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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections
VGA Port
A video (VGA) port is located next to LAN2 on the I/O back panel. Refer to the board layout
below for the location.
7.1 HD (High-Definition) Audio
This motherboard features a 7.1 Channel High-Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides 8
DAC channels. The HD audio supports multiple-streaming 7.1 sound playback through the
front_panel stereo output via the subwoofer speakers. Download the appropriate software
from our website to enable this function.
Front Accessible Audio Header
A 10-pin audio header, located at JA1, allows you to use the onboard sound for audio
playback. Connect an audio cable to the audio header to use this feature. See the layout
below for onboard audio header.
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7.1 HD Audio
Conn# Signal
1
SPDIF_Out
2
Surround_Out
3
CEN/LFE_Out
4
Mic_In
5
Line_Out
6
Line_In
HD Audio
1
2
6
5
4
COM Ports
COM connections (COM1) are located on the motherboard. COM1 is located next to PCIe
Slot 1 (JPCIE1).
COM Port
Pin Definitions
Pin#
Definition
Pin#
Definition
1
DCD
6
DSR
2
RXD
7
RTS
3
TXD
8
CTS
4
DTR
9
RI
5
Ground
10
N/A