Asus M3A78-CM - Manual (Page 42)

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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.
• 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, ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to
[HD Audio]; if you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to
this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See page 2-27 for details.
• Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition
Audio (the name may be different based on the OS). Go to Start >
Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices > Sound Playback to
configure the setting.
M3A78-CM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector
R
M3A78-CM
HP_HD
MIC2_L
HP_R HP_L
MIC2_J
D
Jack_Sens
e
MIC2_R
PRESENSE# AGND
AAFP
Legacy AC’97-compliant
pin definition
NC
MIC2_L
Line out_R Line out_L
NC
NC
MIC2_R
NC AGND
Azalia-compliant
pin definition