Back Panel Quick Guide - MSI Z97-GD65 Instruction Manual

Back Panel Quick Guide

PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse Combo Coaxial
Port
S/PDIF-Out
Optical
USB 2.0 Port
S/PDIF-Out
Clear CMOS
Button
▶ PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port
A combination of PS/2
▶ USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.
▶ Clear CMOS Button
There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store
system configuration data. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into
the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you wish to clear the system
configuration, press the button to clear the data.
▶ Coaxial S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an coaxial cable.
▶ Optical S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD
monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the
monitor's manual for more information.
▶ USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).
Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable
is used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.
VGA Port
DVI-D Port
mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2
®
1-9
LAN Port
USB 3.0 Port
Line-Out
USB 3.0 Port HDMI
mouse/keyboard.
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Line-In
RS-Out
CS-Out
Mic
SS-Out
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