F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Unknown adapter available for X570 Dark Hero

Unknown adapter available for X570 Dark Hero

Unknown adapter available for X570 Dark Hero

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lewmas17
Member
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12-23-2019, 03:21 AM
#1
I've been in contact with support where i bought it, and I've read the manual several times. Nobody can tell me what this port is for. Sry if it's completely obvious, and im just missing something. I think I'll get an awnser here way before i hear back from asus.
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lewmas17
12-23-2019, 03:21 AM #1

I've been in contact with support where i bought it, and I've read the manual several times. Nobody can tell me what this port is for. Sry if it's completely obvious, and im just missing something. I think I'll get an awnser here way before i hear back from asus.

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BlurryFqce
Senior Member
486
12-23-2019, 02:58 PM
#2
It seems likely it's a debugging port, possibly for Asus in RMAs.
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BlurryFqce
12-23-2019, 02:58 PM #2

It seems likely it's a debugging port, possibly for Asus in RMAs.

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ToastaStroodel
Member
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12-23-2019, 03:57 PM
#3
It would make sense. From what you observe, it isn't displayed in the layout and, as you mentioned, it isn't labeled.
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ToastaStroodel
12-23-2019, 03:57 PM #3

It would make sense. From what you observe, it isn't displayed in the layout and, as you mentioned, it isn't labeled.

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Luks_Gamer
Junior Member
18
12-23-2019, 11:54 PM
#4
I inquired with ASUS regarding this on my B350-F Gaming. They explained it's a "debug port, like for accessing the BIOS and system diagnostics." You don't have to utilize it.
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Luks_Gamer
12-23-2019, 11:54 PM #4

I inquired with ASUS regarding this on my B350-F Gaming. They explained it's a "debug port, like for accessing the BIOS and system diagnostics." You don't have to utilize it.

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KingJaydxn
Member
240
12-25-2019, 02:28 PM
#5
Thanks! Yeah, I'll never use it, but when you sitt there for hours working on your rig. It bugs me to look at something i have no idea what its for. Now i know, and can build in peace.
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KingJaydxn
12-25-2019, 02:28 PM #5

Thanks! Yeah, I'll never use it, but when you sitt there for hours working on your rig. It bugs me to look at something i have no idea what its for. Now i know, and can build in peace.

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SinixYT
Member
224
12-27-2019, 09:00 AM
#6
These types of headers are generally used for:
- Diagnosis (extracting specific details from the board, such as BIOS version)
- Programming a chip (ICSP/ISP header is the usual term; its proximity to a chip underneath supports this idea)
- Jumpers (to activate or deactivate certain board features)
In any case, it's not intended for users or consumers, so it isn't labeled in manuals and likely lacks silkscreen information.
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SinixYT
12-27-2019, 09:00 AM #6

These types of headers are generally used for:
- Diagnosis (extracting specific details from the board, such as BIOS version)
- Programming a chip (ICSP/ISP header is the usual term; its proximity to a chip underneath supports this idea)
- Jumpers (to activate or deactivate certain board features)
In any case, it's not intended for users or consumers, so it isn't labeled in manuals and likely lacks silkscreen information.