{"id":19959,"date":"2022-10-13T12:03:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T10:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=19959"},"modified":"2023-05-05T16:09:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:09:40","slug":"aafp-connector-on-motherboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/","title":{"rendered":"AAFP Connector On Your Motherboard - What It\u2019s For &#038; How To Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844904e3e70\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844904e3e70\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66844904e3e70\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#Whats_the_AAFP_Connector\" title=\"What's the AAFP Connector?\">What's the AAFP Connector?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#Where_Is_It_Located_on_the_Motherboard\" title=\"Where Is It Located on the Motherboard?\">Where Is It Located on the Motherboard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#AC97_or_HD_Audio_Connector\" title=\"AC'97 or HD Audio Connector?\">AC'97 or HD Audio Connector?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#Which_Ones_Better\" title=\"Which One's Better?\">Which One's Better?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#Front_Audio_vs_Rear_Audio_vs_Dedicated_Sound_Card_Whats_Best_For_You\" title=\"Front Audio vs. Rear Audio vs. Dedicated Sound Card: What's Best For You?\">Front Audio vs. Rear Audio vs. Dedicated Sound Card: What's Best For You?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#How_Do_I_Remove_the_Crackling_Sound_That_Appears_When_I_Use_the_Headphone_Jack\" title=\"How Do I Remove the Crackling Sound That Appears When I Use the Headphone Jack?\">How Do I Remove the Crackling Sound That Appears When I Use the Headphone Jack?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#How_Do_I_Set_up_a_Surround_Sound_System\" title=\"How Do I Set up a Surround Sound System?\">How Do I Set up a Surround Sound System?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/aafp-connector-on-motherboard\/#Over_To_You\" title=\"Over To You\">Over To You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Your motherboard (no matter its size) provides numerous different connectors and sockets, all of which have a singular purpose: to help you connect a myriad of devices and peripherals to your computer.<\/p>\n<p>Down below we\u2019ll cover one such connector \u2013 <strong>the AAFP header<\/strong> \u2013 what it's for, how to use it, and further explain how you can best maximize its potential.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of ground to cover, so let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_AAFP_Connector\"><\/span>What's the AAFP Connector?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>AAFP<\/strong> Connector (short for <strong>A<\/strong>nalog <strong>A<\/strong>udio <strong>F<\/strong>ront <strong>P<\/strong>anel) is a 10-1 pin header that allows you to connect the front audio ports on your PC case directly to your motherboard's sound card\/chip.<\/p>\n<p>Most enclosures have a microphone\/3.5mm headphone jack at the front, right next to the USB ports and the Reset and Power buttons. You can make these audio jacks work by plugging the AAFP connector into the motherboard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In other words<\/strong>: the AAFP header provides the convenience of using these front ports to plug in your headphones\/microphone instead of using the hard-to-reach audio ports on your motherboard's I\/O shield on the rear of the case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Is_It_Located_on_the_Motherboard\"><\/span>Where Is It Located on the Motherboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule of thumb, the AAFP connector can be found near the very bottom of the motherboard \u2013 below the <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/types-of-pcie-slots\/\">PCI-e slots<\/a>, adjacent to the main case connections (Power, Reset, Power LED, and HDD LED).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19964\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header.jpg\" alt=\"Audio Analog Front Panel Header\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19964 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Audio Analog Front Panel Header\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Analog-Front-Panel-Header.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>The cable that connects the AAFP header to the front of the case is most often labeled as HD Audio.<\/strong> If you have an old enclosure, it may feature an AC'97 cable or perhaps even <em>both<\/em>. But more on that later.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure is exceedingly simple: <strong>all you have to do is plug the PC case's aforementioned HD Audio cable into the AAFP connector on your motherboard and you\u2019ll be good to go! (Be sure to match up the pins correctly, as it'll only fit one way)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a very slight chance of the AAFP connector being labeled differently \u2013 like JAUD1 or F_Audio, for instance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AC97_or_HD_Audio_Connector\"><\/span>AC'97 or HD Audio Connector?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The AC'97 and HD Audio connectors may <em>look <\/em>the same, but their pinouts are totally different; hence, you can't use them interchangeably.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19965\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts.jpg\" alt=\"HD Audio vs AC\u201997 Pinouts\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19965 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"HD Audio vs AC\u201997 Pinouts\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/HD-Audio-vs-AC97-Pinouts.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For instance, plugging an HD Audio Connector into an AC'97 AAFP socket might cause the rear audio to stop working.<\/p>\n<p>This is because, unlike the AC'97, the HD Audio Connector has different front and rear outputs on the audio codec. It also has jack detection capabilities that allow it to sense whether or not the jack is vacant.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, plugging an AC'97 header into an HD Audio socket <em>could <\/em>cause certain detection issues as AC'97 uses pins that loop back audio from the front panel to the rear jacks.<\/p>\n<p>These pins are also responsible for disconnecting the rear audio connections when a device is plugged into the front panel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Ones_Better\"><\/span>Which One's Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HD Audio was meant to replace legacy AC'97 audio and, therefore, has more advantages when compared to the latter.<\/p>\n<p>For one, the HD Audio connector has a 30-bit resolution, in addition to a higher sampling rate.<\/p>\n<p>The AC'97 connector, on the other hand, provides an audio output at 20-bit stereo resolution, with a lower sampling rate.<\/p>\n<p>So, if your case has both, there's really no reason to pick AC\u201997 over its more feature-rich successor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Front_Audio_vs_Rear_Audio_vs_Dedicated_Sound_Card_Whats_Best_For_You\"><\/span>Front Audio vs. Rear Audio vs. Dedicated Sound Card: What's Best For You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is\u2026. it depends. If you occasionally use headphones and aren't concerned with the audio quality, you can choose the front audio jacks or even the headphone jack on your monitor.<\/p>\n<p>The front panel audio ports don't use shielded cables and often share a ground cable with the front panel USB connectors. This makes them prone to signal interference and, thus, can cause a minimal buzzing sound\/static noise when used.<\/p>\n<p>For most users, it's best to use the rear audio ports as they offer better quality audio, with support for a stereo speaker setup, but it's not as convenient as you'll need a longer cable for headphones, especially.<\/p>\n<p>Although sound cards were more popular in the old days, the onboard sound quality <em>has <\/em>become much better thanks to shielding components that eliminate the signal interference for rear audio ports.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19966\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards.jpg\" alt=\"Audio Signal Isolation on Modern Motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19966 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Audio Signal Isolation on Modern Motherboards\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Audio-Signal-Isolation-on-Modern-Motherboards.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>So, you aren't likely to observe a step up in audio quality even if you plug in a dedicated sound card.<\/p>\n<p>For audiophiles and content creators, it's recommended to invest in external DAC\/AMP setups as they provide better quality audio with the added benefit of being versatile and not requiring any drivers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Remove_the_Crackling_Sound_That_Appears_When_I_Use_the_Headphone_Jack\"><\/span>How Do I Remove the Crackling Sound That Appears When I Use the Headphone Jack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The crackling could be due to loose connections in the AAFP socket.<\/p>\n<p>Double-check them to ensure everything is alright. Otherwise, as mentioned above, it could be due to electromagnetic interference caused by poor shielding.<\/p>\n<p>As a workaround, you can forgo the front panel altogether and plug your headphones into the rear jacks. You can buy a 3.5mm extender cable if your cable is too short.<\/p>\n<p>If the crackling still doesn't stop, you can use the following software fixes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Right-click on the volume icon on the Taskbar and click on Sounds.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Playback tab. You will see a list of playback devices; one of these could be the culprit behind the crackling\/buzzing. Right-click on the devices and click on Disable. Keep doing so until only one playback device remains enabled.<\/li>\n<li>Next, right-click on it and select Properties.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Advanced tab and select 16-bit, 44100 Hz (CD Quality) from the drop-down menu. Also, uncheck all options below this setting.<\/li>\n<li>Lastly, click on the Spatial sound tab and ensure it is toggled Off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Set_up_a_Surround_Sound_System\"><\/span>How Do I Set up a Surround Sound System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your motherboard should have six rear audio connections. These are color-coded, and you must plug the connectors in the correct ports to get the best audio experience from your front, back, and side speakers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19967\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19967\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19967\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports.jpg\" alt=\"Motherboard IO Shield - Audio Ports\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19967\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19967 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Motherboard IO Shield - Audio Ports\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2022\/09\/Motherboard-IO-Shield-Audio-Ports.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-19967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msi.com\/Motherboard\/MAG-H670-TOMAHAWK-WIFI-DDR4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MSI<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/motherboard-audio-ports-explained\/\">This article<\/a> covers audio jacks in great detail so make sure to give it a read!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_To_You\"><\/span>Over To You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This article has, hopefully, given you all the information you need regarding AAFP connectors and the way in which they should be used.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>If you have any questions, feel free to <a href=\"#comments\">comment<\/a> down below! And, in case you need any help, head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/forum\/\">our forum<\/a> and ask away!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your motherboard (no matter its size) provides numerous different connectors and sockets, all of which have a singular purpose: to help you connect a myriad of devices and peripherals to your computer. Down below we\u2019ll cover one such connector \u2013 the AAFP header \u2013 what it's for, how to use it, and further explain how...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2343,"featured_media":19960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[74],"tags":[119],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19959"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2343"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19959"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19959\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21051,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19959\/revisions\/21051"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}