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Asus P4S8X User Manual

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16. Digital audio connector (6 pin SPDIF) (optional)

This connector connects an S/PDIF audio module that allows digital
instead of analog sound output. Connect one end of the audio cable to
the S/PDIF Out connector on the motherboard, and the other end to the
S/PDIF module.

P4S8X

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P4S8X Digital Audio Connector

SPDIF

GND

+5V

SPDIF_IN

SPDIF_OUT

GND

1

The S/PDIF module is not included in the motherboard package.

17. Infrared module connector (5-1 pin IR_CON)

This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving
infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system
chassis that support this feature. You must also configure the UART2
Use As
parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR. See section
“4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration” for details.

Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from
the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to the pin
definitions.

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P4S8X Infrared Module Connector

Front View

Back View

+5V

IRTX

IRRX

(NC)

GND

+5V

IRRX

IR

TX

GND

IR_CON

1