User’s Manual
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
LPC Debug header
This header allows connection to a LPC debug card.
• Scan the QR code to view the meaning of each
debug code.
• Debug codes are only available for ASUS LPC
debug card.
• Contact your region sales representative for LPC
debug header ordering.
TPM connector (14-1 pin TPM)
This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can
securely store keys, digital certicates, 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 connectors (10-1 pin COM)
Connect the serial port module cable to any of these connectors, then install the
module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports
HD Audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to
this connector.
• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.
• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector,
set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. By default, this
connector is set to [HD Audio].
PCI slot
The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other
cards that comply with PCI specications.
Mono out header (2-pin MONO_OUT)
This internal mono out header allows connection to an internal, low power speaker
for basic system sound capability. You can connect a 3W speaker to this header,
but the subsystem is capable of driving a speaker load of 2 Ohms at 2 Watts (rms).