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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 NM10 Express Chipset
• Realtek ALC888S audio codec
• Two ports for analog line-in and analog line-out on the back panel
• Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio and AC’97 audio (a 2 x 5-
pin header that provides microphone in and headphones signals for front panel
audio connectors)
• Internal S/PDIF header (1 x 4-pin header)
• Internal DMIC header (1 x 5-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 Analog line out
B Analog line-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.