Asus M5A97 EVO - Front Panel Audio Connector

ASUS M5A97 EVO 2-25
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,If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector,
set the
Azalia Front Panel
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]
.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.