Asus PRIME B360-PLUS Manual page 14

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.
• 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].
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital
Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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.
PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with the PCI specifications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply
with the PCI Express specifications.
VGA configuration
Single VGA/PCIe card
Dual VGA/PCIe cards
• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
• We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
• Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
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.
The PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots share bandwidth with the PCIe x16_2 slot. The
PCIe x16_2 slot runs at x2 mode as default. Please check BIOS for more configuration.
1-5
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)
x16 (Recommended for single
VGA card)
x16
SPDIF_OUT
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
N/A
x4
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