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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 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, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set

to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module

to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Refer to 2.5.3 Onboard Devices

Configuration for details.

11. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources

such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.