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Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware
Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA1/SATA2
The southbridge of this mainboard is ICH7 which supports two serial connectors
SATA1& SATA2.
SATA1/SATA2 are dual high-speed Serial ATAII interface ports. Each supports
1
st
generation serial ATA data rates of 300 MB/s. The connectors are fully compliant
with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. The Serial ATA connector allows you to connect the
hard disk device of Serial ATAII interface.
SATA1/SATA2
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND
5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND
SATA1/ SATA2 Pin Definition
1
7
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F1/SYS_F1
The CPU_F1(processor fan) and SYS_F1 (system fans) support system cooling
fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the
connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected
to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. The mainboard
has a ADT7467 chipset to detect CPU/fab temperature, you must use a specially
designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
CPU_F1
Sensor
+12V
GND
MSI Reminds You...
1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel
®
official
website.
Sensor
+12V
GND
SYS_F1
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