11.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.

P5E3 WS PRO

AAFP

HD Audio-compliant

Legacy AC 97 audio

pin definition

 

pin definition

 

GND

RETUR_SENSE1 PRESENCE#

RETUR_SENSE2

AGND

NC NC

NC

L PORT1

SEND_SENSE R PORT2 R PORT1

L PORT2

MIC2

R_out Line MICPWR

L_out Line NC

P5E3 WS Professional 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.

•By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC'97]. See section 4.5.3 Onboard

Devices Configuration for details.12.TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional]

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

P5E3 WS PRO

TPM

P5E3 WS Professional TPM connector

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