Instruction Manual

ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)
Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Refer to
the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector.
1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.
Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed
pin denitions, and then match them to their respective front
panel cable labels.
The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on
the chassis model.
2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the
system panel connector, making sure
the orientation matches the labels on the
motherboard.
3. The front panel functions are now
enabled. The gure shows the
Q-Connector is properly installed on
the motherboard.
IDE_LED
POWER SW
RESET SW
IDE_LED-
IDE_LED+
PWR
Reset
Ground
Ground
12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either High Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector,
ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want
to connect an AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97].
See page 2-20 for details.
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