Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-SOC Force User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
DVI-D Port
(Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D
connection to this port.
OCPSW Button
This button allows you to use your smart phone/tablet device to overclock or monitor your computer
with the GIGABYTE HW OC app. Refer to the instructions on using this feature in Chapter 5, "Using
GIGABYTE HW OC."
Mini-DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission. Display-
Port can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your
Mini-DisplayPort-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2304@60 Hz, but the actual
resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
Use this port for USB devices.
HDMI Port
put. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
• To set up a triple-display configuration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system first.
• After installing the HDMI/Mini-DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to HDMI/DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
Hardware Installation
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Mas-
ter Audio formats. It also supports up to 192 KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio out-
In Windows 8.1, select Apps>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the
default playback device.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection
by adapter.
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