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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then
install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector 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 connector.
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PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard supports a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic card that complies
with the PCI Express specifications.
M.2 socket 3
This socket allows you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD module.
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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,
set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this
connector is set to [HD Audio].
This M.2 socket supports M Key and 2242/2260/2280 storage
devices.
When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2
socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used.
PIN 1
SPDIF_OUT
M.2(SOCKET3)
Chapter 1: Product introduction
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