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Installing the Motherboard
F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers
The motherboard has eight USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted
ports to the motherboard.
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
1 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
2 USBPWR Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 Key No pin
10 USB_FP_OC0 NC pin
Pin Signal Name Function
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
Short Case Open
Open Case Close
Pin 1-2 Function
1 SPDIFOUT
2 +5V
3 Key
4 GND
Pin Signal Name
When enabled this detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs
a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
IPS: Intelligent Power Saving
IPS s an advancedpower system that provides better energy efficiency
other low load conditions which can be confirmed through IPS indicator LED.
for the processors. The energy canbe greatly saved during idle operation or