1-4
If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and short the two pins again to
clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery.
12. COM Port header
This header is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to
this header, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
13. Front panel audio header
This header is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports HD audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio
I/O module cable to this header.
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We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel
audio module to this header to avail of the motherboard’s high-
definition audio capability.
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If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this header, set the Front Panel Type item in the
BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this header is set to [HD
Audio].
14. S/PDIF Out header
This header is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port.
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this header, then install the module to
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
15. Speaker header
The 4-pin header is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
16. SPI TPM header
This header supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system with a Serial
Peripheral Interface (SPI), allowing you to securely store keys, digital
certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance
network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
The SPI TPM module is purchased separately.
TPM
PIN 1
T_SPI_MOSI T_SPI_CLK
GND
F_BIOS_WP#_R
S_SPI_TPM_CS2# S_SPI_TPM_IRQ#
F_SPI_HOLD#_R T_SPI_MISO F_SPI_CS0#_R +3V_SPI F2_SPI_CS1#_R S_PLTRST# VCCSPI
PIN 1
COM
DCD TXD GND RTS
RI
RXD DTR DSR CTS
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT GND
+5V GND GND Speaker Out
SPEAKER
PIN 1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
