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.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then
install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express
3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
SATA Controller
PCIEx16_1
Realtek 8111H LAN
Controller
High-Definition Audio
XHCI Controller
PCIEx1_1
PCIEx1_2
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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.
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If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to
this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD
Audio]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD
Audio].
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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