7.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.

AGND NC SENSE1 RETUR

SENSE2 RETUR

AGND NC NC

NC

PLUS-Z97I

AAFP

PIN 1

LPORT1 RPORT1 RPORT2 SEND LPORT2 _SENSE HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

Line out_L

NC

Line out_R

MICPWR

MIC2

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

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Z97I-PLUS Front panel audio 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.

•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].

8.M.2 Socket 3

This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) module.

M.2 (SOCKET3)

PLUS-Z97I

Z97I-PLUS M.2 socket

•This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.

•When using Intel® Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device, ensure to set up the Windows® UEFI operating system under RAID mode.

The M.2 (NGFF) module is purchased separately.

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