User's Manual

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords and data. A TPM system also
helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform
integrity.
LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer.
LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-
compatible computers.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to
this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system
chassis.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this
connector, then install the module to a slot opening at
the back of the system chassis.
M.2 socket 3
These sockets allow you to install an M.2 (NGFF) SSD
module.
These sockets support M Key and
2242/2260/2280 storage devices.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
either HD Audio or legacy 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-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s 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 Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 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 Audio].
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and
other cards that comply with the PCI Express specications
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has a PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express
3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications.
SPDIF_OUT
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
PIN 1
M.2(SOCKET3)