4.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.

GND PRESENCE# SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

 

AAFP

 

 

PIN 1

PORT1R PORT2R _SENDSENSE PORT2L

Z97-WS

PORT1L

 

HD-audio-compliant

 

pin definition

Z97-WS Analog front panel connector

AGND NC NC

NC

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

• 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.

•If you want to connect a high-definition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97].

5.T_Sensor connector (2-pin T_SENSOR1)

This connector is for the thermistor cable that allows you to monitor the temperature of your motherboard’s critical components and connected devices.

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Z97-WS

T_SENSOR1

GND

PIN 1

SENSOR IN

Z97-WS T_SENSOR connector

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