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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 Motherboard components
Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and
available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the
succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
1. ATX 12V connector
2. CPU socket
3. North Bridge controller
4. DDR DIMM sockets
5. ATX power connector
6. Super I/O controller
7. Floppy disk connector
8. IDE connectors
9. Flash EEPROM
10. SATA connectors
11. South Bridge controller
12. Standby power LED
13. Audio CODEC
14. PCI slots
15. LAN controller
16. PS/2 mouse port
17. Parallel port
18. RJ-45 port
19. Line In jack
20. Line Out jack
21. Microphone jack
22. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
23. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
24. VGA port
25. Serial port
26. Keyboard port
See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component.
6-channel digital audio
The ADI AD1888 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio
playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. A digital audio
connector is onboard to accommodate an optional S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital
Interface) Out module.