Digital Audio Connector; Front Panel Audio Connector - Asus A85XM-A User Manual

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
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A85XM-A Digital audio connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
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A85XM-A Front panel audio connector
• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard 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 to [HD]. See section 2.5.5 Onboard Devices
Configuration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
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SPDIF_OUT
AAFP
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
Legacy AC'97
compliant definition
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