Asus M5A99X EVO - Page 45

ASUS M5A99X EVO 2-27
Chapter 2
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 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-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector,If you want to connect a high-definition 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]
.
9. 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.