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2.12.1 Audio Subsystem Software
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Obtaining audio software and drivers
2.12.2 Audio Subsystem Components
The audio subsystem includes the following components:
Intel NM10 Express Chipset
Realtek ALC888S audio codec
Two ports for analog line-in and analog line-out on the back panel
Front panel audio header that supports Intel HD audio (a 2 x 5-pin
header that provides microphone in and headphones signals for front panel audio
connectors)
Internal S/PDIF header (1 x 4-pin header)
Internal DMIC header (1 x 5-pin header)
Internal stereo speakers connector (1 x 4-pin, shrouded)
The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers.
The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Back Panel Audio Connectors
NOTE
The analog circuit of the back panel audio line out connector is designed to power
headphones or amplified speakers only. Poor audio quality occurs if passive (non-
amplified) speakers are connected to this output.