Asus TUF H370-PRO GAMING Users Manual English - Page 16

VGA configuration, PCI Express operating mode, PCIe 3.0 x16_1 gray, PCIe 3.0 x16_2

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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. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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. +5V SPDIFOUT GND PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AAFP HD-audio-compliant pin definition SPDIF_OUT 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. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Actual PCI Express speeds varies per BIOS settings. VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe cards PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray) PCIe 3.0 x16_2 x16 (Recommended for N/A single VGA card) x16 x4 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction
In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0 x16_1 slot (gray) for a PCI Express x16
graphics card to get better performance.
We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ mode.
Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when
using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment.
VGA configuration
PCI Express operating mode
PCIe 3.0 x16_1 (gray)
PCIe 3.0 x16_2
Single VGA/PCIe card
x16
(Recommended for
single VGA card)
N/A
Dual VGA/PCIe cards
x16
x4
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.
AAFP
AGND
NC
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
HD-audio-compliant
pin definition
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital
Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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.
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
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.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
This motherboard has four PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots that support PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications.
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
This motherboard supports two PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards that comply
with the PCI Express specifications. Actual PCI Express speeds varies per BIOS
settings.