1.10.2Internal connectors

1.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AAFP

 

PIN 1

PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L

PORT1 L

P8Q77-M

 

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

P8Q77-M Front panel audio connector

AGND NC NC

NC

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

•If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.5.10 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

2.Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM1

CTS

DSR

DTR

RXD

PIN 1

DCD TXD GND RTS RI

P8Q77-M

P8Q77-M Serial port (COM1) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

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