Front Panel Audio Connector; Pci Slots; Pci Express 3.0/2.0 X1 Slots; Pci Express 3.0/2.0 X16 Slots - Asus Prime H270-PRO Manual

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.

PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with the PCI specifications

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications.

PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots

This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply
with the PCI Express specifications.
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe cards
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio
capability.
• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to
this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD
Audio]. 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
Audio].
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)
x16 (Recommended for single
VGA card)
x16
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
AAFP
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97
pin definition compliant definition
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
N/A
x4
1-6