Connecting Optional Devices - ECS A785GM-M Manual

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optional
devices:
SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer 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.
Pin Signal Name
1
Ground
3
TX-
5
RX-
7
Ground
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Pin Signal Name
1
SPDIF
2
+5VA
3
Key
4
GND
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Pin Signal Name
2
TX+
4
Ground
6
RX+
-
-
Function
SPDIF digital output
5V analog Power
No pin
Ground
17