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1.4 I/O Panel Line out (Lime) USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) Microphone (Pink) DVI-D Port (DVI1) LAN RJ-45 Port HDMI Port (HDMI1) LAN RJ-45 Port * There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Chapter 2: Installation This is a Mini-ITX form factor (6.7" x 6.7", 17.0 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) This motherboard provides two 204-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) SO-DIMM slots. It is not allowed to install a DDR or DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this motherboard and SO-DIMM may be damaged. Installing a SO-DIMM Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing SO-DIMMs or the system components.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and mini-PCIe Slots) There is 1 PCI slot and 1 mini-PCIe slot on this motherboard. PCI Slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. PCIE Slot: MINI_PCIE1 (mini-PCIe slot) is used for PCI Express mini cards. Installing an expansion card Step 1.
2.5 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short”...
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! SATAII Connectors These two Serial ATAII (SATAII) connectors support (SATAII_1: see p.7, No.
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RESET (Reset Switch): Connect to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart. PLED (System Power LED): Connect to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the system is operating.
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ATX 12V Power Connector Please connect an ATX 12V power supply to this connector. (4-pin ATX12V1) (see p.7 No. 2) Serial port Headers Each COM1 header supports a serial port module. (9-pin COM1) (see p.7 No. 24) (9-pin COM2) (see p.7 No. 25) JCF Power Connector (3-pin JCF PWR1) (see p.7 No.