Figure 2.12: Front Panel Connector
2.3.16 Battery Housing
Function: Housing for system support battery.
Description: An external lithium coin-cell battery powers the real-time
clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall
socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the com-
puter is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends
the life of the battery.
More Information: See the Standard CMOS Features section of "Con-
figuring the CMOS Setup Utility" in Chapter 5 to adjust the real-time
clock settings.
Battery & Housing: The battery is a CR2032 Lithium coin cell.
Figure 2.13: Battery & Housing
2.3.17 External I/O Ports
There are several external Input/Output ports on the rear edge of the
motherboard and connectors for more on the board. Please refer to the
Rear I/O Panel Ports illustration for the port locations. The ports are
color-coded for easy identification.
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