4.Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.

+5V

SPDIFOUT GND

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SPDIF_OUT

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Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

5.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.

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AGND NC NC

NC

AAFP

 

 

 

 

SENSESEND PORT2 L

PIN 1

 

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R

MIC2 MICPWR Line out R NC Line out L

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HD-audio-compliant

Legacy AC’97

pin definition

compliant definition

M5A97 LE R2.0 Front panel audio 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, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices

Configuration for details.

•The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.

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