Asus M3A78 - Manual (Page 29)

Audio 2, 4, 6, 8-channel configuration
Ensure that the audio device of Sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name
may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio
Devices > Sound Playback to configure the setting.
Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line in Line in Line in
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic in Mic in
Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray - - - Side Speaker Out
10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
12. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
13. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an
optical S/PDIF cable.
14. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for a Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of
the provided FDD cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal
connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an
FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
M3A78 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
R
M3A78
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN1
FLOPPY
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