Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 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 3.0/2.0 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.
D-Sub Port
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)
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 connection to this port.
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.
HDMI Port
port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD 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 audio/video device. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, 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.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from
Windows 7.)
• 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.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video
interface capable of transmitting uncompressed audio/video signals. The HDMI
In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to the
default playback device.
(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection
by adapter.
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