Asus EX-A320M-GAMING Users Manual English - Page 12

RGB header 4-pin RGB_HEADER, PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot - front panel connectors

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RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER) This header is for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V), and no longer than 2 m. RGB_HEADER B R G +12V PIN 1 Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip. • If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard. • The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating. • The LED strips are purchased separately. 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. 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-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 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 2.0 x4 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0 x4 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction
RGB header (4-pin RGB_HEADER)
This header is for RGB LED strips.
The RGB header supports 5050 RGB
multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with
a maximum power rating of 2A (12V),
and no longer than 2 m.
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or
components.
Actual lighting and color will vary with LED strip.
If your LED strip does not light up, check if the RGB LED extension cable
and the RGB LED strip is connected in the correct orientation, and the 12V
connector is aligned with the 12V header on the motherboard.
The LED strip will only light up when the system is operating.
The LED strips are purchased separately.
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.
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-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
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 2.0 x4 slot
This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot that supports PCI Express 2.0
x4 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express 2.0 x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and
other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot
This motherboard has one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot that supports PCI Express 3.0
x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications.
PIN 1
+12V
G
R
B
RGB_HEADER