Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT User Manual page 21

DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to
connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2160@24Hz
or 3840x2160@60Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the
DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. Refer to the HDMI settings
information on the previous page for the configuration dialog box.)
Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics:
Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display
configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.
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 such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Connection/Speed LED:
Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack
This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Side Speaker Out Jack
Use this audio jack to connect side speakers in a 7.1-channel audio configuration.
Line In Jack
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used).
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers
in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack
The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported
functions may vary based on hardware specification). Only microphones still MUST be connected to
the default Mic in jack. Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration
in Chapter 6, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio.
• 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.
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
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Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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