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motherboard to the chassis to enable the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports on the chassis.
These function the same as the USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports found on the
motherboard’s hardwired I/O hub, but the Header can be used to attach front
panel USB, auxiliary ports that mount in the card slots, and also some devices
that directly connect to the header.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard available current is 900mA @ 5V for unpowered
devices. If your USB device requires more power than this, it is recommended
to attach a powered USB Hub.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (found on the I/O Hub) shares the power limit of USB
3.1 Gen 1 at 900mA @ 5V.
16. Front Panel Audio Connector
This is a motherboard header to plug in the audio cable originating from most
PC chassis, allowing audio to be recorded from or played through the audio
connectors on the chassis. This header has a connector that looks similar to
USB2 and will use the standard “HD Audio” jack. Some systems may have two
headers: one labeled HD Audio, and one labeled AC’97 – this header is not
compatible with AC’97.
This header is designed to be used with speakers and headphones connected to
the front panel audio out. When headphones or speakers are plugged in to the
front panel audio, the EVGA NU Audio becomes available for additional audio
options instead of the Realtek Audio Controller.
17. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Header
TPM is an international standard for utilizing hardware and software to prevent
hardware and software tampering from external sources. TPM is commonly
used for BitLocker disk encryption, for example. The EVGA B360 Micro
Gaming features a TPM header, which allows for the user to add a TPM
module for individual security needs.
The TPM module is not included with this motherboard and must be purchased
separately. The TPM Header is not compatible with Intel TPM.
18. USB 2.0 Headers
The USB 2.0 headers are used to connect additional USB interface plugs to the
motherboard; these headers are most often used to connect the motherboard to
the chassis to enable the USB 2.0 ports on the chassis. These will function the
same as the USB 2.0 ports found on the motherboard’s hardwired I/O hub, but
these can be used to attach to front panel USB, auxiliary ports that mount in the
card slots, and also some devices that directly connect to the header.