Product Description
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1.10.1 Audio Subsystem Software
The latest audio software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site.
For information about Refer to
Obtaining audio software and drivers Section 1.2, page 19
1.10.2 Audio Subsystem Components
The audio subsystem includes the following components:
• Intel H61 Express Chipset
• Realtek ALC892 audio codec
• Two ports for analog input and analog/digital line-out on the back panel
• 7.1 Analog surround audio header (see note on page 32)
• Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC’97 audio (a 2 x 5-
pi
n header that provides microphone in and headphones signals for front panel
audio connectors)
• Internal S/PDIF or DMIC header (1 x 6-pin header)
• Internal stereo speakers connector (1 x 4-pin, shrouded)
The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers.
The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 6.
Item Description
A 2-in-1 analog and optical line out
B Microphone in
Figure 6. Back Panel Audio Connectors
NOTE
The analog circuit of the back panel audio line out connector is designed to power
headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-
amplified) speakers are connected to this output.