MSI E7230 Master-FA4R, E7230 Master, MS-9618 User Manual
E7230 Master Series
MS-9618 (v1.X) ATX Server Board
English Version
G52-S9618X1
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Copyright Notice
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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release September 2005
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT leave this mainboard in an unconditioned environment with storage
temperature above 70oC (158oF) or operating temperature above 35oC (95oF); it
may damage the mainboard.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for 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 installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.
† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’ INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-9618
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement
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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision History..............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features..........................................................................................1-5
PC Alert™ III..................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM......................................................................2-7
Memory Module Population Rules...............................................................2-7
Installing DDR2 Modules..............................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1............................................2-9
ATX 4-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPW1...................................................2-9
Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple)..................2-10
Serial Port....................................................................................................2-11
VGA Port......................................................................................................2-11
USB Ports...................................................................................................2-12
LAN (RJ-45) Jacks.....................................................................................2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................................2-13
Connectors........................................................................................................2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1..........................................................2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1........................................................................2-14
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4...................................................2-15
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-16
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Front Panel Connector: JFP1....................................................................2-16
Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1.................................................2-17
LAN LED Connectors: JACT1, JACT2......................................................2-17
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, SFAN1/2/3/4.................................2-17
LCD Panel Connector: JLCD1...................................................................2-18
Serial Port Header: COM2.........................................................................2-18
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2..................................................2-19
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-20
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-20
BIOS Write Protect Jumper: J2.................................................................2-21
LAN Disable/Enable Jumpers: J5, J8........................................................2-21
Slots....................................................................................................................2-22
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots.......................2-22
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-22
PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-23
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................................3-1
Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2
Getting Help..................................................................................................3-2
General Help <F1>.......................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar.......................................................................................................3-3
Main......................................................................................................................3-4
Advanced............................................................................................................3-7
Security..............................................................................................................3-18
Power.................................................................................................................3-19
Boot....................................................................................................................3-20
Exit......................................................................................................................3-21
Appendix A: Intel ICH7R SATA RAID (Optional).................................................A-1
BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................A-2
Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM to Create, Delete, and
Reset RAID Volumes....................................................................................A-2
Installing Software..............................................................................................A-8
Install Driver in Windows 2000 / 2003.......................................................A-8
Installation of Intel Matrix Stroage Console...............................................A-9
RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................A-14
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk...................................................A-15
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the E7230 Master Series (MS-9618 v1.X),
an excellent ATX server board from MSI.
Based on the innovative Intel® E7230 & Intel® ICH7R chipsets for
optimal system efficiency, the E7230 Master Series mainboard accommodates the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 / Pentium® D processors
in LGA775 package and supports up to four 240-pin 533/667MHz
unbuffered ECC DDR-II DIMMs to provide the maximum of 8GB memory
capacity.
In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, this mainboard can
provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose server/workstation, as well as in the future.
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
† Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 / Pentium® D processors in LGA775 package
† Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Chipset
† Intel® E7230 Northbridge
- Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 / Pentium® D processors Front Side Bus (FSB) at
533/800/1066 MT/s
- PCI Express external graphics support
- Supports DDR-II 533/667 memory interface
† Intel® ICH7R Southbridge
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec
- 4 SATAII ports with transfer rate up to 3Gb/s
- 1 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC
- ACPI 2.0 Compliant
- Serial ATA RAID 0, RAID 1, and Matrix RAID
- Integrated AHCI controller
Main Memory
† Supports four unbuffered ECC DIMMs of 1.8 Volt DDR-II SDRAM
† Supports up to 8GB memory size
† Supports Dual-Channel DDR-II 533/667 memory interface
(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi
com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Slots
† Three 32-bit/33MHz v2.3 PCI slots (support 3.3V/5V PCI bus interface)
† One PCI Express x8 slot (this PCIE_2 slot will accept x8 cards, but run at x4
speeds / PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)
† One PCI Express x8 slot (this PCIE_1 slot will accept x8 cards and run at x8
speeds / PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)
HDD Interface
† Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controller integrated in ICH7R
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes
- Can connect up to two Ultra ATA drives
† SATAII controller integrated in ICH7R
- Up to 300MB/sec data transfer rate
- Can connect up to four SATA devices
- Supports AHCI controller with SATA RAID 0, SATA RAID 1, SATA RAID 5, SATA
RAID 10 and Matrix RAID (ICH7R)
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Onboard Peripherals
† 1 floppy port supports one FDD with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB
† 1 PS/2 keyboard port
† 1 PS/2 mouse port
† 1 serial port & 1 serial pinheader
† 1 VGA port
† 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
† 2 RJ-45 ports (with LEDs)
† 6 USB ports (4 on the front and 2 on the rear)
Onboard Graphics
† ATI Radeon 7000 Graphics Controller
- Onboard 16MB Video SDRAM
- Uses PCI 32-bit/33MHz interface on ICH7R
Onboard LAN
† Intel 82573V/L Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Uses PCI Express x1 interface on ICH7R
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s, and 1000Mb/s
Power Management Features
† Wake up on LAN (WOL), wake up on serial ring, wake up on PCI
† RTC alarm and wake up
† Wake up on keyboard/mouse/USB from S1
† Supports ACPI S1, S4, S5 function
System Management
† SMBus (I2C)
† Temperature, voltage, and fan monitors
† Chassis intrusion
Operating Environment
† Operating Temperature Range: +10oC ~ +35oC (+50oF ~ +95oF)
† Non-Operating Temperature Range: -40oC ~ +70oC (-104oF ~ +158oF)
BIOS
† The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
† The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications
Mounting and Dimension
† ATX Form Factor: 30.5cm (L) x 24.4cm (W)
† 9 mounting holes
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PCI 2
PCIE_2
PCIE_1
BATT+BIOS
JUSB1
JBAT1
SFAN3
CPU_FAN1
IDE 1
Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
VGA Port
USB
Ports
JPWR1
J5
PC82573V
LAN Jacks
PC82573V
N217230C1
J7
N217230C1
J6
J8
Mainboard Layout
S FAN 2
S FAN 1
INTEL
E7230
SFAN4
ATI
PCI 3
RADEON
C O M 2
JLCD 1
ATX1
J U S B 2
JACT1
JACT2
JFP1
S ATA4
S ATA3
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4
1-4
JGS1
INTEL
ICH7R
PCI 1
JCI1
FDD 1
J2
E7230 Master Series (MS-9618 v1.X) ATX Server Board
S ATA2
S ATA1
Getting Started
MSI Special Features
PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the application CD. The utility is just like your
PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation:
ö monitor CPU & system temperatures
ö monitor fan speed(s)
ö monitor system voltage
ö monitor chassis intrusion
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program
main screen will be immediately shown on the
screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
This will continue to be shown until user disables
the warning.
MSI Reminds You...
Items shown on PC Alert™ III vary depending on your system status.
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures. For some
components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components
will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
Static electricity may damage the components.
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Quick Components Guide
I/O Ports,
p.2-10
J5/J8, p.2-21
PCI Express
Slots, p.2-22
JPW1, p.2-9
CPU_FAN1, p.2-17
CPU, p.2-3
SFAN2/1,
p.2-17
DIMM1/2/3/4, p.2-7
COM2, p.2-18
JLCD1, p.2-18
ATX1, p.2-9
JUSB2, p.2-19
JACT1/2,
p.2-17
JFP1, p.2-16
SATA4/
SATA3, p.2-15
IDE1, p.2-14
SFAN4, p.2-17
SFAN3, p.2-17
JGS1, p.2-17
PCI Slots,
p.2-22
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FDD1, p.2-14
J2, p.2-21
SATA2/
SATA1, p.2-15
JCI1, p.2-16
JBAT1, p.2-20
JUSB1, p.2-19
Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 / Pentium® D processors in 775-pin
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called LGA775 for easy CPU installation.
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please
make sure your components are able to tolerate such extreme settings while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product
specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the dam-
ages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Alignment Key Alignment Key
The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some
silicone heat transfer compound
on it for better heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
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CPU & Cooler Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact your dealer
to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile, do not forget
to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing the heat sink/
cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will
cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1.The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU,
always cover it to protect the
socket pin.
3.The pins of socket reveal.
2.Remove the cap from lever hinge
side (as the arrow shows).
4.Open the load lever.
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Hardware Setup
5.Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.
6.After confirming the CPU
direction for correct mating, put
down the CPU in the socket
housing frame. Be sure to grasp
on the edge of the CPU base.
Note that the alignment keys are
matched.
alignment
key
7.Visually inspect if the CPU is
seated well into the socket. If
not, take out the CPU with pure
vertical motion and reinstall.
8.Cover the load plate onto the
package.
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9.Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then
secure the lever with the hook
under retention tab.
11.Press the four hooks down to
fasten the cooler. Then rotate the
locking switch (refer to the
correct direction marked on it) to
lock the hooks.
10. Align the holes on the mainboard
with the heatsink. Push down the
cooler until its four clips get
wedged into the holes of the
mainboard.
12.Turn over the mainboard to
confirm that the clip-ends are
correctly inserted.
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locking
switch
MSI Reminds You...
1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your
system.
2.Check the information in PC Health Status of H/W Monitor in BIOS
(refer to p.3-21 for details) for the CPU temperature.
3.Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.
4. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin
with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damage.
5. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.
Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.
Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard supports up to four 240-pin 533/667MHz unbuffered ECC DDR-II
DIMMs to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity.
Since DDR2 modules are not interchangeable with DDR and the DDR2 standard is not
backwards compatible, you should always install DDR2 memory module in the DDR2
slot (DIMM1~DIMM4). Otherwise, you will not be able to boot up your system and your
mainboard might be damaged.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .
DIMM1~DIMM4
(from left to right)
Channel A (DIMM1, DIMM2)
Channel B (DIMM3, DIMM4)
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM
DDR2 is a new technology of memory module, and its speed is the top limit of current
DDR technology. DDR2 uses a 1.8V supply for core and I/O voltage, compared to 2.
5V for DDR, and requires 28% less power than DDR chips. DDR2 truly is the future of
memory, but will require some changes as the technology is not backwardly compatible and only motherboards specifically designed for DDR2 memory will be able to
support these chips.
DDR2 incorporates new features at the chip level that give it better signal integrity,
thereby enabling higher clock speeds.
DDR2 modules have 240 pins, versus 184 pins on a DDR module, and the length of
DDR2 module is 5.25”. DDR2 modules have smaller and tighter spaced pins. The
height of DDR2 modules varies, but they will typically be less than 1.3” in height.
Memory Module Population Rules
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum
size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their
own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for single-
channel DDR2, while both channels populated with the same amount of
memory size will work as dual-channel DDR2.
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DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) DIMM4 (Ch B) System Density
256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 512MB~2GB
256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 512MB~2GB
256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 512MB~2GB
256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 512MB~2GB
256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 256MB~1GB 1GB~4GB
MSI Reminds You...
-Dual-channel DDR2 works ONLY in the 5 combinations listed in
the table shown in the previous page.
-Please select the identical memory modules to install on the dual
channel, and DO NOT install three memory modules on three
DIMMs, or it may cause some failure.
-Always insert the memory modules into the Channel A slots first.
-Due to the South Bridge resource deployment, the system density
will only be detected up to 3+GB (not full 4GB) when each DIMM is
installed with an 1GB memory module.
Installing DDR2 Modules
1. The DDR2 DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will
only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in
until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
Notch
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted
in the socket.
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Hardware Setup
Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting
the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed
properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX
power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper
orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.
ATX 4-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPW1
This connector provides 12V power output to the CPU.
ATX1 Pin Definition
10
1
ATX1
3 4
1
JPW1
20
11
PIN SIGNAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND
6 5V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V
JPW1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL
2
1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V
MSI Reminds You...
1. Maker sure that these two connectors are connected to adequate
ATX power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.
2. Power supply of 350watts (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.
3. ATX 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.
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Back Panel
Parallel
Mouse
Keyboard COM Port USB Ports
VGA Port
LAN1
LAN2
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple)
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® mouse/keyboard directly
into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
2-10
6
4
2
5
3
1
PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse/Keyboard Clock Mouse/Keyboard clock
6 NC No connection
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