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2.7.4 Rear Panel I/O ports

The following illustration displays the motherboard I/O port array.

Type of Port Function

PS/2 Mouse connector The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if

one is detected. If not detected, IRQ12 can be used

for expansion slot.

PS/2 Keyboard connector This connection is for a standard keyboard using a

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.

USB Ports Four external USB 2.0 ports that allow

simultaneous connections of 2 USB devices.

Serial Port connector (9-pin male) This serial port can be used for pointing devices or

other serial devices. See BIOS setup.

VGA connector (15-pin female) The VGA port connects display devices such as a

monitor. See the BIOS setup.

Gigabit Ethernet Port 1 & 2 These ports are RJ-45. The motherboard uses the

ServerWorks HT2000 integrated dual channel

Gigabit Ethernet.

Ethernet Port 3 (OPMA) This port is RJ-45. This port is ONLY for OPMA,

not for regular network.