6.
IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
7.
External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
•
DO NOT insert a SATA connector into this external SATA port.
To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting
•
to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Device
Configuration for details.
8.
Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via an optical S/PDIF cable.
9.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. Audio I/O ports. These ports connect to a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel audio
system.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the
audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Headset
Port
2-channel
Light Blue
Line In
Lime
Line Out
Pink
Mic In
Orange
–
Black
–
Gray
–
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4-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
Rear Speaker Out
–
6-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Ou
–
8-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
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