AC'97 on z77 extreme4?

[vinsonc11]

I have a Cooler Master Storm Trooper, (btw, this is my first build) with a cable labelled "AC'97" attached to the HD Audio cable. I can find the header for the hd audio on the motherboard (AsRock Extreme4 z77) but I can't find the "AC'97" one.
Thanks for answering in advance

 

[alexoiu]

Hi,
Check the manual, page 37

 

[vinsonc11]

Hi,
Check the manual, page 37

the AsRock manual? it only talks about the COM1 header, hdmi header and the atx 12 v header...
but I think the AC'97 is for a different type of sound system, the hd 7.1 one is for my one... but thanks , can you reply for the pg 37 thingie?

 

[manofchalk]

AC'97 is an older standard for audio connections, motherboards with a HD output (like the Extreme4) dont support it. Case manufacturers include it to increase compatability with older systems.
You'l be fine without it, my AC'97 connector is hidden behind the PSU .

 

[vinsonc11]

Hi,
Check the manual, page 37

the AsRock manual? it only talks about the COM1 header, hdmi header and the atx 12 v header...
but I think the AC'97 is for a different type of sound system, the hd 7.1 one is for my one... but thanks , can you reply for the pg 37 thingie?

 

[vinsonc11]

Best answer selected by vinsonc11.

 

[vinsonc11]

AC'97 is an older standard for audio connections, motherboards with a HD output (like the Extreme4) dont support it. Case manufacturers include it to increase compatability with older systems.
You'l be fine without it, my AC'97 connector is hidden behind the PSU .

Wow, thanks again man of chalk so i'll just connect the hd audio cable from the chassis to the hd audio header on the motherboard right?

 

[manofchalk]

Yep.
From there it should just be setting up the front panel audio software wise (you may have to enable it in the BIOS).