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ASUS Z170-PRO Series
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Chapter 1
4. 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oranAC97frontpanelaudiomoduletothis
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97].
5. Thunderbolt header (5-pin TB_HEADER)
This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel’s Thunderbolt
Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a
DisplayPort-enableddisplayinadaisy-chainconguration.
The add-on Thunderbolt I/O card and Thunderbolt cables are purchased separately.