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

 

AAFP

 

 

PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SENSE_SEND PORT2L

PIN 1

Z97M-PLUS

MIC2 MICPWR Lineout_R NC Lineout_L

 

HD-audio-compliant

Legacy AC’97

 

pin definition

compliant definition

Z97M-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. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

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

PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK

 

PIN 1

TPM

 

Z97M-PLUS

 

NC CLK RUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC

GND

Z97M-PLUS TPM connector

 

1

The TPM module is purchased separately.

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