Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming 7 User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio
transmission. DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP 2.2 content protection mechanisms.
It provides improved visuals supporting Rec. 2020 (Wide Color Gamut) and High Dynamic Range
(HDR) for Blu-ray UHD playback. You can use this port to connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor.
Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual
resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
HDMI Port
can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to HDMI/DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.2 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio output. You
For example, in Windows 10, right-click the speaker icon in the
notification area and click Playback devices. On the Playback
tab, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the default playback device.
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