Connectors; Audio Connectors - Asus MAXIMUSII/FORMULA - Maximus II Formula Motherboard User Manual

10. Audio connectors

Optical drive audio connector: This connector allows you to receive stereo
audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG
card.
Front panel audio connector: 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.
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Digital audio connector: This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips
Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
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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, make sure that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS
is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio
module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Refer to 3.5.3 Onboard
Devices Configuration for details.
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This connector allows you to receive stereo allows you to receive stereo
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Optical drive audio connector
Front panel audio connector
Digital audio connector
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