Iii. installation, External connectors – Asus P/I-P55SP4V User Manual

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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. Keyboard Connector (5-pin female)

This connection is for a standard IBM-compatible keyboard. May also be
known as a 101 enhanced keyboard.

Connector Plug from Keyboard

Onboard Keyboard Connector (5-pin female)

2. Video + PS/2 Mouse Connector (16-pin card)

The following video + PS/2 mouse card connects to the motherboard on the
first slot opening nearest the keyboard connector. Remove the slot cover and
insert this card. Mount the card's bracket to the case using the screw from the
slot cover. The card will then be available for a monitor and PS/2 mouse.

Video+PS/2 Mouse Card

16 Pin Connector

6 Pin (female)
PS/2 Mouse Connector

15 Pin (female)
Video Connector

(Connectors)

III. INST

ALLA

TION

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.

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