6-channel digital audio

The ADI AD1888 AC’97 audio CODEC is onboard to provide 6-channel audio playback for 5.1 surround sound and over 90dB dynamic range. A digital audio connector is onboard to accommodate an optional S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Out module.

1.4Motherboard components

Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.

1.

ATX 12V connector

15.

LAN controller

2.

CPU socket

16.

PS/2 mouse port

3.

North Bridge controller

17.

Parallel port

4.

DDR DIMM sockets

18.

RJ-45 port

5.

ATX power connector

19.

Line In jack

6.

Super I/O controller

20.

Line Out jack

7.

Floppy disk connector

21.

Microphone jack

8.

IDE connectors

22.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

9.

Flash EEPROM

23.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

10.

SATA connectors

24.

VGA port

11.

South Bridge controller

25.

Serial port

12.

Standby power LED

26.

Keyboard port

13.Audio CODEC

14.PCI slots

See page 1-6 for the specifications of each component.

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