9.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

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

GND PRESENCE# SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AGND NC NC

NC

M3N-HD/HDMI

AAFP

PIN 1

PIN 1

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE SEND PORT1 L

MIC2 MICPWR Line out R NC Line out L

HD-audio-compliant

Legacy AC’97

pin definition

compliant definition

M3N-HD/HDMI Analog front panel connector

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

•If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See section 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

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