Asus M2NBP-VM CSM Serial port connector 10-1 pin COM1, Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp

10.Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for 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.

The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately.

COM1

PIN 1

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM COM port connector

11.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.

M2NBP-VM CSM

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

GND PRESENCE# _RETURSENSE1 _RETURSENSE2 AGND NC NC NC

Legacy AC 97-compliant

pin definition

AAFP

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE SEND PORT2 L MIC2 MICPWR Line out R NC Line out L

M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector

•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 HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled].

See page 2-28 for details.

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