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Chapter 1: Product introduction
16. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with
the PCI Express specifications.
VGA configuration
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
Single VGA/PCIe card
x16 (Recommended for single
VGA card)
N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe cards
x16
x4
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In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
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We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
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Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
15. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications.
14. PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards
that comply with the PCI specifications.
13. 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.
AAFP
AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
AGND NC NC
NC
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
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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.
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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].
