(8) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard
disks. Follow the same procedure described for the primary IDE
connector. You may also configure two hard disks to be both
Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and
another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the
"Master" and the second HDD is referred to as the "Slave".
• For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don't install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this
channel may drop.
(9) Serial-ATA Port connector:
SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3/ SATA4
This connector support the provided Serial
ATA
and
M2GT4-LDG-PB motherboard ) IDE hard
disk cable to connecting the motherboard and
serial ATA hard disk.
3-2 Headers
(1) Line-Out/MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO1
This header connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector
with cable. Without install the cable, this header default
setting is 5-6 short, 9-10 short. When you install the cable
you have take off these jumpers.
(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) :
USB1(USB4) / USB2 / USB3
These headers are used for connecting
the additional USB port plug.
attaching an option USB cable, your
can be provided with two additional
USB plugs affixed to the back panel.
Serial
ATA2(Only
By
SATA4
SATA3
for
SATA2
SATA1
Serial-ATA1 & 2 Compatible Connectors
USB1
Pin 1
12
IDE1
IDE1
Pin 1
Primary IDE Connector
AUDIO
2
Pin 1
Line-Out, MIC Headers
USB3
USB2
Pin 1
Pin 1
USB Port Headers
10
9
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