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

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

A88X-PLUS

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AAFP

PIN 1

LPORT1 RPORT1 RPORT2 SEND LPORT2 _SENSE HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

AGND NC NC

NC

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

A88X-PLUS Front panel audio connector

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard 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 to [HD]. See section 2.6.5 Onboard Devices

Configuration for details.

•The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.

6.Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)

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.

COM

CTS

DSR

DTR

RXD

PIN 1

DCD TXD GND RTS RI

A88X-PLUS

A88X-PLUS Serial port (COM) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

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