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13. COM Port headers
These headers are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port module cables
to these headers, then install the modules to slot openings at the back of the
system chassis.
14. COM Debug header
This header allows connection to a COM Debug card.
The COM Debug Card is purchased separately.
15. Front panel audio header
This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O
module cable to this header.
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16. LPT header
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) header supports devices such as
a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port
interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.
17. M.2 slot (Key E)
This slot allows you to install an M.2 (WIFI) module.
The M.2 Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.
18. Mono-out header
This internal Mono-out header allows connection to an internal, low power
speaker for basic system sound capability. The subsystem is capable of driving
a speaker load of 3 Watts RMS at 4 Ohms.
19. System Management Bus header
The System Management Bus (SMBus) connector allows you to
connect a SMBus device. This connector is generally used for
communication with the system and power management-related
tasks.
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We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel
audio module to this header to avail of the motherboard's high-
definition audio capability.
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module
to this header, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS Setup
to [HD Audio]. By default, this header is set to [HD Audio].
PIN 1
COM_DEBUG
PIN 1
AAFP
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
MONO-OUT
PIN 1
SMBUS
SMBUS_DATA
SMBUS_CLK
GND
PIN 1
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