ASRock Z77 Extreme11 manual Front Panel Audio Header

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Front Panel Audio Header

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)

(see p.16, No. 38)

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connec- tion and control of audio devices.

1.High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instructions in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2.If you use an AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header by the steps below:

A.Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

B.Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to

OUT2_L.

C.Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D.MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

E.To activate the front mic.

For Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

64-bit OS:

Go to the “FrontMic” Tab in the Realtek Control panel. Adjust “Recording Volume”.

Chassis Speaker Header

(4-pin SPEAKER1)

(see p.16, No. 23)

DUMMY SPEAKER

1

+5V DUMMY

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

Power LED Header

(3-pin PLED1)

(see p.16, No. 22)

Please connect the chassis power LED to this header to indicate system power status. The LED is on when the system is operating. The LED keeps blinking in S1/S3 state. The LED is off in S4 state or S5 state (power off).

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Z77 Extreme11 specifications

The ASRock Z77 Extreme11 is a premium motherboard that caters to enthusiasts and power users looking for top-tier performance and advanced features. Built on the Intel Z77 chipset, this motherboard supports Intel's 3rd Generation Core processors, providing exceptional processing power and efficiency.

One of the standout characteristics of the ASRock Z77 Extreme11 is its robust design, which includes a 16-phase power delivery system. This ensures stable power to the CPU, especially beneficial when running resource-intensive applications or overclocking. The motherboard also features high-quality capacitors and solid-state chokes, further enhancing its durability and reliability.

In terms of connectivity, the Z77 Extreme11 comes equipped with four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of RAM with speeds reaching 3000MHz when overclocked. This provides ample bandwidth for memory-intensive tasks and improves multitasking capabilities. It also supports Intel's XMP technology, allowing for easier memory overclocking.

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