Asus M4A78L-M - Manual (Page 35)

• 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, set
the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard
Device Configuration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
2. 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.
M4A78L-M
M4A78L-M 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
3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN and 3-pin CHA_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of
1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.
CPU_FAN
CPU
FA
N PWM
CPU
FA
N IN
CPU
FA
N PW
R
GND
M4A78L-M
M4A78L-M fan connectors
Rotation
+12V GN
D
CHA_FAN
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