Audpwr1, Direct audio power connector, M2_1 – MSI Z97 GAMING 5 AC Manual User Manual
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Chapter 1
1-25
Getting Started
AUDPWR1: Direct Audio Power Connector
This connector is used to provide direct power to back panel audio ports. The direct
audio power can provide the better audio quality. Please connect this connector with a
power supply by an audio power adapter.
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Important
After connecting the direct power to this connector, please note that you have to
enable the “Direct Audio Power” by adjusting the audio power switch (AUD_SW1).
M2_1: M.2 Port
The M.2 port supports either M.2 SATA 6Gb/s module or M.2 PCIe module.
Important
The SATA5 and SATA6 ports will be unavailable when installing a module in the
M.2 port.
Intel RST only supports PCIe M.2 SSD with UEFI ROM, does not support Legacy
ROM.
M.2 PCIe interface does not support RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10.
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