Biostar TH55B HD - BIOS Setup Manual

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    Th55b hd setup manual fcc information and copyright this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 installat...

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    Table of contents chapter 1: introduction ........................................ 1 1.1 before you start......................................................................................... 1 1.2 package checklist ....................................................................................

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    Th55b hd 1 chapter 1: introduction 1.1 b efore y ou s tart thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from p...

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    Motherboard manual 2 1.3 m otherboard f eatures spec cpu socket 1156 intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium processor supports execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel architecture-64 / extended memory 64 technology / virtualization technology chipset intel h55 super i/o it8721 provides the...

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    Th55b hd 3 spec consumer ir connector x1 supports infrared function power connector (24pin) x1 connects to power supply power connector (4pin) x1 connects to power supply back panel i/o ps/2 keyboard / mouse x1 hdmi port x1 vga port x1 dvi-d port x1 lan port x1 usb port x4 audio jack x3 connects to ...

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    Motherboard manual 4 1.5 m otherboard l ayout usbkb1 hdm i1 vg a 1 dv i1 rj45usb1 audio1 jusbv1 f_audio1 lan codec super i/o j_com1 sy s_fan 1 j_pr int1 sw_rst1 sw_pwr1 f_us b3 f_u sb 2 f_u sb 1 jus bv 2 pa ne l1 sata5 sata4 sata2 sata3 sata1 sata6 led_d2 led_d1 jc mos 1 bios pci1 pci2 ci r1 jsp dif...

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    Th55b hd 5 chapter 2: hardware installation 2.1 i nstalling c entral p rocessing u nit (cpu) special notice: please remove pin cap vertically before installing cpu so as not to touch the pin legs. When cpu is removed, please cover the pin cap with right direction on the empty socket. Step 1: pull th...

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    Motherboard manual 6 step 3: look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on cpu should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The cpu will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 4: hold the cpu down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installat...

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    Th55b hd 7 2.2 fan h eaders these fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1. Cpu_fan1: cpu fan header pin assignment 1 ground 2 ...

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    Motherboard manual 8 2.3 i nstalling s ystem m emory a. Memory modules d dr3 _a 2 dd r3 _b 2 dd r3 _a 1 dd r3 _b 1 1. Unlock a dimm slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a dimm on the slot such that the notch on the dimm matches the break on the slot. 2. Insert the dimm vertically and ...

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    Th55b hd 9 b. Memory capacity dimm socket location ddr3 module total memory size ddr3_a2 512mb/1gb/2gb/4gb ddr3_a1 512mb/1gb/2gb/4gb ddr3_b2 512mb/1gb/2gb/4gb ddr3_b1 512mb/1gb/2gb/4gb max is 16gb. C. Dual channel memory installation please refer to the following requirements to activate dual channe...

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    Motherboard manual 10 2.4 c onnectors and s lots ide1: hard disk connector the motherboard has a 32-bit enhanced pci ide controller that provides pio mode 0~4, bus master, and ultra dma 33/66/100/133 functionality. The ide connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to tw...

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    Th55b hd 11 atxpwr1: atx power source connector this connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the atx power supply. 1 12 13 24 pin assignment pin assignment 13 +3.3v 1 +3.3v 14 -12v 2 +3.3v 15 ground 3 ground 16 ps_on 4 +5v 17 ground 5 ground 18 ground 6 +5v 19 ground 7 ground 20 n...

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    Motherboard manual 12 pex16_1: pci-express gen2 x16 slot - pci-express 2.0 compliant. - maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8gb/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16gb/s totally. - pci-express gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0gb/s on the data pins. - 2x bandwidth over the pc...

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    Th55b hd 13 chapter 3: headers & jumpers setup 3.1 h ow to s etup j umpers the illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”. Pin opened pin closed pin1-2 closed 3.2 d etail s ettings panel1: front pane...

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    Motherboard manual 14 f_usb1/f_usb2/f_usb3: headers for usb 2.0 ports at front panel these headers allow user to connect additional usb cable on the pc front panel, and also can be connected with internal usb devices, like usb card reader. Pin assignment 1 +5v (fused) 2 +5v (fused) 3 usb- 4 usb- 5 u...

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    Th55b hd 15 f_audio1: front panel audio header this header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the pc front panel. This header allows only hd audio front panel connector; ac’97 connector is not acceptable. Pin assignment 1 mic left in 2 ground 3 mic right in 4 gpio 5 right line ...

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    Motherboard manual 16 jcmos1: clear cmos header placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the bios safe setting and the cmos data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 pin 1-2 close: normal operation (default). 1 3 1 3 pin 2-3 close: clear cmos data...

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    Th55b hd 17 on-board led indicators there are 7 led indicators on the motherboard showing system status. Led_d1 led_d2 ph 2 ph 1 ph 3 vt t _l e d 1 va x g _l e d 1 led_d1 & led_d2: debug indicators vaxg_led1/ph1 ~ ph3 / vtt_led1: power status indicators please refer to the tables below for specific ...

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    Motherboard manual 18 j_print1: printer port connector this header allows you to connector printer on the pc. 1 2 25 26 pin assignment pin assignment 1 -strobe 14 ground 2 -alf 15 data 6 3 data 0 16 ground 4 -error 17 data 7 5 data 1 18 ground 6 -init 19 -ack 7 data 2 20 ground 8 -scltin 21 busy 9 d...

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    Th55b hd 19 chapter 4: t-series bios & software 4.1 t-s eries bios t-series bios features overclocking navigator engine (o.N.E.) memory integration test (m.I.T., under overclock navigator engine) bio-flasher: update bios file from usb flash drive or fdd self recovery system (s.R.S) smart fan functio...

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    Motherboard manual 20 manual overclock system (m.O.S.) mos is designed for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. Bios setup utility main advanced pcipnp boot chipset o.N.E vxx.Xx (c)copyright 1985-200x, american megatrends, inc. Select screen select i...

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    Th55b hd 21 dram frequency to get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when cpu frequency is adjusted over the upper limit. Dram timing configuration enter this item for more advanced dram timing settings. Clock gen configuration enter this item for more...

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    Motherboard manual 22 v6 tech engine this engine will make a good over-clock performance. Bios setup utility main advanced pcipnp boot chipset o.N.E vxx.Xx (c)copyright 1985-200x, american megatrends, inc. Select screen select item go to sub screen general help save and exit exit enter f1 f10 esc ov...

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    Th55b hd 23 notices: not all types of intel cpu perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the selected cpu model. B. Memory integration test (m.I.T.) this function is under “overclocking navigator engine” item. Mit allows users to test memory compatibilities, and no ex...

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    Motherboard manual 24 c. Bio-flasher bio-flasher is a bios flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your bios via usb pen drive or floppy disk. The bio-flasher is built in the bios chip. To enter the utility, press during the power-on self tests (post) procedure while booting ...

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    Th55b hd 25 d. Self recovery system (s.R.S.) this function can’t be seen under bios setup; and is always on whenever the system starts up. However, it can prevent system hang-up due to inappropriate overclock actions. When the system hangs up, s.R.S. Will automatically log in the default bios settin...

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    Motherboard manual 26 smart fan calibration choose this item and then the bios will automatically test and detect the cpu/system fan functions and show cpu/system fan speed. Control mode this item provides several operation modes of the fan. Fan ctrl off(℃) if the cpu/system temperature is lower tha...

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    Th55b hd 27 4.2 t-s eries s oftware installing t-series software 1. Insert the setup cd to the optical drive. The drivers installation program would appear if the auto-run function has been enabled. 2. Select software installation, and then click on the respective software title. 3. Follow the on-sc...

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    Motherboard manual 28 the cpu tab provides information on the cpu and motherboard. The memory tab provides information on the memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information. The oc tweaker tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings....

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    Th55b hd 29 the hw monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and temperature. Besides, you also can set related values for cpu smart fan. The memory tab provides information about manufacturer and software version. You can update new version by clicking the button “live update.”.

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    Motherboard manual 30 green power utility biostar g.P.U (green power utility) is a new function. The utility enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while cpu is on light loading. It integrates a friendly gui to monitor your cpu usage, cpu watt, and cpu temperature; moreover, it optimiz...

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    Th55b hd 31 g.P.U mode setting this utility provides five modes, upon your requirements, to improve system performance or to save power consumption. Note: even if the modes saving more power consumption are chosen, the system still can keep excellent performance. Auto phase mode system switches the ...

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    Motherboard manual 32 ehot-line (optional) ehot-line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our tech-support system. This utility will collect the system information which is useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send these information to our tech-suppor...

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    Th55b hd 33 enter the file name and then click “save”. Your system information will be saved to a .Txt file. Open the saved .Txt file, you will see your system information including motherboard/bios/cpu/video/ device/os information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. We will not sh...

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    Motherboard manual 34 bios update bios update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard bios under windows system. (the illustration is for reference only) update bios with a bios file clear cmos function (only for award bios) show current bios information save current bios...

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    Th55b hd 35 before doing this, please download the proper bios file from the website. For award bios, update bios procedure should be run with clear cmos function, so please check on clear cmos first. Then click update bios button, a dialog will show for asking you backup current bios. Click yes for...

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    Motherboard manual 36 bioscreen utility this utility allows you to personalize your boot logo easily. You can choose jpg or bmp as your boot logo so as to customize your computer. Please follow the following instructions to update boo logo: 1. Load image:choose the picture as the boot logo. 2. Trans...

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    Th55b hd 37 chapter 5: useful help 5.1 d river i nstallation n ote after you installed your operating system, please insert the fully setup driver cd into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the cd the setup guid...

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    Motherboard manual 38 5.2 e xtra i nformation cpu overheated if the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds, that means the cpu protection function has been activated. When the cpu is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to avoid a damage of the cpu, and t...

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    Th55b hd 39 5.3 ami bios b eep c ode boot block beep codes number of beeps description 1 no media present. (insert diskette in floppy drive a:) 2 “amiboot.Rom” file not found in root directory of diskette in a: 3 insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery 4 flash programming su...

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    Motherboard manual 40 5.4 t roubleshooting probable solution 1. There is no power in the system. Power led does not shine; the fan of the power supply does not work 2. Indicator light on keyboard does not shine. 1. Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. 2. Replace cable. 3. Contact technical ...

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    Motherboard manual 42 appendix: spec in other languages g erman spezifikationen cpu socket 1156 intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium prozessoren unterstützt execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel architecture-64 / extended memory 64 technology / virtualization technology chipsatz intel ...

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    Th55b hd 43 spezifikationen front-audioanschluss x1 unterstützt die fronttafel-audioanschlussfunktion cpu-lüfter-sockel x1 cpu-lüfterstromversorgungsanschluss (mit smart fan-funktion) system-lüfter-sockel x2 system-lüfter-stromversorgungsanschluss "cmos löschen"-sockel x1 usb-anschluss x3 jeder ansc...

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    Motherboard manual 44 f rench spec uc socket 1156 processeurs intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium prend en charge les technologies d'exécution de bit de désactivation / intel speedstep® optimisée/ d'architecture intel 64 / de mémoire étendue 64 / de virtualisation chipset intel h55 super e/s it8721 fou...

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    Th55b hd 45 spec connecteur audio du panneau avant x1 prend en charge la fonction audio du panneau avant embase de ventilateur uc x1 alimentation électrique du ventilateur uc (avec fonction de ventilateur intelligent) embase de ventilateur système x2 alimentation électrique du ventilateur système em...

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    Motherboard manual 46 i talian specifica cpu socket 1156 processore intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium supporto di execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / architettura intel 64 / tecnologia extended memory 64 / tecnologia virtualization chipset intel h55 super i/o it8721 fornisce le funziona...

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    Th55b hd 47 specifica collettore ventolina cpu x1 alimentazione ventolina cpu (con funzione smart fan) collettore ventolina sistema x2 alimentazione ventolina di sistema collettore cancellazione cmos x1 connettore usb x3 ciascun connettore supporta 2 porte usb pannello frontale connettore pannello f...

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    Motherboard manual 48 s panish especificación cpu socket 1156 procesador intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium admite bit de deshabilitación de ejecución / intel speedstep® mejorado / intel architecture-64 / tecnología extended memory 64 / tecnología de virtualización conjunto de chips intel h55 súper e/...

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    Th55b hd 49 especificación conector de sonido frontal x1 soporta funciones de sonido en el panel frontal cabecera de ventilador de cpu x1 fuente de alimentación de ventilador de cpu (con función smart fan) cabecera de ventilador de sistema x2 fuente de alimentación de ventilador de sistema cabecera ...

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    Motherboard manual 50 p ortuguese especificaÇÕes cpu socket 1156 processador intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium suporta as tecnologias execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel arquitecture -64 / extended memory 64 / virtualization chipset intel h55 especificaçã o super i/o it8721 propor...

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    Th55b hd 51 especificaÇÕes conector da ventoinha da cpu x1 alimentação da ventoinha da cpu (com a função smart fan) conector da ventoinha do sistema x2 alimentação da ventoinha do sistema conector para limpeza do cmos x1 conector usb x3 cada conector suporta 2 portas usb no painel frontal conector d...

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    Motherboard manual 52 p olish spec procesor socket 1156 procesor intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium obsługa execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel architecture-64 / extended memory 64 technology / virtualization technology chipset intel h55 pamięć główna gniazda ddr3 dimm x 4 maks. Wi...

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    Th55b hd 53 spec złącze główkowe wentylatora procesora x1 zasilanie wentylatora procesora (z funkcją smart fan) złącze główkowe wentylatora systemowego x2 zasilanie wentylatora systemowego złącze główkowe kasowania cmos x1 złącze usb x3 każde złącze obsługuje 2 porty usb na panelu przednim złącze po...

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    Motherboard manual 54 r ussian СПЕЦ cpu (центральн ый процессор) socket 1156 Процессор intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium Поддержка технологий execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel architecture-64 / extended memory 64 technology / технологии виртуализация Набор микросхем intel h55 Ос...

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    Th55b hd 55 СПЕЦ Входной звуковой разъём x1 Поддержка звуковых функций на лицевой панели Контактирующее приспособление вентилятора центрального процессора x1 Источник питания для вентилятора центрального процессора (с функцией интеллектуального вентилятора) Контактирующее приспособление вентилятора ...

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    Motherboard manual 56 a rabic تﺎﻔﺻاﻮﻤﻟا تﺎﻴﻨﻘﺗ ﻢﻋﺪﺗexecute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel architecture-64 / extended memory 64 technology / virtualization technology socket 1156 تﺎﺠﻟﺎﻌﻣintel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium ﺑ ددﺮﺘ ی ﻞﺼ ﻰﻟإ ةﺪﺣو ﺔﺠﻟﺎﻌﻤﻟا ﺔیﺰآﺮﻤﻟا intel h55 ﺔﻋﻮﻤﺠﻣ ﺢﺋاﺮﺸﻟا ﺔ...

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    Th55b hd 57 تﺎﻔﺻاﻮﻤﻟا ﺔﻔﻴﻇو ﻊﻣ ﺔﺠﻟﺎﻌﻤﻟا ةﺪﺣو ﺔﺣوﺮﻤﻟ ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻟا ﻞﻴﺹﻮﺘﻟ smart fan ﺔیﺰآﺮﻤﻟا ﺔﺠﻟﺎﻌﻤﻟا ةﺪﺣو ﺔﺣوﺮﻣ ﺔﻠﺹو دﺪﻋ 1 مﺎﻈﻨﻟا ﺔﺣوﺮﻤﻟ ﺔﻗﺎﻄﻟا ﻞﻴﺹﻮﺘﻟ مﺎﻈﻨﻟا ﺔﺣوﺮﻣ ﺔﻠﺹو ﻋ دﺪ 2 ﺢﺴﻣ ﺔﻠﺹو cmos دﺪﻋ 1 ﻲﺘﺤﺘﻓ ﺬﻔﻨﻣ ﻞآ ﻢﻋﺪی usb ﺔﻴﻣﺎﻣﻷا ﺔﺣﻮﻠﻟﺎﺑ ﺬﻔﻨﻣ usb دﺪﻋ 3 ﺔﻌﺑﺎﻃ ﺬﻔﻨﻣ دﺪﻋ 1 ﻲﻠﺴﻠﺴﺗ ﺬﻔﻨﻣ دﺪﻋ 1 ﻲﻤﻗﺮﻟا تﻮﺼﻟا جﺮﺥ ﺔﻔﻴﻇو...

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    Motherboard manual 58 j apanese 仕様 cpu socket 1156 intel core i7 / i5 / i3/ pentium プロセッサ execute disable bit / enhanced intel speedstep® / intel architecture-64 / extended memory 64 technology / virtualization technologyをサポートしま す チップセット intel h55 メインメモリ ddr3 dimmスロット x 4 最大メモリ容量 16gb 各 dimmは 512mb/...

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    Th55b hd 59 仕様 フロントオーディオコネクタ x1 フロントパネルオーディオ機能をサポートします cpuファンヘッダ x1 cpuファン電源装置(スマートファン機能を搭載) システムファンヘッダ x2 システムファン電源装置 cmosクリアヘッダ x1 usbコネクタ x3 各コネクタは 2つのフロントパネルusbポートをサポート します プリンタポートコネクタ x1 各コネクタは 1つのプリンタポートをサポートします シリアルポート x1 s/pdifアウトコネクタ x1 デジタルオーディオアウト機能をサポートします 消費者 irコネクタ x1 電源コネクタ (24ピン) x1 ...