Audio:

- VIA VT1708S 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking

USB Ports:

- Built-in Controller: 8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, black, 4 at mid-board)

Back I/O Ports:

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
- 1 x PS/2 mouse (green)
- 1 x DVI-D
- 1 x D-Sub
- 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 3 x Audio jack(s)

Internal I/O Ports:

- 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 2.0 port(s)
- 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
- 1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
- 1 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
- 1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
- 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
- 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
- 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
- 1 x Internal speaker connector(s)
- 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)

Form Factor:

- Mini ITX Form Factor
- 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch ( 17 cm x 17 cm )

About Sound Card Drivers:

Usually, Windows operating systems apply a generic audio driver that allows computers to recognize the sound card component and make use of its basic functions.

When enabled by proper files, the characteristics of the sound card (like model, manufacturer, number of channels) are completely available to computers, and all its features are made accessible.

Updating the audio version can improve sound quality, resolve different compatibility ...