Asus M4A87T User Manual page 37

5. 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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M4A87T Digital audio connector
Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is Realtek High Definition Audio (the
name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and
Audio Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
6. 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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M4A87T 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 2.5.3 Onboard
Devices Configuration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
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SPDIF_OUT
PORT2 L
SENSE2_RETUR
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 R
SENSE1_RETUR
PORT1 R
PRESENCE#
PORT1 L
GND
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
AAFP
Line out_L
NC
NC
Line out_R
NC
MICPWR
NC
MIC2
AGND
PIN 1
Legacy AC'97
compliant definition
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