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Asus q-connector (system panel) – Asus M4N78 Pro User Manual

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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)

Use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect the chassis front panel cables. Refer to

the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector.

1.

Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.

Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed

pin definitions, and then match them to their respective front

panel cable labels.

The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on

the chassis model.

2.

Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

system panel connector, making sure

the orientation matches the labels on the

motherboard.

3.

The front panel functions are now

enabled. The figure shows the

Q-Connector is properly installed on

the motherboard.

IDE_LED

POWER SW

RESET SW

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

PWR

Reset

Ground

Ground

12. 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 AC’97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97].

See page 2-20 for details.

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