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[ASROCK A75 EXTREME6] Please help me configure the PIN connections
Hello, I've just built my first PC from the chassis up, but I'm a bit confused about some of the PIN connections. I entered the data for my new build on my profile page for easy reference, and I created an xtra-large graphic of the most confusing of the two connections I need help with — the SYSTEM PANEL HEADER, which I am uploading.
This being my first motherboard build, I only just realized that one of the greatest sources of confusion for me is that I was attempting to explicitly match the labels on the tiny lead wires from the front system panel on my chassis with what I was seeing in my Asrock manual. I only realized after sleeping on it overnight that they're two completely different brands. Well DUH (no wonder these labels don't match the reference in the Asrock manual) (I'm only glad I didn't make a complete fool of myself showing up here before sorting that minor detail lol).
Now, I have a mid-tower gaming case by Antec (as you'll see on my profile) and the front chassis panel containing such things as the
came with five wired PIN connections. Two of these are are single leads; the remaining three are double leads (meaning, two-wires joined to fill two pins):
Where you see a lead color-labeled identically to one with its black label, that is the color of that particular wire in its pair. Note the first two pins are the two single leads, which Antec has labeled POWER LED+ and POWER LED-.
If someone experienced with the A75 EXTREME6's motherboard layout could just confirm that I have interpreted the instructions from the manual correctly I'd appreciate it. So there is that.
Next . . . the Antec Chassis front power panel also has a variety of very thick (joined) wire sets which go to various other hookups (eg. USB, audio). The only one of these I am a bit confused about is the one that gave me the option of plugging in either HD AUDIO . . . or something called "AC'97". I presume that since I don't even recognize what AC'97 is that I am safe to just go with the HD AUDIO jack of this pigtailed set?
And finally, thank you so much for this forum! I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions about obscure pins and various other tweaks on this motherboard but this is a good starting point. Thanks and I'll look forward to your reply.
semicodin
This being my first motherboard build, I only just realized that one of the greatest sources of confusion for me is that I was attempting to explicitly match the labels on the tiny lead wires from the front system panel on my chassis with what I was seeing in my Asrock manual. I only realized after sleeping on it overnight that they're two completely different brands. Well DUH (no wonder these labels don't match the reference in the Asrock manual) (I'm only glad I didn't make a complete fool of myself showing up here before sorting that minor detail lol).
Now, I have a mid-tower gaming case by Antec (as you'll see on my profile) and the front chassis panel containing such things as the
- POWER BUTTON
- RESET BUTTON
- USB JACKS
- AUDIO JACKS
- LED LIGHTS
came with five wired PIN connections. Two of these are are single leads; the remaining three are double leads (meaning, two-wires joined to fill two pins):
Where you see a lead color-labeled identically to one with its black label, that is the color of that particular wire in its pair. Note the first two pins are the two single leads, which Antec has labeled POWER LED+ and POWER LED-.
If someone experienced with the A75 EXTREME6's motherboard layout could just confirm that I have interpreted the instructions from the manual correctly I'd appreciate it. So there is that.
Next . . . the Antec Chassis front power panel also has a variety of very thick (joined) wire sets which go to various other hookups (eg. USB, audio). The only one of these I am a bit confused about is the one that gave me the option of plugging in either HD AUDIO . . . or something called "AC'97". I presume that since I don't even recognize what AC'97 is that I am safe to just go with the HD AUDIO jack of this pigtailed set?
And finally, thank you so much for this forum! I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions about obscure pins and various other tweaks on this motherboard but this is a good starting point. Thanks and I'll look forward to your reply.
semicodin
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Thx. My last Intel was a Packard Bell 486DX25 if that tells ya anything
but before I pronounce this PSU 
I didn't even know such a test existed. This is definitely going into my hardware reference folder, right next to MEMTEST. Heading for Google right now and will report back . . .
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