Asus M4A78L-M - Motherboard - Micro ATX User Manual page 35

2. 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.
M4A78L-M
M4A78L-M 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 Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard
Device Configuration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of
1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.
M4A78L-M
M4A78L-M fan connectors
ASUS M4A78L-M
AAFP
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
CHA_FAN CPU_FAN
PIN 1
Legacy AC'97
compliant definition
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