16.Digital audio connector (6 pin SPDIF) (optional)

This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound output. Connect one end of the audio cable to the S/PDIF Out connector on the motherboard, and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

The S/PDIF module is not included in the motherboard package.

SPDIF

SPDIF_IN GND +5V

P4S8X

SPDIF_OUT

GND

 

1

P4S8X Digital Audio Connector

17. Infrared module connector (5-1 pin IR_CON)

This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system chassis that support this feature. You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR. See section “4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration” for details.

Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to the pin definitions.

IR_CON

Front View Back View

+5V

IRRX GND IRTX

 

P4S8X

1

IRTX +5V

GND (NC)

IRRX

P4S8X Infrared Module Connector

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