11.Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

K8S-MX

SPDIF_OUT

GND SPDIFOUT

+5V

K8S-MX Digital audio connector

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

12.System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)

This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.

PLED

SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground Ground Speaker

PANEL

 

 

 

K8S-MX

IDELED

PWR Ground

Reset Ground

+5V

IDE_LED

 

RESET

PWRSW

 

 

K8S-MX System panel connector * Requires an ATX power supply.

•System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

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