Specifications

8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of
these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to
480Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
M5A88-M EVO
M5A88-M EVO USB2.0 connectors
USB+5V USB_P12- USB_P12+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
GND
USB1112
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P14- USB_P14+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P13-
USB_P13+
GND
USB1314
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND
USB910
PIN 1
USB+5V USB_P8- USB_P8+ GND NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
USB78
PIN 1
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high denition front panel audio module to this connector, set
the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.5.3 Onboard
Devices Conguration for details.
• The front panel audio I/O module is purchased separately.
9. 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 Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front
panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
M5A88-M EVO
M5A88-M EVO Front panel audio connector
AAFP
PIN 1
GND 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
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
Legacy AC’97
compliant definition
ASUS M5A88-M EVO 1-31