Audigy 2 ZS and normal front case/panel ac97 connecti

Hello,
I've always been curious if the Audigy 2 ZS (model SB0350) which I have has the capability of using standard case connections for front case connectors such as audio/mic inputs/outputs. For example, most standard cases have plugs in the front for a headset/mic, and the cables for these usually plug into the motherboard using the onboard soundcard.
I've noticed on the Audigy 2 ZS card that I have that is has many alternate connections for things such as the creative front panel, firewire, joystick ad many other alternate cd/aux inputs.
There is also a white connector which has the reference "J" on the top left hand corner of the card containing a total of 0 pins. Apparantly this is just a standard analogue audio input/output which is exactly what I was looking for. People have had success using this connector to do the job that I was always curious about.
My question is, is there a connector/cable available from Creative to plug into this socket. I've looked all over the net and had no luck finding one. Why would it be placed on the card if it was never planned to be used for anything? Some people have come up with a pinout for it and what each pin does.. anonymously but where did they get this information from?
Any help would be appreciated on the availability of a cable for this socket, what was its intended use etc. Hopefully someone clear up this question mark in my head
Regards,
Mark

Seems like Creative should have this kind of information available in a spec sheet somewhere.
Not really. Only reason those connectors are there in the first place is because of Dell.
Anyway,
?http://audigy2zshowto.blogspot.com/
or if you don't want to make your own,
http://www.x-tap.com/
Have also seen the cables on ebay occasionally.
Message Edited by stormy3 on 05-28-2008 0:06 PM

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