Asus M5A97 R2.0 - Manual (Page 40)

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• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector, set
the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD]. See section 3.5.7 Onboard Devices
Configuration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
8. 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.
The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately.
M5A97 R2.0
M5A97 R2.0 Front panel audio 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
M5A97 R2.0
M5A97 R2.0 USB3.0 Front panel connector
USB3_34
9. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)
This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports. Connect the USB 3.0 bracket cable
to this connector, then install the USB 3.0 bracket to the rear side of the chassis. If your
chassis support customized front panel installation, with ASUS USB 3.0 header, you
can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution.