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Asus Crosshair IV Formula User Manual

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4. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module

cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back

of the system chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage

the motherboard!

5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that

supports either HD Audio or legacy 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’s 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 setup to [HD]; if you

want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set

the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD].

The IEEE 1394 cable is purchased separately.

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