB/8 GB DDR3 devices. There must be at least one memory bank populated to
ensure normal operation. Refer to the following recommendations to install memory modules.
Note that a memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Refer to the following
procedure to install memory modules into the slots on the motherboard.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM
slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the
connector.
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Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are
using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Deter-
mine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the mother-
board and then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard rst.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers
to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assem
-bly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmis-
sions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airow
within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the
I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not t into the chassis,
you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard
to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not
align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud
to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the
motherboard with spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly
instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with screws.

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Installing an mSATA SSD module (optional)
The motherboard supports one mSATA port via mini PCIe slot. Users please install the mSATA
SSD module according to the following instructions.
1. Remove both of the WiFi wires from the WiFi card.
Note: To prevent short circuit, please keep the metal heads of the WiFi wires away from
the components of motherboard.
2. Remove the screws from the WiFi card, and remove the WiFi card from the bracket.
3. Remove the screws securing the bracket into place.

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4. Install the full-sized bracket which shipped in the package to the mini PCIe slot with screws
vertically.
5. Insert the mSATA SSD into the mini PCIe slot vertically, and secure the screws.
Note: 1. The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain an mSATA SSD.
2. Before using mSATA, please set JP4 to pin2-3. (Refer to page 20)

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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the mother-
board. This will include:
q Power Connectors
v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1
v 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW2
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF
v COM Header-CN4 (Optional)
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v USB Headers (FP_U1/2/FP_USB3-1)
v Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
v Speaker Header-SPK1
q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4)
q Fan Connectors
q Expansion Slots
q Jumper Settings
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.

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24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1
PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into
the connector and make sure it is secure.
PW1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V
9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW2
PW2, the 8-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins
to the connector and press rmly until seated.
PW2-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 5 +12V
2 GND 6 +12V
3 GND 7 +12V
4 GND 8 +12V
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SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF
This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia
device through coaxial connector.
SPDIF - Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SPDIF-out
3 VCC
q PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED
indicates the system’s status.
q PWR SW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button
on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the power supply button.
q HDD LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED
indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
q RST SW
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins. The system
restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the
connectors to the corresponding pins.
Front Panel Header-FP1
The front panel header on this motherboard is
one connector used to connect the following four
cables :
SPDIF 1
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COM Header-CN4 (Optional)
CN4 - Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD 2 RXD
3 TXD 4 DTR
5 GND 6 DSR
7RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 NC
FP1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+
3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-
5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
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USB Headers-FP_U1/2/FP_USB3_1
This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear
panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal USB 2.0 headers and
one 20-pin USB 3.0 connector onboard.
Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
The audio connector supports HD audio standard
and provides two kinds of audio output choices: the
Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports
retasking function.
Note:
In order to utilize the front audio
header, your chassis must have front
audio connector. Also please make
sure the pin assignment on the cable
is the same as the pin assignment
on the mainboard header. To nd
out if the chassis you are buying
supports a front audio connector,
please contact your dealer.
FP_U1~FP_U2-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-
5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 NC
FP_S1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 MIC2(L) 2 GND
3 MIC(R) 4 -ACZ-DET
5Front Audio(R) 6 Reserved
7 FAVDIO-JD 8 Key(No pin)
9Front Audio(L) 10 Reserved
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FP_USB3_1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 NC 2 BD+
3 AD+ 4 BD-
5 AD- 6 GND2
7 GND1 8 BSSTX+
9 ASSTX+ 10 BSSTX-
11 ASSTX- 12 GND3
13 GND 14 BSSRX+
15 ASSRX+ 16 BSSRX-
17 ASSRX- 18 BVBUS
19 AVBUS 20 KEY
Note: Secure the bracket to
either the front or rear panel
of your chassis (not all chas-
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Speaker Header-SPK1
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~4)
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA
device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin
Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The motherboard
incorporates two SATA II ports (SATA3/4) with maximum transfer
rate up to 3.0 Gb/s each and two SATA III ports (SATA1/2) with
maximum tranansfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s each.
SPK1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
SATA-Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Fan Connectors
There are two fan connectors on the motherboard, including
system fan connector-SYSFAN1 and CPU fan connector-CPU-
FAN1.
SPK1
1
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SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
GND
+12V
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SYSFAN1