Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

 

Headset 2-channel

 

4-channel

 

6-channel

8-channel

Light Blue (Rear panel)

 

Line In

 

Rear Speaker Out

 

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

 

 

 

Lime (Rear panel)

 

Line Out

 

Front Speaker Out

 

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink (Rear panel)

 

Mic In

 

Mic In

 

Bass/Center

Bass/Center

Lime (Front panel)

 

–

 

–

 

–

Side Speaker Out

To configure an 8-channel audio output:

Use the chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

7.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.

8.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.

9.Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

10.USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

1.11.2Internal connectors

1.CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, and 3-pin CHA_FAN)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.

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