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.

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AAFP

 

PIN 1

SENSESEND PORT2 L

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R

B85M-G

 

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-G 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 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

4.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

RXDDTRDSRCTS

PIN 1

DCDTXDGNDRTSRI

B85M-G

B85M-G Serial port (COM) connector

The COM module is purchased separately.

ASUS B85M-G

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