Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2V User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
D-Sub Port
(Note 1)
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
DVI-D Port
(Note 2)
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The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 (the
actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D con-
nection to this port.
USB 2.0/1.1
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key
board/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 de-
scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED Activity LED
Connection/Speed LED:
State
Orange
Green
Off
LAN Port
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. 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 (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable
the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "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.
Only for GA-H55M-S2V
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(Note 1) To use the onboard DVI-D/D-Sub port, you must install an Intel CPU with integrated graphics.
(Note 2) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
Hardware Installation
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Description
1 Gbps data rate
100 Mbps data rate
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