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2.1.7 Front I/O Connector
To install ASUS Q-Connector
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USB 2.0
To install USB 2.0 connectorTo install front panel audio connector
USB 3.0
To install USB 3.0 connector
AAFP
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2.1.8 Expansion Card installation
To install PCIe x16 cards
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2.2 BIOS update utility
USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering\
 the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB \
port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated aut\
omatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1.  Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website.
2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to M7H.CAP.
3. Copy M7H.CAP to the root directory of your USB storage device.
4. Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS F\
lashback port.
5. Press the USB BIOS Flashback button. 
A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled. The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete.
• For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3.
• Connect your USB keyboard on the KeyBot port if you want to use the KeyBot feature.
Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is damaged during the \
process and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local\
 ASUS Service Center.
USB BIOS Flashback buttonKeyBot port USB BIOS Flashback port
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2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1  Rear I/O connection
* and ** :   Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and\
 audio port definitions.
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port
2. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 
3. VGA port
4. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4. Lower port supports USB BIOS Flasback feature.
5. LAN (RJ-45) port*
6. Intel® USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8. Upper port supports the KeyBot feature.
7. HDMI port
8. DVI port 
9. USB BIOS Flashback button
10. Intel® USB 3.0 ports 5 and 6. 
11. Audio I/O ports**
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* LAN ports LED indications
• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
• USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
•  Due to the design of the Intel® 9 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some le\
gacy USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
** Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
SPEED LEDACT/LINK LED
LAN port
Activity Link LEDSpeed LED
StatusDescriptionStatusDescription
OFFNo linkOFF10 Mbps connection
ORANGELinkedORANGE100 Mbps connection
BLINKINGData activityGREEN1 Gbps connection
PortHeadset 2.1-channel4.1-channel5.1-channel7.1-channel
Light BlueLine InLine InLine InLine In
LimeLine OutFront Speaker OutFront Speaker OutFront Speaker Out
PinkMic InMic InMic InMic In
Orange––Center/Sub wooferCenter/Sub woofer
Black–Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
Gray–––Side Speaker Out
2.3.2  Audio I/O connections
Audio I/O ports
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Connect to Headphone and Mic
Connect to Stereo Speakers
Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers
Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers
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Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers
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2.4 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 
2. Ensure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system \
chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge p\
rotector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
 a. Monitor
 b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
  c. System power
6.  After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel cas\
e lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you p\
ress the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with the “green” standa\
rds or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or change fr\
om orange to green after the system LED turns on.
 The system then runs the power-on self tests (POST). While the tests a\
re running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages\
 appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time y\
ou turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper \
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
BIOS BeepDescription
One short beepVGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected 
One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)No memory detected
One continuous beep followed by three short beepsNo VGA detected
One continuous beep followed by four short beepsHardware component failure
7. At power on, hold down the  key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow \
the instructions in Chapter 3.
2.5   Turning off the computer
While the system is ON, press the power button for less than four second\
s to put the system on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Press the\
 power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode reg\
ardless of the BIOS setting.
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