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
7) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)
Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, and system status indicator on the chassis to this header
according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.
•
PW
(Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may
configure the way to turn off your system using the power switch (refer to
Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management," for more information).
•
SPEAK
(Speaker):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports
system startup status by issuing a beep code. One single short beep
will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•
PLED/PWR_LED
(Power LED):
System Status LED
S0
On
S3/S4/S5
Off
Connects to the power status indicator on
the chassis front panel. The LED is on when
the system is operating. The LED is off
when the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or
powered off (S5).
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch,
power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this
header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.
•
HD
(Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
•
RES
(Reset Switch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if
the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
•
CI
(Chassis Intrusion Header):
Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•
NC:
No connection.
Power LED
1
2
19
20
CI-
CI+
PWR-
PWR-
PWR+
PLED-
PW-
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
PLED+
PW+
Power LED
HD-
RES+
HD+
RES-
Hard Drive
Activity LED
Reset
Switch Chassis Intrusion
Header
Power Switch Speaker
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_
B_
F
_ 0
S
S
_ 0
F
_ F
_
_
_
_B
U
S
_S
_
USB 0_ B
B_
NC NC
1
2
9
10
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