11 . Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1; 10-1 pin COM2)

These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cable to any of these connectors, 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

COM2

PIN 1

M2NPV-VM

M2NPV-VM COM port connector

12 . 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.

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

GND PRESENCE# _RETURSENSE1

_RETURSENSE2

AGND NC NC

NC

Legacy AC’97-compliant

pin definition

M2NPV-VM

AAFP

 

 

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L

MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L

M2NPV-VM 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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