Old AM2 mobo, what is SPDIF - OUT, because it doesn't look like it should - also can I connect a LED case fan? :D

[Mark Kaine]

Seriously I don't understand this port at all, looks like a fan plug?  And SPDIF is optical, and even if there's a SPDIF plug that's not optical where do I connect the other end?  And since it looks like a fan header, altho just 3 pins, could it be used for a LED case fan? 

 

Cause this case needs more fans and I have some laying around...! 

 

 

 

[minibois]

2 minutes ago, Mark Kaine said:

Seriously I don't understand this port at all, looks like a fan plug?  And SPDIF is optical, and even if there's a SPDIF plug that's not optical where do I connect the other end?  And since it looks like a fan header, altho just 3 pins, could it be used for a LED case fan? 

No, you cannot connect a fan to that header.

This header is for using soundcards, the older kinds sometimes needed this header to support optical audio.

[Mark Kaine]

Just now, minibois said:

No, you cannot connect a fan to that header.

This header is for using soundcards, the older kinds sometimes needed this header to support optical audio.

Ah, I see, thank you...!

 

guess i'll have to buy a splitter - or another mobo - I just want to see if this one boots for now. 

[mariushm]

The header is  5v , data out , ground   ... .the data out is the digital signal, audio bits.

 

You can buy a  bracket with the connector and a cable that plugs there.