8. 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 Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
If you want to connect a high-denition 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 this item to [AC97]. See section
2.4.3 Chipset for details.
M2N68-AM
M2N68-AM Analog front panel connector
AAFP
PIN 1
GND
PRESENCE#
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT1 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
We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to get the motherboard high-denition audio capability.
9. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
M2N68-AM
M2N68-AM Speaker connector
+5V
GND
GND
Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
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