1.8.2Internal 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 | | | SENSESEND PORT2L |
F2A85-M | PORT1L | PORT1R | PORT2R |
| HD-audio-compliant |
| pin definition |
F2A85-M Front panel audio connector
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 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.
2.Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
SPDIF_OUT
F2A85-M Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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