Asus M4A88TD-M/USB3 - Page 49

ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 2-31
Chapter 2
6. 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 front panel audio module to this connector, set
the
Front Panel Select
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
[AC 97]
. By
default, this connector is set to [HD]. Refer to
3.6.3 Onboard Devices Conguration
for details.
5. 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.