Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optionaldevices:
SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest datatransfer 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.
1
3
5
7
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.
1
3
5
7
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Pin
Signal Name
Ground
TX-
RX-
Ground
Pin
Signal Name
PORT 1L
PORT 1R
PORT 2R
SENSE_SEND
PORT 2L
Pin
Signal Name
2
TX+
4
Ground
6
RX+
Pin
Signal Name
2
AUD_GND
4
PRESENCE#
6
SENSE1_RETURN
8
KEY
10
SENSE2_RETURN
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