Back Panel Quick Guide - MSI Z97-G45 GAMING Manual

Back Panel Quick Guide

PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse Combo
Coaxial
Port *
S/PDIF-Out
Optical
USB 2.0 Port *
S/PDIF-Out
Clear CMOS Button
* Gaming Device Port.
▶ PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo Port
A combination of PS/2
▶ Clear CMOS Button
There is CMOS RAM present on board that is powered by an external battery to store
system configuration data. Using CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot into
the operating system (OS) every time it is turned on. If you wish to clear the system
configuration, press the button to clear the data.
▶ Coaxial S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an coaxial cable.
▶ Optical S/PDIF-Out
This S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD
monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the
monitor's manual for more information.
▶ HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface
that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV
formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel
digital audio on a single cable.
Important
This platform supports dual-display or triple-display function by integrated graphics
output ports.
VGA
DVI-D Port
mouse/keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2
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En-7
LAN Port
USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port HDMI
mouse/keyboard.
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Line-In RS-Out
Line-Out CS-Out
Mic
SS-Out