Asus M5A78L USB3 - USB Connectors

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to
480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Denition Audio (the
name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and
Audio Devices > Sound Playback to congure the setting.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
M5A78L/USB3
M5A78L/USB3 USB2.0 connectors
USB+5V USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
USB910
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P8- USB_P8+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
USB78
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P6- USB_P6+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND
USB56
PIN 1
M5A78L/USB3
M5A78L/USB3 Digital audio connector
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
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