Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-880GM-D2H 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
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 1) (Note 2)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600.
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Please note that the actual resolutions
supported are dependent on the monitor being used and the resolution of 2560x1600 is supported only
when Dual Link DVI mode is enabled. The DisplayPort, D-Sub, and HDMI ports will be disabled when
Dual Link DVI mode is enabled (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," "IGX
Configuration," for more information).
HDMI Port
(Note 2)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting un-
compressed audio/video signals. The HDMI 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 monitor. 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
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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
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prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback, set Realtek HDMI Output - ATI HDMI
Audio to the default playback device.
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