Asus M4A78 PLUS - Manual (Page 39)

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
• By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect a High Definition
front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS
to [HD Audio]. See section “2.4.3 Chipset” for details.
10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
M4A78 PLUS
M4A78 PLUS Analog front panel connector
AAFP
PIN 1
GN
D
PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1
L
PORT1
R
PORT2
R
SENSE_SEND
PORT1
L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
PIN 1
AGND NC NC NC
MIC
2
MICPWR
Line out_
R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the
system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!
Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature.
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
M4A78 PLUS
M4A78 PLUS fan connectors
GND
+12V
Rotation
PWR_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
CHA_FAN
11. CPU, Chassis, and PowerFan connectors (4 pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, and
3-pin PWR_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of
1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.
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