User's Manual
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.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio
capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]; 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].
8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
The COM module is purchased separately.
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