
Installing and Replacing Desktop Board Components
Connecting to the Front Panel Audio Header
Figure 9, A shows the location of the front panel audio header. The front panel audio header can be used for both Intel HD Audio and AC ‘97 Audio.
Table 5 shows the pin assignments for the Intel HD Audio and Table 6 shows the pin assignments for AC ‘97 Audio.
Table 5. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio
Pin  | Signal Name  | |
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1  | [Port 1]  | Left channel  | 
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3  | [Port 1]  | Right channel  | 
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5  | [Port 2]  | Right channel  | 
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7  | SENSE_SEND (Jack detection)  | |
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9  | [Port 2]  | Left channel  | 
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Pin  | Signal Name  | 
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2  | Ground  | 
4PRESENCE# (Dongle present)
6[Port 1] SENSE_RETURN
8Key (no pin)
10[Port 2] SENSE_RETURN
Table 6. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ‘97 Audio
Pin  | Signal Name  | 
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1  | MIC  | 
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3  | MIC_BIAS  | 
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5  | FP_OUT_R  | 
7AUD_5V
9FP_OUT_L
Pin  | Signal Name  | 
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2  | AUD_GND  | 
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4  | AUD_GND  | 
6FP_RETURN_R
8KEY (no pin)
10FP_RETURN_L
Connecting to the Serial Port Header
Before connecting to the serial port header, observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 23. See Figure 9, B on page 30 for the location of the serial port header.
Table 7 shows the pin assignments for the serial port header.
Table 7. Serial Port Header (COM 1)
Pin Signal Name
1DCD (Data Carrier Detect)
3TXD# (Transmit Data)
5  | Ground  | 
7RTS (Request To Send)
9RI (Ring Indicator)
Pin  | Signal Name  | 
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2  | RXD# (Receive Data)  | 
4DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
6DSR (Data Set Ready)
8CTS (Clear To Send)
10Key (no pin)
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