Specifications

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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-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition or an AC’97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97].
Z97I-PLUS
Z97I-PLUS Front panel audio connector
AAFP
PIN 1
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
AGND NC NC NC
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
8. M.2 Socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) module.
• This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.
• When using Intel
®
Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
ensure to set up the Windows
®
UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
The M.2 (NGFF) module is purchased separately.
Z97I-PLUS
Z97I-PLUS M.2 socket
M.2 (SOCKET3)