Desktop Board Features
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Intel
®
NM10 Express Chipset
The Intel NM10 Express Chipset is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
For more information about the Intel NM10 Express Chipset, go to
http://www.intel.com/products/chipset
s/index.htm?iid=prod+prod_chipset.
Onboard Audio Subsystem
The onboard audio subsystem supports both Intel HD Audio and AC ’97 Audio. The
subsystem is based on the following components:
• Intel NM10 Express Chipset
• RealTek ALC662 audio codec
The subsystem includes the following headers and connectors:
• Three back panel analog audio jacks
• Onboard S/PDIF digital audio output header
• Front panel audio header (supports both Intel HD Audio and AC ’97 Audio),
including functionality for:
― Line out (headphones/speaker)
― Microphone in
The board supports 2-channel audio output from the back panel analog ports with jack
detection as indicated in Table 3. The front/back panel audio connectors are
confi
gurable through the audio device driver control panel.
Table 3. Audio Jack Support
Audio Jack Microphone Headphones Line Out Line In
Front panel – Green Default
Front panel – Pink Default
Back panel – Blue Default
Back panel – Green Control Panel Default
Back panel – Pink Default