Elitegroup A990FXM-A Deluxe (V1.0) - Manual (Page 21)

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Installing the Motherboard
SPDIFO: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors
These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data
transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-
nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-
patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground - -
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
2 +5VA 5V analog Power
3 Key No pin
4 GND Ground
Pin Signal Name Function
1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output