Gigabyte GA-B85N User Manual page 11

DVI-I Port
The DVI-I port conforms to the DVI-I specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600.
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-I connection to this port. Please note that the actual resolutions
supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both
a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
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
State
Orange
Green
Off
LAN Port
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.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this
port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The 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.
The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software (supported
functions for each jack may vary based on hardware specification). If you install a Side Speaker, you
need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones still MUST be connected
to the default Mic in jack.
• 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.
Activity LED:
Description State
1 Gbps data rate Blinking
100 Mbps data rate On
10 Mbps data rate
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Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring