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1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. 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-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
•
If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector, set
the Front Panel Type 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]. See section 2.5.7 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.
2. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
The TPM module is purchased separately!
P8P67-M
P8P67-M Front panel audio connector
AAFP
PIN 1 PIN 1
SENSE2_RETUR
SENSE1_RETUR
PRESENCE#
GND
PORT2 L
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 R
PORT1 R
PORT1 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
NC
NC
NC
AGND
Line out_L
NC
Line out_R
MICPWR
MIC2
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
P8P67-M
P8P67-M TPM connector
PIN 1
TPM
3.3V
AD0
PWRDW#
NC
PCICLK
FRAME#
PCIRST#
AD3
GND
3.3VSB
AD1
AD2
SERIRQ#
CLKRUN#
GND
NC
GND
NC
NC