Dual Channel memory Supports PC3200/2700 DDR 1 x PCI-Express x16 slot Expansion slots 3 x PCI slots 1 x ASUS proprietary PCI expander connector (AmberineM no Support) Storage ATI SB400 Supports : 2 x UltraDMA100/66/33 connectors, PIO Mode 3/4 Supports 4 ATAPI IDE, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and LS-120...
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Internal I/O 1 x Floppy connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 4 USB ports 1 x IEEE 1394 connector for additional 1394 port 1 x CPU and SYSTEM/Chassis FAN connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX power connector 1 x Serial port 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD/AUX audio connectors...
Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. A8AE-LE A8AE-LE CPU Socket 939 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. A8AE-LE A8AE-LE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network card, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card install on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) Motherboard...
CLRTC A8AE-LE Clear CMOS Normal A8AE-LE Clear RTC RAM (Default) 2. Clear Password (3-pin CLPWD) This jumper allows you to clear the password in CMOS. To erase the Password move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (Default) to pins 1-2 (Clear Password). Keep the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3.
6 - c h a n n e l 6 - c h a n n e l Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer ASUS A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) Motherboard...
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12. S-Video Out port. This port connects an external Video output device via a S-Video cable. 13. Composite Out port . This port connects an external audio output device via a Composite cable. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) Motherboard...
PIN 1. A8AE-LE PIN 1 A8AE-LE Floppy disk drive connector 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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2. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA100/66/33 cable is intentional. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. A8AE-LE PIN 1 PIN 1 A8AE-LE IDE connectors ASUS A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) Motherboard...
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A8AE-LE Fan connectors 6. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD_IN1, AUX_IN1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. A8AE-LE AUX_IN1 CD_IN1 A8AE-LE Internal audio connectors ASUS A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) Motherboard...
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F_USB1 F_USB2 A8AE-LE A8AE-LE USB 2.0 connectors 8. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin F_1394) This connector is for a 10-to-6-pin 1394 serial connector cable that connects to a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plug to this connector, and the 6-pin cable plug to the 1394 module.
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By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. F_AUDIO1 A8AE-LE A8AE-LE Front audio connector ASUS A8AE-LE (Amberine/AmberineM) Motherboard...
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PWR LED PWR BTN F_PANEL1 A8AE-LE HD LED RESET A8AE-LE System panel connector • System Power LED Lead (2-pin PWR LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.