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ASUS P/I-XP55TVP4 User’s Manual 19
III. INSTALLATION
(Connectors)
III. INSTALLATION
5. External Connectors
IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe
on the Pin 1 side of the connector. The four corners of the connectors are la-
beled on the motherboard. Pin 1 is the side closest to the power connector on
hard drives and floppy drives. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 18in. (46cm),
with the second drive connector no more than 6in. (15cm) from the first con-
nector.
1. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Female)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin Female)
This connection is for a standard mouse using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). The
system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If not detected,
expansion cards will be free to use IRQ12. See "PS/2 Mouse Control" in BIOS
Features Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE for settings. This connector will not
allow standard AT size (large DIN) mouse plugs. You may use the onboard
COM1 serial port for a standard serial mouse.
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
WARNING: Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are
clearly separated from jumpers in "Map of the Motherboard" on page 4. Plac-
ing jumper caps over these will cause damage to your motherboard.