9.Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

COM1

PIN 1

M2A-VM

M2A-VM.COM.port.connector10.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

M2A-VM

AAFP

M2A-VM Analog front panel connector

High-definition pin definition

GND PRESENCE# SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE SEND PORT2 L

Legacy AC’97-compliant

pin definition

AGND NC NC

NC

MIC2 MICPWR Line out R NC Line out L

•We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.

•If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to

[HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See page 2-25 for details.

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