ASUS PTGD1-LA User Manual

PTGD1-LA

(Grouper-GL8E)

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

Contents

PTGD1-LA specifications summary ..................................................... iii

1. Motherboard layout ................................................................. 1

2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2

3. System memory ...................................................................... 4

4. Expansion slots ........................................................................ 6

5. Jumpers ................................................................................... 8

6. Connectors .............................................................................. 9

6.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................... 9

6.2 Internal connectors .................................................. 11

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PTGD1-LA specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side Bus (FSB)Front Side Bus (FSB)

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Front Side Bus (FSB)Front Side Bus (FSB)

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Onboard I/OOnboard I/O

Onboard I/O

Onboard I/OOnboard I/O

LGA775 socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor

in the 775-land package

®

Intel

i915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH)

Intel® ICH6

800MHz

4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB

non-ECC DDR SDRAM

1 x PCI Express x16 graphics connector (PEG slot)
3 x PCI slots

1 x Parallel port (ECP, EPP)
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN port
1 x IEEE 1394 port
8 x USB 2.0 ports support hot-plug function
6 x audio ports support 8-channel audio configuration
1 x Floppy connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x SATA connectors

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

PC health monitoringPC health monitoring

PC health monitoring

PC health monitoringPC health monitoring

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Form factorForm factor

Form factor

Form factorForm factor

Southbridge supports

- 1 x Ultra DMA 66/100

- 4 x Serial ATA (SATA) ports with hot-swap
function

Southbridge supports 8-channel audio configuration

with Intel

®

High Definition Audio CODEC

Realtek® Audio CODEC ALC880

®

Realtek

RTL8101L 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet

LAN controller

VIA VT6307 supports two IEEE 1394 ports

ASUS A8000 for CPU, system, and chassis fan

control, motherboard and CPU temperature

4Mb FWH EEPROM
HP BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, and PnP

Features Plus

Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in

* Specifications are subject to change without notice

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1. Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

VGA

Bottom:

Top:

T:USB1

1394

B:USB2

USB2.0
T: USB3
B: USB4

AUDIO

Top:Line In

Center:Line Out

Below:Mic In

ALC880

CD_IN

PARALLEL PORT

Top:
RJ-45

RTL8101L

F_LINE_IN

SYS_FAN

FRONT_AUDIO

ATX12V

Top:

Subwoofer Speaker Out

Center

Rear Speaker Out

Below

CPU_FAN

Side Speaker Out

PTGD1-LA

PCIEX16

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

Intel

i915G

GMCH

VT6307

Controller

IEEE

FRONT_1394

4Mbit
Flash
ROM

ASUS
A8000

FLOPPY

DDR DIMMA2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMMA1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMMB2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMMB1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

ATX Power Connector

Intel

ICH6

CLRTC

FRONT_USB1

SATA3

SATA1

FRONT_USB2

BAT_H

SATA4

SATA2

BUZZ1

FRONT_PANEL

CLPWD

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2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package with 1MB L2
cache. The processor, built on the 90-nanometer manufacturing
technology, supports 800MHz front side bus (FSB), Intel
Technology, and core speeds of up to 3.4GHz.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the LGA775 socket on
the motherboard.

2. Press the load lever with your
thumb and move it to the left
until it is released from the
retention tab.

®

Hyperthreading

Retention tabRetention tab

Retention tab

Retention tabRetention tab

Load leverLoad lever

Load lever

Load leverLoad lever

Remove the cap only after the CPU is installed to prevent bending and
damaging the socket connectors.

3. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow.

This side of theThis side of the

This side of the

PnPPnP

PnP

PnPPnP
CapCap

Cap

CapCap

This side of theThis side of the
cam box shouldcam box should

cam box should

cam box shouldcam box should
face you.face you.

face you.

face you.face you.

4. Lift the load plate from the
corner with your thumb.

Load plateLoad plate

Load plate

Load plateLoad plate

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5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key
should fit into the CPU notch.

Alignment keyAlignment key

Alignment key

Alignment keyAlignment key

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

Gold triangle mark

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!

6. Use both thumbs to carefully
push out the PnP cap from the
load plate window.

You can also remove the PnP
cap by pushing out its top
corner.

7. Close the load plate, then
push the load lever until it
snaps into the retention tab.

AA

A

AA

BB

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3. System memory

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The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system
memory using 184-pin unbuffered non-ECC 2.6V DDR SDRAM.

The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.

DIMM_B

PTGD1-LA

DIMM_A

DIMM_A2DIMM_B

PTGD1-LA 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

You can install 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR SDRAM DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

Important notes on memory configurationsImportant notes on memory configurations

Important notes on memory configurations

Important notes on memory configurationsImportant notes on memory configurations

• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in Table 1.

• Install only

identical identical

identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs

identical identical

using the recommended configurations.

• Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus). Refer to Table 2 on the next page.

• This motherboard does not support double-sided 16-bit DDR DIMMs.

• Do not create a three-DIMM configuration in dual-channel mode. The
third DIMM is ignored in the dual-channel operation.

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Table 1Table 1

Table 1

Table 1Table 1

ModeMode

Mode

ModeMode

Single-channel (1) Installed — — —

Dual-channel* (1) Installed — Installed —

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations

Recommended memory configurations

Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations

Sockets Sockets

Sockets

Sockets Sockets

DIMM1DIMM1

DIMM1

DIMM1DIMM1

(2) — Installed — —
(3) — — Installed —
(4) — — — Installed

(2) — Installed — Installed
(3) Installed Installed Installed Installed

DIMM2DIMM2

DIMM2

DIMM2DIMM2

DIMM3DIMM3

DIMM3

DIMM3DIMM3

DIMM4DIMM4

DIMM4

DIMM4DIMM4

Table 2Table 2

Table 2

Table 2Table 2

CPU FSBCPU FSB

CPU FSB

CPU FSBCPU FSB

800 MHz PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 400/333/266 MHz
533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronizationMemory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization

Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization

Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronizationMemory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization

DDR DIMM TypeDDR DIMM Type

DDR DIMM Type

DDR DIMM TypeDDR DIMM Type

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.

Memory FrequencyMemory Frequency

Memory Frequency

Memory FrequencyMemory Frequency

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM

UnlockedUnlocked

Unlocked

UnlockedUnlocked
retainingretaining

retaining

retainingretaining
clipclip

clip

clipclip

is properly seated.

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4. Expansion slots

The motherboard has one PCI Express and three PCI slots.

To install and configure an expansion card:

1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the
chassis.

2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.

3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.

4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

0 System Timer
1 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2 Keyboard
2 Programmable Interrupt Controller
3 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
3 Intel® 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2660
3 Intel® 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-265B
3 Intel® i915G Graphics Controller 0
5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
5 Realtek® TRL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
5 Intel® 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2662
5 Intel® 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-2658
5 Intel® 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller-265C
6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
7 ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI Bus
10 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
10 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
10 Intel® 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2666
10 Intel® 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-2659
11 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
11 Intel® 82801FB/FBM PCI Express Root Port-2664
11 Intel® 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller-265A
12 Microsoft® Port Mouse
13 Numeric Data Processor
14 Intel® 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-266F
14 Intel

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

®

82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers-2652

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

AB CDE F

PCI slot 1 — — — shared — —
PCI slot 2 shared — — — — —
PCI slot 3 — used — — — —
PCI slot 4 — — — shared — —
PCI slot 5 shared — — — — —
Onboard LAN — — — — — used
Onboard 1394 controller — — — — used —

PCI Express slotPCI Express slot

PCI Express slot

PCI Express slotPCI Express slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express
slot, which supports a 164-pin x16
interface graphics card.

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

There are three 32-bit PCI slots on
this motherboard. The slots support
PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI
card, USB card, and other cards that
comply with PCI specifications.

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5. Jumpers

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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (Normal) to pins 1-2 (Clear

CMOS). Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then
move the cap back to pins 2-3.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS

setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from the
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

CLRTC

PTGD1-LA

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Normal Clear CMO

(Default)

PTGD1-LA Clear RTC RAM

Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)

Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)

Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)Clear password (3-pin CLPWD)

This jumper allows you to clear the password if you forgot your
password.

CLPWD

3
2

Norma

(Defaul

Clear Password

PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA Clear Password Setting

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6. Connectors

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6.16.1

6.1

6.16.1

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1.1.

PS/2 mouse port.PS/2 mouse port.

1.

PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse.

1.1.

PS/2 mouse port.PS/2 mouse port.

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

2.

Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.
or other devices.

3.3.

IEEE 1394 port.IEEE 1394 port.

3.

IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed

3.3.

IEEE 1394 port.IEEE 1394 port.
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
portable devices.

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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7

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4.4.

RJ-45 port.RJ-45 port.

4.

RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network

4.4.

RJ-45 port.RJ-45 port.
(LAN) through a network hub.

5.5.

Side Speaker Out port.Side Speaker Out port.

5.

Side Speaker Out port. This Side Speaker out (gray) port

5.5.

Side Speaker Out port.Side Speaker Out port.
connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

6.6.

Rear Speaker Out port.Rear Speaker Out port.

6.

Rear Speaker Out port. This Rear Speaker (black) port connects

6.6.

Rear Speaker Out port.Rear Speaker Out port.
to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio
configuration.

7.7.

Center/Subwoofer port.Center/Subwoofer port.

7.

Center/Subwoofer port. This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange)

7.7.

Center/Subwoofer port.Center/Subwoofer port.
port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers.

8.8.

Line In port.Line In port.

8.

Line In port. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or

8.8.

Line In port.Line In port.
other audio sources.

9.9.

Line Out port.Line Out port.

9.

Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a

9.9.

Line Out port.Line Out port.
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode, the function of
this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10.10.

Microphone port. Microphone port.

10.

Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

10.10.

Microphone port. Microphone port.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Headset/Headset/

Headset/

Headset/Headset/

2-channel2-channel

2-channel

2-channel2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Yellow Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray - - - Side Speaker Out

11.11.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

11.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

11.11.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

4-channel4-channel

4-channel

4-channel4-channel

6-channel6-channel

6-channel

6-channel6-channel

8-channel8-channel

8-channel

8-channel8-channel

(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

12.12.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

12.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

12.12.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13.13.

Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port.

13.

Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA

13.13.

Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port.
monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

14.14.

S/PDIF Out port. S/PDIF Out port.

14.

S/PDIF Out port. This port is the digital output interface for

14.14.

S/PDIF Out port. S/PDIF Out port.
external audio devices. It supports S/PDIF devices that provide 6- or
8-channel surround sound and 3D audio.

15.15.

S/PDIF In port. S/PDIF In port.

15.

S/PDIF In port. This port is the digital input interface for external

15.15.

S/PDIF In port. S/PDIF In port.
audio devices. It supports S/PDIF devices that provide 6- or 8-channel
surround sound and 3D audio.

16.16.

PS/2 keyboard port.PS/2 keyboard port.

16.

PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

16.16.

PS/2 keyboard port.PS/2 keyboard port.

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6.26.2

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the
motherboard.

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using
ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

PIN 1

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings o
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA Floppy Disk Drive Connector

2.2.

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

2.

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

2.2.

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

This connector supports the provided UltraDMA100/66 IDE hard disk
ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector,
then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA100/66 slave device
(hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA100/66 master
device.

•

Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation
when you connect the cables.

•

The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA100/66 cable is
intentional.

NOTE: Orient the red marking
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PTGD1-LA

IDE

PIN 1

PTGD1-LA IDE Connector

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3.3.

ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPATX power connectors (24-pin ATXP

3.

ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXP

3.3.

ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPATX power connectors (24-pin ATXP

WRWR

, 4-pin ATX12V), 4-pin ATX12V)

WR

, 4-pin ATX12V)

WRWR

, 4-pin ATX12V), 4-pin ATX12V)

These connectors are for an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from
the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.

In addition to the 24-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.

Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V
lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum
recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system.
The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty
powering up if the power supply is inadequate.

4.4.

SS

4.

4.4.

erial ATA connectorserial ATA connectors

S

erial ATA connectors

SS

erial ATA connectorserial ATA connectors

(7-pin SATA1, S(7-pin SATA1, S

(7-pin SATA1, S

(7-pin SATA1, S(7-pin SATA1, S

ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)ATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA
hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s
data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with
133 MB/s (Ultra ATA133).

PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA SATA Connectors

SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

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5.5.

2

IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)

5.

IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)

5.5.

IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin FRONT_1394)
This connector is for a 10-to-6-pin 1394 serial connector cable that

connects to a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plug to this
connector, and the 6-pin cable plug to the 1394 module. You can also
connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.

PTGD1-LA

+12V

TPB+

GND

TPA+

1

FRONT_1394

PTGD1-LA FRONT_1394 Connector

6.6.

USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)

6.

USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)

6.6.

USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)USB connectors (10-1 pin FRONT_USB1, FRONT_USB2)

GND

TPB-

+12V

TPA-

GND

If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB connectors
are available for additional USB ports. The USB headers comply with
USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection
speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB

1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and
simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. You can connect a
USB module to any of the USB connectors.

The USB module is purchased separately.

FRONT_USB1

GND

USB_P5+

USB_P5-

USB+5V

PTGD1-LA

NC

GND

USB+5V

USB_P6-

PTGD1-LA USB 2.0 Connectors

USB_P6+

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FRONT_USB

GND

USB_P5+

USB_P5-

USB+5V

NC

GND

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

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13

1313

7.7.

1

1

2

N

DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,

7.

DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,

7.7.

DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,DDR DIMM connectors (184-pin DIMMA1, DIMMA2,
DIMMB1, DIMMB2)DIMMB1, DIMMB2)

DIMMB1, DIMMB2)

DIMMB1, DIMMB2)DIMMB1, DIMMB2)
These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB system memory

using unbuffered ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR DIMMs.

DIMM_B

PTGD1-LA

DIMM_A

DIMM_A2DIMM_B

PTGD1-LA 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

8.8.

Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)

8.

Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)

8.8.

Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)Fan connectors (3-pin SYS_FAN, 4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W

max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow within the system can damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!

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PTGD1-LA Fan Connectors

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CPU_FA

SYS_FAN

GND
+12V
Rotation
PWN

GND
+12V
Rotation

9.9.

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Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)

9.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)

9.9.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD-IN, F_LINE_IN)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

CD_IN (Black) F_LINE_IN (White

PTGD1-LA

PTGD1-LA Internal Audio Connectors

10.10.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)

10.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)

10.10.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)Front panel audio connector (10-1 FRONT_PANEL)

Ground

Ground

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Ground

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows
convenient connection and control of audio devices.

HDD LEDReset

HDLED-

Ground

GND Reset

PWR

HDLED+

PLED-

PLED+

Power LEDPower Button

NC

FRONT_PANEL

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PTGD1-LA
Front Panel Audio Connector

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11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)

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11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)

11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)11. Front headphone connector (10-1 pin FRONT_AUDIO)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel headphone port.

AUD_FPOUT_L

AUD_MIC_JD

AUD_FPOUT_R

AUD_MIC2

AUD_MIC1

FRONT_AUDIO

PTGD1-LA

AUD_VCC

AUD_GND

AUD_RET_R

PTGD1-LA
Front HeadPhone & MIC-IN Header Connector

AUD_RET_L

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