Asus H971-PLUS User Manual page 27

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 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
H97I-PLUS Front panel audio connector
• 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 or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio] or [AC97].
8. M.2 Socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
H97I-PLUS M.2(SOCKET3)
• This socket supports M Key and type 2260/2280 storage devices.
• When using Intel
ensure to set up the Windows
The M.2 (NGFF) SSD module is purchased separately.
ASUS H97I-PLUS
AAFP
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
M.2(SOCKET3)
Desktop Responsiveness technologies with PCIe M.2 device,
®
UEFI operating system under RAID mode.
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PIN 1
Legacy AC'97
compliant definition
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