MSi MS-6566 User Manual

MSI

845 U ltra-C

MS- 6566 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard

Version 1.0

G52-MA00498

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: Dec. 2001

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 pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip­ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

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.

V OIR LA N OTICE D’INSTA LLATION AVANT DE RA CCORD ER AU RESEAU .

Micro- Star International MS-6566

Tested to comply
with FCC Standard

For Home or Office Use

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Edit ion

Dec. 2001

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V 1.0 First release Dec. 2001

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Safety Instructions

1. Read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Save this User’s Guide for possible use later.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a stable and flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating. Note: Do not cover the openings.

6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 110/220V before connecting the equip­ment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not
place anything on the power cord.

8. Alw ays unplug the power cord before inser ting 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 the equipment
or cause an electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:

l the power cord or plug is damaged
l liquid has penetrated into the equipment
l the equipment has been exposed to moisture
l the equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according

to User’s Guide

l the equipment was dropped and damaged
l the equipment has obvious signs of breakage

12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a stor­ag e temp erature of 6 00 C (1400F) or a bove, which may damage the
equipment.

CAUTION: To p reve nt explo sion caused by impro per batt ery
replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended
by the manufacturer only.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................ 1-1

Mainboard Specification ..............................................................................1-2

Mainboar d Layout ........................................................................................ 1-4

Quick Components Guide ............................................................................ 1-5

MSI Special Features.................................................................................... 1-6

Fuzzy Lo gic™ III ....................................................................................1-6

PC Alert™ III ..........................................................................................1-7

D-Bracket™ ............................................................................................1-8

Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .................................................................1-10

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup............................................................................... 2-1

Central Processing Unit: CPU......................................................................2-2

CPU Installation Procedures................................................................ 2-2

Installing the CPU Fan ..........................................................................2-3

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure.............................................. 2-4

Mem ory ........................................................................................................... 2-5

Introduction to DDR SDRAM............................................................. 2-5

DDR Module Combination...................................................................2-6

Installing DDR Modules.......................................................................2-6

Power Supply................................................................................................. 2-7

A TX 20-Pin Power Connector: JW1 .................................................... 2-7

A TX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ...................................................... 2-7

Back Panel ...................................................................................................... 2-8

Mouse Connector: JKBMS1................................................................ 2-8

Keyboar d Connector: JKBMS1........................................................... 2-9

USB Connectors .................................................................................... 2-9

Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B........................................2-10

Joystick/Midi Connectors.................................................................. 2-10

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Audio Port Connectors ......................................................................2-10

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ............................................................2-11

Connectors................................................................................................... 2-12

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ............................................... 2-12

IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ................................................. 2-12

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ................................................ 2-13

CD-I n Connector: JCD1 ......................................................................2-14

Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 ........................................................2-14

Modem- In Connector: JMD1 ............................................................. 2-14

Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 .......................................... 2-15

W ake On Ring Connector: JWR1 ...................................................... 2-16

Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 ............................................2-16

Front Panel Connector: JFP1 & JFP2 ................................................ 2-17

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ............................................ 2-18

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 .......................................................... 2-19

D-Bracket™ Connector: JDB1........................................................... 2-20

Jumpers......................................................................................................... 2-21

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.............................................................. 2-21

Slots ..............................................................................................................2-22

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ............................................. 2-22

PCI Slots ............................................................................................... 2-23

CNR (Communication Network Riser) ..............................................2-23

PCI Interrupt Request Routing .......................................................... 2-24

Chapter 3. AMI BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 3-1

Entering Setup............................................................................................... 3-2

Selecting the First Boot Device...........................................................3-2

Control Keys.......................................................................................... 3-3

Getting Help ........................................................................................... 3-3

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The Main Menu ............................................................................................. 3-4

Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................3-6

Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................ 3-8

Advanced Chip set Features ...................................................................... 3-12

Power Management Setup......................................................................... 3-14

PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................3-17

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................3-19

Hardware Monitor Setup ............................................................................ 3-22

Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults........................................ 3-24

Supe rvisor/User Password ........................................................................3-25

IDE HDD AUTO Detection ........................................................................ 3-27

App endix A: MSI Smart Key .............................................................................A-1

Installing MSI Smart Key............................................................................A-2

Using MSI Smart Key..................................................................................A-3

Glossary................................................................................................................G -1

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Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the MS-6566 v1.X ATX mainboard. The MS­6566 v1.X is based on Intel® 845D & ICH2 chipsets for optimal system efficiency.
Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4 processors in the 478 pin package,
the MS-6566 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform
solution.

TOPICS

Mainboard Specification 1-2

Mainboard Layout 1-4

Quick Components Guide 1-5

MSI Special Features 1-6

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Chapter 1

Mainboard Specification

CPU

Support Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in 478 pin package
Support 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz , 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.
2GHz and up* (* not tested yet)

Chipset

Intel® 845 chipset (593 FC-BGA)

- AGP 4x slot (1.5V only)

- Support 100MHz FSB

- Support 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus
Intel® ICH2 chipset (360 EBGA)

- AC97 Controller Integrated

- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA 100

- Low pin count interface for SIO

Main Memory

Support two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots
Support up to 2 GB memory size

Slots

One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot (1.5V only)
Six PCI 2.2v 32-bit Master PCI bus slots
One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot

On-Board IDE

An IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes
Can connect up to four IDE devices.

Note: The AGP slot DOES NOT support 3.3V AGP card. Use of

3.3V AGP card may cause damage to the mainboard.

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Getting Started

On-Board Peripherals

On-board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

- 2 serial ports (COM 1 + COM 2)

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 4 USB ports (Rear x 2/ Front x 2)

- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port

Audio

ICH2 chip integrated
AC97 codec supports 2 channel Audio

BIOS

The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play function which detects the
peripherals devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications

Dimension

ATX Form Factor 30.5cm x 20cm

Mounting

6 mounting holes

Others

Vcore/Vio adjustable
LAN/Modem Wake-up function
ACPI support, including STR/STD
PC 2001 compliant

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Chapter 1

Mainboard Layout

Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard

USB
ports

Top :
Game port

Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic

Codec

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JDB1

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CFAN1

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AGP Slot

PCI Slot 1

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PCI Slot 2

ICH 2

PCI Slot 3

JGS1

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PCI Slot 4

PCI Slot 5

PCI Slot 6

JIR1

JWR1

FDD1

JUSB1

BATT

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JBAT1

IDE 1

IDE 2

JFP2

JFP1

845 Ultra-C (MS-6566 v1.X) ATX Mainboard

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Getting Started

Quick Components Guide

Component Function Reference
JW1 ATX 20-pin power connector See p. 2-7
JPW1 ATX 12V power connector See p. 2-7
JKBMS1 Mouse connector See p. 2-8
JKBMS1 Keyboard connector See p. 2-9
USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-9
COM A & COM B Serial port connector See p. 2-10
LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-11
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-12
JIR1 IrDA infrared module connector See p. 2-12
IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-13
JCD1 CD-in connector See p. 2-14
JAUX1 Aux line-in connector See p. 2-14
JMD1 Modem-in connector See p. 2-14
CFAN1/SFAN1 Fan power connectors See p. 2-15
JWR1 Wake on ring connector See p. 2-16
JGS1 Power Saving Switch See p. 2-16
JFP1/JFP2 Front panel connectors See p. 2-17
JAUD1 Front panel audio connector See p. 2-18
JUSB1 Front USB connector See p. 2-19
JDB1 D-Bracket connector See p. 2-20
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-21
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP card See p. 2-22
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-23
CNR Slot Connecting to expansion card See p. 2-23

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Chapter 1

MSI Special Features

Fuzzy Logic III

The Fuzzy Logic III utility allows users to overclock the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus) frequency in the Windows environment. Select the CPU fre­quency you prefer and click Go to apply the frequency or click Save allowing
the system to run at the specified frequency each time when the system is
powered on.

Features:

l Display Current System Status

- CPU Fan

- CPU Temp.

- Vcore

- Vio

- Memory Clock

- CPU Clock

- AGP Clock

- PCI Clock

l Adjust CPU FSB Frequency

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Getting Started

PC Alert III

The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility
is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status
during real time operation:

* monitor CPU & system temperatures

* monitor fan speed(s)

* monitor system voltage

* 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 users disable the warning.

Note: Items shown on PC Alert III vary depending on your systems

status.

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Chapter 1

D-Bracket (optional)

D-Bracket is an external USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs,
which use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The
LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4
LEDs can debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other
failures. This special feature is very useful for the overclocking users. These
users can use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures.

D-Bracket

Red

Green

D-Bracket Description

System Power ON

1 2

3 4

Early Chipset Initialization

Memory Detection Test

Testing VGA BIOS

- The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or

not installed properly.

- Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if

the memory module is damaged or not installed properly.

Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.

Initializing Keyboard Controller.

- This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.

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Getting Started

D-Bracket Description

Processor Initialization

1 2

3 4

Initializing Video Interface

BIOS Sign On

Testing Base and Extended Memory

Initializing Hard Drive Controller

Initializing Floppy Drive Controller

Boot Attempt

Operating System Booting

- This will show information regarding the processor (like

brand name, system bus, etc)

Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)

- This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video

onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.

- This will start showing information about logo, processor

brand name, etc.

- Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended

memory above 1MB using various patterns.

Assign Resources to all ISA.

- This will initialize IDE drive and controller.

- This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller.

- This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

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Chapter 1

Live BIOS/Live Driver

The Live BIOS & Live Driver is a tool used to detect
and update your BIOS and drivers online so that you dont need
to search for the correct BIOS or drivers version through the
whole web site. To use the function, you need to install the
MSI Live Update Series application. After installation, the
MSI Live Update Series icon (as the right view) will appear on the screen.

Double click the MSI Live Update Series icon, and the following screen
will appear.

Four buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.

ll

l Live BIOS  Updates the BIOS online. If your motherboard does not support

ll

the function, the sorry message is displayed.

ll

l Live Driver  Updates the drivers online. If your motherboard does not support

ll

the function, the sorry message is displayed.

ll

l Live VGA BIOS  Updates the VGA BIOS online. If your VGA device does not

ll

support the function, the sorry message appears.

ll

l Live VGA Driver  Updates the VGA driver online. If your VGA device does not

ll

support the function, the sorry message is displayed.

For more information on the update instructions, insert the companion CD and
refer to the Live Update Series Guide under the Manual tab.

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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.

TOPICS

Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2

Memory 2-5

Power Supply 2-7

Back Panel 2-8

Connectors 2-12

Jumpers 2-21

Slots 2-22

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Chapter 2

Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 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
find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install
them before turning on the computer.

CPU Installation Procedures

1. Pull the lever sideways away

from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.

2. Look for the gold arrow. The

gold arrow should point to­wards the lever pivot. The
CPU will only fit in the correct
orientation.

3. Hold the CPU down firmly,

and then close the lever to
complete the installation.

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to

WARNING!

protect the CPU from overheating.

Sliding

Plate

Gold Arrow

Dot

Open Lever

Close
Lever

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Hardware Setup

Installing the CPU Fan

As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you
need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the
instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:

1. Locate the CPU and its retention

mechanism on the motherboard.

retention mechanism

3. Mount the fan on top of the

heatsink. Press down the fan until
its four clips get wedged in the
holes of the retention mechanism.

2. Position the heatsink onto the re­tention mechanism.

4. Press the two levers down to
fasten the fan. Each lever can be
pressed down in only ONE
direction.

levers

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Chapter 2

5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power
connector on the board.

fan power cable

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPU Clock = 100MHz

Core/Bus ratio = 14

then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio

= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4GHz

Overclocking

This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.

WARNING!

However, please make sure your components are able to
tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks

caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.

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Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V unbuffered DDR DIMM
with 4 memory banks. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules
on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one DIMM
module must be installed.

DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~2)

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but
doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as op­posed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules
rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory band­width makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations and
servers.

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Chapter 2

DDR Module Combination

You can install either single-sided or double-sided 184-pin DDR DIMM
modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR
DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The
number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only
fit in the right orientation.

You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:

Slot Momory Module Total Memory

Slot 1 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 64MB~1GB

(Bank 0 & 1) 512MB, 1GB

Slot 2 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 64MB~1GB

(Bank 2 & 3) 512MB, 1GB

Maximum System Memory Supported 64MB~2GB

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR 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.

Volt

notch

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

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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 Power Connector: JW1

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To con­nect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs 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. The power connector supports instant
power on function which means that system will boot up immediately when the
power supply connector is inserted on the board.

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

1

11

JPW1

4

3
1

2

JPW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

JW1

JW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
45V
5 GND
65V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V

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20

PIN SIGNAL

11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V

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Chapter 2

Back Panel

The Back Panel provides the following connectors:

Mouse

Keyboard USB

Parallel

COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC

Midi/Joystick

Mouse Connector: JKBMS1

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:

Pin Definition

6

4

2

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

5

3

1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 NC No connection

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Hardware Setup

Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into
this connector.

Pin Definition

6

4

2

5

3

1

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA
2 N C No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock
6 N C No connection

USB Connectors

The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
ths connector.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

USB Ports

USB Port Description

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 VCC +5V
2 -Data 0 Negative Data Channel 0
3 +Data0 Positive Data Channel 0
4 GND Ground
5 VCC +5V
6 -Data 1 Negative Data Channel 1
7 +Data 1 Positive Data Channel 1
8 GND Ground

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