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Asus Maximus III Extreme User Manual

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10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). 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.

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

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 Audio];

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 Audio].

11. 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.

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