Asus Z170 PRO GAMING User Manual page 33

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 HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel
audio I/O module cable to this connector.
Z170 PRO GAMING 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 front panel audio module to this connector,
set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. If you want to connect an
AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default,
this connector is set to [HD]. See section 2.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration for
details.
7. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)
This connector is for the Front Base.
Z170 PRO GAMING ROG_EXT connectors
• The Front Base is purchased separately.
• Visit www.asus.com for more information about the Front Base.
ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING
AAFP
PIN 1
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition compliant definition
ROG_EXT
Legacy AC'97
1-23