Connecting Optional Devices - ECS A75F-A User Manual

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Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optional
devices:
SATA1~5: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (6.0 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
1
3
5
7
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
1
2
3
4
Signal Name
Ground
TX-
RX-
Ground
Signal Name
SPDIF SPDIF digital output
+5VA 5V analog Power
Key No pin
GND Ground
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Pin Signal Name
2
TX+
4
Ground
6
RX+
-
-
Function