@Kronos
The ATX-standard does NOT force any layout tothe port!!!
ATX just defines a rectangular space for IO,and the metal-plate to fit
in is supposed to come with the mobo.
This is absolutely true, and a problem with the A1 (no plate), however -
Yes, I know that realitymay differ a bit, but A1 (all versions) and Peg allready feature non-standard port-layouts,and atleast the Peg comes with a fitting IO-panel.
I will let you speak for the Peg, as I've only seen it in pictures, but the A1XE sitting right next to me (not being used ATM) has its I/O connector layout matching the layout of the Asus CUSI-FX I'm using right now. It needed no coercing (or cursing :-) ) to fit it into the bog-standard ATX case I got from Case Depot. AFAIK, this particular layout was, at one time, the exact same layout Intel used for their mobos.
I do recall that the pictures of the A1SE showed a completely different I/O connector layout.
Note - The CUSI is an all-in-one and has the VGA port where COM1 normally sits.
