Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 - Manual (Page 52)

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7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening
at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF 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 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 Select item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]; if you want to connect
an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC 97]. By
default, this connector is set to [HD]. Refer to 3.6.3 Onboard Devices Configuration
for details.
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Digital audio connector
SPDIF_OUT
+5
V
SPDIFOU
T
GND
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3
M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 Front panel audio connector
AAFP
PIN 1
GN
D
PRESENCE# 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
MIC
2
MICPWR
Line out_
R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
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