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...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... (V1) March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...
...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... (V1) March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (...19 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 iii
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii P8Q67-M DO Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (...19 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 iii
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Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-14 2.4.8 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-15 2.5 Advanced menu 2-16 2.5.1 Trusted Computing 2-16 2.5.2 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration 2-18 2.5.4 PCH Configuration 2-18 2.5.5 SATA Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration 2-19 2.5.7 USB ...
Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 GPU Boost [OK 2-13 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-13 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-13 2.4.7 Offset Mode Sign 2-14 2.4.8 iGPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.9 DRAM Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.10 VCCIO Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.11 PCH Voltage [Auto 2-15 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 2-15 2.5 Advanced menu 2-16 2.5.1 Trusted Computing 2-16 2.5.2 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration 2-18 2.5.4 PCH Configuration 2-18 2.5.5 SATA Configuration 2-18 2.5.6 Intel TXT(LT) Configuration 2-19 2.5.7 USB ...
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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. However, there ... receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio...
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. However, there ... receiver is encouraged to try to radio communications. Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio...
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... the system. • When adding or removing devices to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
... the system. • When adding or removing devices to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than ... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ viii
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than ... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that may have been added by your dealer. Example: ++ viii
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...Gb/s connectors (blue) - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Anti-pop function * Use a chassis with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in the front panel to support...; Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), 5 configurations Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM: Intel® Q67 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel...
...Gb/s connectors (blue) - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Anti-pop function * Use a chassis with max. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are available in the front panel to support...; Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1(10), 5 configurations Intel® 82579 Gigabit LAN controller VIA® VT1708S 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM: Intel® Q67 Express Chipset: - 12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (8 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel...
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... connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
... connectors / buttons / switches BIOS Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS Anti-Surge Protection ASUS GPU Boost ASUS EPU 1 x PS/2 Mouse port (green) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 1 x Display Port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (P8Q67-M DO/TPM only) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports; 2 x USB 3.0 ports...
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ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. The layout varies with models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for the list of accessories. SB_PWR P8Q67-M DO/USB3... layout illustrations in your retailer. Before you install or remove any component, place it , check the items in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® P8Q67-M DO Series motherboard!
ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series motherboards include P8Q67-M DO/TPM and P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM two models. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. This is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package. The layout varies with models. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page x for the list of accessories. SB_PWR P8Q67-M DO/USB3... layout illustrations in your retailer. Before you install or remove any component, place it , check the items in this user guide are for buying an ASUS® P8Q67-M DO Series motherboard!
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the ...-pin module) DVI_VGA LPT LGA1155 5 USB56 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® 82579 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power TPM IC 1 PCIEX16 ASM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 1042 PCI1 Super I/O Intel® Q67 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G3 6 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 VIA VT1708S PCIEX4_1 64Mb BIOS 7 SPDIF_OUT USB1314 USB1112...
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1-2 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series DO NOT overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 1.2 1.2.1 Motherboard overview Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the ...-pin module) DVI_VGA LPT LGA1155 5 USB56 24.4cm(9.6in) USB34 EATXPWR LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® 82579 CHA_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power TPM IC 1 PCIEX16 ASM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM 1042 PCI1 Super I/O Intel® Q67 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 SATA3G_4 SATA3G3 6 SB_PWR SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 VIA VT1708S PCIEX4_1 64Mb BIOS 7 SPDIF_OUT USB1314 USB1112...
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... 3. Intel® Q67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 9. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second ...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 10. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 7. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ...
... 3. Intel® Q67 Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1~4 [blue]) 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 9. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® second ...Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-3 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 10. Intel® ME jumper (3-pin DIS_ME) 7. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the ...
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... but is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-4 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Any excess memory from the same vendor. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. 1.4 System memory... you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any...
... but is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system maps the total size of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less. 1-4 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Any excess memory from the same vendor. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with the same CAS latency. 1.4 System memory... you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with 8GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you do any...
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...) SS - EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA Chip NO. AD30908C8D-151C E0906 AD30908C8D-151C E0903 AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG 9FF22D9KPT 9KF27D9KPT - HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - - P8Q67-M DO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
...) SS - EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA Chip NO. AD30908C8D-151C E0906 AD30908C8D-151C E0903 AM5D5808DEWSBG AM5D5808FEQSBG 9FF22D9KPT 9KF27D9KPT - HMT112U6TFR8A-H9 1GB SS HYNIX J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - - P8Q67-M DO Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors A-Data A-Data A-Data A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR...
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... M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2GB DS 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Timing Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - DDR3-1066 MHz...
... M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS M2Y2G64CB8HC5N-BE 2GB DS M2Y2G64CBHA9N-BE 2GB DS 2GB DIMM PC3-8500 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Timing Micron 9GF22D9KPT 7 Micron 9HF22D9KPT 7 ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - Samsung 846 K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - DDR3-1066 MHz...
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... need to do so may cause you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... need to do so may cause you intend to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-8 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the...
... the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the...
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... Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to disable it . 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM DIS_ME 12 23 Normal Disable ME (Default) P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® ME jumper Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . This port is for... Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 1-10 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series
... Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to disable it . 1.7 Connectors 1.7.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM DIS_ME 12 23 Normal Disable ME (Default) P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Intel® ME jumper Disable the Intel® ME function before updating it . This port is for... Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN SPEED LED Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity Link Speed LED LED LAN port 1-10 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series
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...performance for your USB 3.0 devices. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. 12. 4. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (blue, on P8Q67-M DO/TPM). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB ...2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (black, on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system....
...performance for your USB 3.0 devices. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. 12. 4. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4 (blue, on P8Q67-M DO/TPM). USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB ...2.0/1.1 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 (black, on P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for any USB 3.0 port when installing Windows® operating system....
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series See section 2.5.10 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item ... chassis. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this...
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. 1-12 ASUS P8Q67-M DO Series See section 2.5.10 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item ... chassis. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, then install the module to [HD]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this...
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... sends a high-level signal to this connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature...CPU fan of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 These are shorted with a jumper cap. CPU and chassis fan connectors...
... sends a high-level signal to this connector. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature...CPU fan of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM P8Q67-M DO/USB3/TPM Chassis intrusion connector Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-13 These are shorted with a jumper cap. CPU and chassis fan connectors...