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Hardware Installation
11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header)
The front panel audio header supports Intel High Deinition 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.
For HD Front Panel Audio:
For AC'97 Front Panel Audio:
Pin No.
Deinition
1
MIC2_L
2
GND
3
MIC2_R
4
-ACZ_DET
5
LINE2_R
6
Sense
7
FAUDIO_JD
8
No Pin
9
LINE2_L
10
Sense
Pin No.
Deinition
1
MIC
2
GND
3
MIC Power
4
NC
5
Line Out (R)
6
NC
7
NC
8
No Pin
9
Line Out (L)
10
NC
9
1
10
2
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.
12) F_USB30 (USB 3.0/2.0 Header)
The header conforms to USB 3.0/2.0 speciication and 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.
Pin No.
Deinition
Pin No.
Deinition
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
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The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. If your chassis provides an AC'97
front panel audio module, refer to the instructions on how to activate AC'97 functionality via the
audio software in Chapter 6, "Coniguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
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Audio signals will be present on both of the front and back panel audio connections simultaneously.
If you want to mute the back panel audio (only supported when using an HD front panel audio
module), refer to Chapter 6, "Coniguring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
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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.
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