Note! For motherboards with the optional HD Audio feature, we recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this con- nector to avail of the motherboard’s high definition audio capability.

1.14.6Front Panel Connector (JFP1/JFP2/JFP3)

There are several external switches to monitor and control the AIMB-258.

1.14.7ATX soft power switch (JFP1 / PWR_SW)

If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the power on/off button on your computer case to (JFP1/PWR_SW). This connection enables you to turn your computer on and off.

1.14.8Reset (JFP1 / RESET)

Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button. Connect the wire for the reset button.

1.14.9HDD LED (JFP2 / HDDLED)

You can connect an LED to connector (JFP2/HDDLED) to indicate when the HDD is active.

1.14.10External speaker (JFP2 / SPEAKER)

(JFP2 / SPEAKER) is a 4-pin connector for an external speaker. If there is no exter- nal speaker, the AIMB-258 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed.

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Arkon AIMB-258 user manual Front Panel Connector JFP1/JFP2/JFP3, ATX soft power switch JFP1 / Pwrsw, Reset JFP1 / Reset