6.USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. Connect the USB cable of the USB 2.0 module to this header. You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.

1. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

2. Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.

K8U-X

K8U-X USB 2.0 connectors

_ P6+

_ P8+

P6-

P8-

USB+5V USB USB GND NC

USB+5V USB USB GND NC

USB56

USB78

1

1

_ GND

_ GND

USB+5V _

USB+5V _

-P5 P5+

-P7 P7+

USB

USB

USB

USB

7.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices.

K8U-X

AGND +5VA BLINE OUT R

BLINE OUT L

 

FP_AUDIO

 

 

MIC2 MICPWR Line out R NC Line out L

K8U-X Front panel audio connector

Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.

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