ASUS p8z68-m pro User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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.

•  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 connector, set 

the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 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]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details.

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

 

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the 

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

PIN 1

COM1