8) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect
your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module
connector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module
connector and the motherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
•
The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default.
•
Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
•
Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has
different wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
For HD Front Panel Audio:
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No.
Definition
Pin No.
Definition
1
MIC2_L
6
Sense
2
GND
7
FAUDIO_JD
3
MIC2_R
8
No Pin
4
-ACZ_DET
9
LINE2_L
5
LINE2_R
10
Sense
Pin No.
Definition
Pin No.
Definition
1
MIC
6
NC
2
GND
7
NC
3
MIC Power
8
No Pin
4
NC
9
Line Out (L)
5
Line Out (R)
10
NC
1
2
9
10
9) SPDIF_O (S/PDIF Out Header)
This header supports digital S/PDIF Out and connects a S/PDIF digital audio cable (provided by expansion
cards) for digital audio output from your motherboard to certain expansion cards like graphics cards and
sound cards. For example, some graphics cards may require you to use a S/PDIF digital audio cable for
digital audio output from your motherboard to your graphics card if you wish to connect an HDMI display
to the graphics card and have digital audio output from the HDMI display at the same time. For information
about connecting the S/PDIF digital audio cable, carefully read the manual for your expansion card.
Pin No.
Definition
1
SPDIFO
2
GND
1
Pin No.
Definition
Pin No.
Definition
1
VBUS
11
D2+
2
SSRX1-
12
D2-
3
SSRX1+
13
GND
4
GND
14
SSTX2+
5
SSTX1-
15
SSTX2-
6
SSTX1+
16
GND
7
GND
17
SSRX2+
8
D1-
18
SSRX2-
9
D1+
19
VBUS
10
NC
20
No Pin
10) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 specification and each header can provide two USB ports. For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.0/2.0 ports, please contact the local dealer.
F_USB30
F_ U
B_
F_
F_
_
B
B S_
B
S B_
B
_ S
S_
_
B
_ U
_
B
S
12
3
12
3
12
3
1 2 3
1
1
1
1
B S S
S
_S
S
S
U
1
2
3
S
3
B S S
S
U
_ _
3
F_USB3 F
S
_
S
_
S
_
S F
B_
F
_ 0
S
S
_ 0
F
_ F
_
_
_
_B
10
20
1
11
Prior to installing the USB front panel, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB front panel.
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