3.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.

B85M-E

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AAFP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIN 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE SEND PORT2 L

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

B85M-E Front panel audio connector

•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 2.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

4.TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

TPM

 

SB SUS STAT GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK

 

PIN 1

B85M-E

 

NC NC SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC

GND

B85M-ETPM Connector

The TPM module is purchased separately.

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