Asus A7V8X: инструкция

A7V8X

User Guide

Motherboard

E1119

Checklist

Second Edition

September 2002

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Contents

FCC/CDC statements.....................................................................vi

Safety information ......................................................................... vii

About this guide............................................................................ viii

Features

How this guide is organized ................................................ viii

Conventions used in this guide .............................................ix

Where to find more information .............................................ix

ASUS contact information ...............................................................x

A7V8X specifications summary......................................................xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2

1.4 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-6

1.4.1 Major components ................................................. 1-6

1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-8

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2

2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4

2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5

2.5 System memory ................................................................. 2-6

2.5.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6

2.5.2 Memory configurations .......................................... 2-7

2.5.3 Qualified Vendor List.............................................. 2-7

2.5.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-8

2.5.5 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-9

2.6 Expansion slots .................................................................2-11

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card..............................................2-11

2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card..........................................2-11

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2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-13

2.6.4 AGP slot............................................................... 2-13

2.7 Switches and jumpers ...................................................... 2-14

2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-17

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 Vocal POST Messages ...................................................... 3-2

3.3 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-4

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-1

4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 4-3

4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-7

4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 4-8

4.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 4-8

4.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 4-10

4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 4-12

4.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 4-16

4.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 4-17

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 4-20

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 4-23

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 4-25

4.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 4-29

4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 4-29

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-31

4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 4-35

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Install an operating system................................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information...................................................... 5-1

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5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 5-6

5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-7

5.3 Software information .......................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS Update ........................................................ 5-9

5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™................................................ 5-10

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe .................................................. 5-12

5.3.4 E-Color 3Deep ..................................................... 5-17

5.3.5 Winbond Voice Editor .......................................... 5-20

5.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio Feature ............................... 5-24

5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1........................... 5-26

5.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks ...................................... 5-27

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5.4.2 Enter FastTrak376

BIOS and FastBuild Utility... 5-28

5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 Array ...................................... 5-29

5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 Array ...................................... 5-30

5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands....................... 5-32

5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers .......................... 5-34

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5.5.1 Win9x-ME Promise

FastTrak376

Driver........... 5-34

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5.5.2 Win2000 / XP Promise

FastTrak376

Driver ..... 5-34

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5.5.3 Win NT Promise

FastTrak376

Driver ............... 5-35

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5.5.4 Installing the Promise

FastTrak376

Driver in a New Windows 2000 / XP System ....... 5-35

Index ........................................................................................ I-1

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FCC/CDC statements

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the

graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that

the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal

cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the

existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension

cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you

are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully

read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the

ASUS A7V8X motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the A7V8X motherboard. It

includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard

and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of

the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information

on the BIOS beep codes.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with

the motherboard package.

• Index

This part contains an alphabetical list of the topics found in this

document.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the

ASUS Contact Information on page x.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support

AMD’s Athlon XP 2700+ and all follow-up CPUs now support 333MHz

Front Side Bus (FSB) for increased application program productivity and

enhanced digital media experience.

AGP 8X support

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that

enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up

to 2.12 GB/s. With a bus of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as AGP 4X.

Serial ATA technology (optional)

Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable

performance for today and tomorrow. With up to 150MB/s data transfer

rate, Serial ATA is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100%

software compatibility.

DDR400 (PC3200) support

DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports

bandwidth up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance.

(Note: PC2700 maximum to 2 DIMM support only. PC3200 maximum to 1 DIMM

support only.)

Gigabit LAN (optional)

The A7V8X with BroadCom Gigabit LAN, delivers transfer speeds up to

ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit

LAN is the networking standard for the future and is ideal for handling

large amounts of data such as video, audio and voice.

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components

and peripherals. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to 40 times

faster at 480 MB/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. The

higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high

resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners, printers,

and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

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IEEE 1394 support (optional)

IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed digital interface for audio / video

appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage

peripherals & other PC portable devices.

ASUS Q-Fan feature

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to

the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See

details on page 4-32.

C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection):

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With AMD

Athlon XP

installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU

Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system. If the CPU

temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically.

ASUS POST Reporter™ (optional)

A7V8X offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to

provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests

(POST). Through the system’s internal speaker, or an added external

speaker, you will hear the messages informing you of the system boot

status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice

Editor software allows you to customize the voice messages, and provides

multi-language support.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the A7V8X motherboard allows you to

personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice

from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to

configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on the

supported languages. See page 4-11 on how to select your desired

language.

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ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even

before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility

or boot from a floppy disk.

6-channel Audio (optional)

The A7V8X uses an onboard Realtek CODEC that lets you enjoy high-

quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.

InterVideo WinCinema Software (on Gold version only)

A full array of bundled software is now available with ASUS motherboards!

Submerge yourself in ahole new multimedia experience.

WinDVD: the world’s most popular DVD software supporting 5.1-channel

audio

WinRip: MP3 Player/Encoder/Ripper featuring virtual 5.1-channel and

surround sound effects.

WinCoder: Real-time MPEG-1 & 2 software video encoder.

WinProducer: Easy-of-use MPEG-1 & 2 video editing software.

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1.4 Motherboard overview

Before you install the A7V8X motherboard, familiarize yourself with its

physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard

installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard

specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the

board and its components.

1.4.1 Major components

The following are the major components of the A7V8X motherboard as

pointed out in the picture on page 1-7.

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1. North Bridge controller

19. Audio CODEC

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2. CPU socket

20. 10/100 or 1Gbit LAN controller

3. DDR DIMM sockets

21. AGP slot

4. ATX power connector

22. Mouse port

5. Floppy disk connector

23. Parallel port

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6. IDE connectors

24. RJ-45 port

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7. AGP warning LED

25. Line In jack

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8. South Bridge controller

26. Line Out jack

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9. ASUS ASIC

27. Microphone jack

10. RAID IDE connector*

28. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

11. SATA connectors*

29. Serial ports 1 and 2

12. Flash ROM

30. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

13. SATA controller*

31. Keyboard port

14. Stand-by LED

15. Super I/O controller

* - on SATA model only

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16 IEEE 1394 connector

- on IEEE model only

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17. IEEE 1394 controller

- on LAN model only

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18. PCI slots

- on Audio model only

(Note: The ASUS BlueMagic

PCI slot works as a normal

PCI slot and it is also compatible

with the ASUS proprietary

wireless card - Spacelink B&W)

See page 1-8 for the specifications of each major component. Refer to

Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.

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1.4.2 Core specifications

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North bridge controller. The VIA

KT400 supports AGP 8X mode,

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266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/200MHz

64-bit memory bus.

CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion

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Force (ZIF) socket for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron

Processors, with 600 MHz ~ 2.4GHz system bus. (Note: When

using 333MHz FSB CPU, system memory supports DDR333 or

DDR400 only.)

TABLE 1.4.2

FSB DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400

FSB/DDR

Support Table

200/266 MHz

333 MHz

DDR DIMM sockets. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up

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to 3GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600

DDR DIMMs.(Note: PC2700 maximum to 2 DIMM support only.

PC3200 maximum to 1 DIMM support only.)

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.

ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX

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+12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the

+5V standby lead (+5VSB).

Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the

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provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the

connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk

cable.

IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors

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support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE

devices. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors

are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.

AGP warning LED. Serving as a smart burn-out protection for the

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motherboard, this red LED lights up if you plug in any 3.3V AGP

card into the AGP slot. When this LED is lit, there is no way you

can turn on the system power even if you press the power button.

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South bridge controller. The VIA

VT8235 integrated peripheral

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controller supports various I/O functions including, 2-channel ATA/

133 bus master IDE controller, up to six USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super

I/O interface, AC’97 interface and PCI 2.2 interface.

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ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that

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include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others.

RAID IDE connector. This one-channel connector supports Ultra

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ATA133/100/66 hard disk drivers in RAID 0 or RAID 1

configurations. (on SATA model only)

SATA connectors. This connector accomodates the provided

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Serial ATA cable. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent

incorrect insertion of the cable. The Serial ATA is an evolutionary

replacement for the Parallel ATA. (on SATA model only)

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Flash ROM. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS

program.

SATA controller. The Promise controller supports one ATA133

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channel and two Serial ATA connectors. (on SATA model only)

Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby

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power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off

the system power before plugging or unplugging devices.

Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides

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the commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a

high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/

2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard

compatible UARTs, a Standard Infrared (SIR), a Smart Card

Reader and a Flash ROM interface.

IEEE 1394 connectors. This connectors accomodate the bundled

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two (2) IEEE 1394 cables. (on 1394 model only)

IEEE 1394 controller. This high speed serial bus provides

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enhanced PC connectivity for Audio and Video, high-speed

peripheral devices for storage and other portable devices.

(on 1394 model only)

PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus

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master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum

throughput. (Note: The ASUS BlueMagic PCI slot works as a

normal PCI slot and it is also compatible with the ASUS proprietary

wireless card - Spacelink B&W)

Audio CODEC . The Realtek ALC650 is an AC’97 compliant audio

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CODEC for PC multimedia systems. (on audio models only)

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Gigabit LAN or LAN controller. The BroadCom Gigabit LAN

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delivers transfer rates up to ten times faster than conventional 10/

100 Ethernet connections. Ideal for handling large amounts of data

such as video, audio and voice. (on LAN models only)

AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V

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AGP8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.

PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

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Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a

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scanner, or other devices.

RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network

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(LAN) through a network hub. (on LAN models only)

Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or

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other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack

becomes Line Out/Front Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or

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a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes

Front Speaker Out. (on audio models only)

Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In

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6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Center Speaker

Out/Subwoofer. (on audio models only)

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

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(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

Serial ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for

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pointing devices or other serial devices.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

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(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2

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keyboard.

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