Datasheet

Installing the Motherboard

F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers

The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Addition-

ally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this

kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the

motherboard.

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as

indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system

hang-up.

SATA3~6: Serial ATA connectors

These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices, simpler disk drive

cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA

interface. But maintians register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with Prallel

ATA.

1 Ground 2 TX+

3 TX- 4 Ground

5 RX- 6 RX+

7 Ground - -

Pin Signal Name

1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power

3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal

4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal

5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal

6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal

7 GND Ground

8 GND Ground

9 Key No pin

10 NC Not connected

Pin Signal Name Function

Unlike F_USB2 in this mainboard, F_USB1 supports EZ Charger technology, pro-

vides 3 times current than general USB port in off mode for USB devices. It is useful

and excellent, especially for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices that need a

large amount of current for faster recharging within less time.