ASROCK W480M WS User Manual page 34

Front Panel Audio Header
(9-pin HD_AUDIO1)
(see p.6, No. 33)
1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on the chassis must
support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the instruction in our manual and chassis
manual to install your system.
2. If you use AC'97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio header as below:
A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.
B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.
C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).
D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don't need to connect them
for AC'97 audio panel.
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GND
PRESENCE#
MIC_RET
OUT_RET
1
OUT2_L
J_SENSE
OUT2_R
MIC2_R
MIC2_L
This is an interface for the
front panel audio cable that
allows convenient connection
and control of audio devices.