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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the P4SDR-VM 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 P4SDR-VM motherboard
as pointed out in the picture on page 1-5.
1. ATX 12V connector
2. CPU socket
3. North Bridge controller
4. ATX power connector
5. DIMM sockets
6. IDE connectors
7. South Bridge controller
8. ASUS ASIC
9. Standby power LED
10. Floppy connector
11. Flash ROM
12. Super I/O controller
13. PCI slots
14. Audio CODEC (optional)
15. PS/2 mouse port
16. Parallel port
17. GAME/MIDI port (optional)
18. Microphone jack (optional)
19. Line In jack (optional)
20. Line Out jack (optional)
21. Video port
22. Serial port
23. USB 1.1 ports
24. Keyboard port
See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.