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15)F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.

 

10

 

9

 

 

 

 

2

 

1

 

 

 

HD Audio:

 

 

AC'97 Audio:

 

Pin No.

Definition

 

Pin No.

 

Definition

1

MIC2_L

 

 

1

 

MIC

2

GND

 

 

2

 

GND

3

MIC2_R

 

 

3

 

MIC Power

4

-ACZ_DET

 

 

4

 

NC

5

LINE2_R

 

 

5

 

Line Out (R)

6

FSENSE1

 

 

6

 

NC

7

FAUDIO_JD

 

 

7

 

NC

8

No Pin

 

 

8

 

No Pin

9

LINE2_L

 

 

9

 

Line Out (L)

10

FSENSE2

 

 

10

 

NC

By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on page 101 about the software settings.

16)CD_IN (CD IN Connector)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No.

Definition

1

CD-L

2

GND

3

GND

4

CD-R

 

 

1

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Intel GA-N680SLI-DQ6 user manual Faudio Front Audio Connector, Cdin CD in Connector

GA-N680SLI-DQ6 specifications

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