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Note also that if you have a mid-range to high-end board made in the last few years, the IO plate may come pre-attached to the motherboard, saving this step. Look at the area where the USB and <anchor>audio</anchor> ports are on your motherboard. If the ports look bare, with no cover labeling them and hiding port housings, then you'll have to install the plate yourself. If you just see the open ends of the ports surrounded by labels that tell you which port is which, your plate is pre-installed.
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# Audio

## Latest about Audio

[![AI used for active noise cancellation in real time](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oqakn9Q4ngKDhLsyXcANAY-320-80.jpg)\
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**Researcher develops AI-infused active noise-cancellation headphones — Tech can isolate user-specified environmental sounds in real-time**\
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By\
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Roshan Ashraf Shaikh \
published 17 May 24\
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The demo showed it can filter background noises effectively in real time](https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/headphones-headsets/researcher-develops-ai-infused-active-noise-cancellation-headphones-tech-can-isolate-user-specified-environmental-sounds-in-real-time) [Headphones and Headsets](https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/headphones-headsets)

[![Sonic Logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jMDQkLSkCKCnMqDghVCGFb-320-80.png)\
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**Qualcomm reveals 'Sound of Snapdragon' audio logo — similar to Intel's Jingle, Netflix's 'ta-dum'**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 16 February 24\
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The firm explains why it has decided to make a sonic logo now.](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/qualcomm-reveals-the-sound-of-snapdragon-audio-logo-similar-to-branding-efforts-like-intels-jingle-netflixs-ta-dum) [Tech Industry](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry)

[![Intel OpenVINO AI tools for Audacity](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C5QBr5Pz88pxFSAowqSajj-320-80.jpg)\
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**Audacity gets AI transcription and noise suppression courtesy of Intel OpenVINO plug-ins**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 13 February 24\
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A handful of new Intel OpenVINO-powered AI plug-ins for Audacity are expected to appeal to both music makers and podcasters alike](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/audacity-gets-ai-transcription-and-noise-suppression-courtesy-of-intel-openvino-plug-ins) [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence)

[![Innuos PhoenixNET switch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mvJMsEewAiJ9VoWBivFKkS-320-80.jpg)\
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**$4,349 Innuos PhoenixNET audiophile network switch runs at 100 Mbps for 'lower operating noise'**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 11 December 23\
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Innuos has released the PhoenixNET audiophile 3-port network switch, which runs at just 100 Mbps for 'lower operating noise' but is priced at $4,349.](https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/dubious-dollar4349-audiophile-network-switch-runs-at-slow-100-mbps-for-lower-operating-noise-innuos-phoenix-switch-ignores-reality) [Networking](https://www.tomshardware.com/networking)

[![The FiiO KB3 HiFi Mechanical Keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/erXxc6FzmUZuYve4Hisr5W-320-80.png)\
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**Audiophile mechanical keyboard KB3 HiFi has onboard DACs and op-amps**\
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By\
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Roshan Shaikh \
published 20 November 23\
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Fiio and Jade Audio collaborated on the KB3 HiFi, which is a wired keyboard with built-in headphone DACs and op-amps.](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/fiio-mechanical-keyboard-includes-a-dac-for-hifi-sound) [Keyboards](https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards)

[![Futureahead headphones design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rs2V7o5x2gBoForJumjyyj-320-80.jpg)\
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**Straight Outta Cyberpunk: Headphone Concept Features on-Ear Displays**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 26 June 23\
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Headphones with integrated displays are of questionable utility, but may appeal to people who want to conspicuously share their music and mood.](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/futurehead-headphones-on-ear-displays-concept) [Headphones and Headsets](https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/headphones-headsets)

[![LAN iSilencer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oT2bestT57wzm4LmVcVVHJ-320-80.jpg)\
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**LAN iSilencer Audiophile Ethernet Dongle Claims to 'Quiet Your Network'**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 20 March 23\
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Japan’s iFi-Audio has launched a LAN iSilencer dongle to remove noise from your Ethernet music streaming. The firm seems to have missed a trick by charging under $1,000.](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/ifi-audio-lan-isilencer-audiophile-ethernet-dongle) [Networking](https://www.tomshardware.com/networking)

[![AudioQuest Diamond RJ/E Ethernet cables](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tKgkueeKEDMG8zh7idsSCG-320-80.jpg)\
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**$1,250 Diamond-Branded Ethernet Cables Lure Audiophiles With Silver and Carbon**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 2 March 23\
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AudioQuest’s pricey Ethernet cables are another lure for Audiophile computer users, and they come with some grand claims about sound quality, clarity and dynamism.](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/dollar1250-diamond-branded-ethernet-cables-lure-audiophiles-with-silver-and-carbon) [Cables and Connectors](https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/cables-connectors)

[![Superstar Crystal SATA SSD Cable](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fNUzjuvfYAX5Hjp2ay2HbH-320-80.jpg)\
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**$500 Audiophile SATA SSD Cable With Superstar Crystals Listed**\
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By\
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Mark Tyson \
published 21 February 23\
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This $500 Superstar Crystal SATA cable features a 25mm woven metal sleeve, a secret filler formula, and claims to offer the “best computer Hi-Fi” quality.](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/dollar500-audiophile-sata-ssd-cable-with-superstar-crystals-listed) [SSDs](https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/ssds)

[![Raspberry Pi IQAudio Hat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vJmrtSKNokdMJTrtyTkACX-320-80.jpg)\
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**Raspberry Pi Turns Its IQAudio HATs Green**\
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By\
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Ian Evenden \
published 2 December 22\
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Raspberry Pi's IQAudio HATs have been revamped to feature the company's signature green PCBs.](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-audio-boards-green) [Raspberry Pi HATs](https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-hats)

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