(3) Speaker connector: SPEAK1
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(4) Power LED: PWR LED1
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin.
(5) IDE Activity LED: HD LED
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(6) Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of
rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system's power supply. See the figure
below.
(7) Power switch: PWR BTN
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted
power switch to power ON/OFF the system.
(8) FAN Power Headers: CHAFAN1, CHAFAN2 / SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 (3-pin),
CPUFAN (4-pin)
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the
fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive,
while the black should be ground. Connect the fan's plug to the board taking into
consideration the polarity of connector.
CPUFAN
CHAFAN1
SYSFAN1
FAN Power Headers
4
1
CHAFAN1
3
3
1
1
3
1
SYSFAN2
3
1
13
PWRLED
Pin 1
JW FP
SPEAK
Pin 1
Pin 1
System Case Connections
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