Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 User Manual page 21

Triple Display Configurations for the Onboard Graphics:
Triple-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display
configurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)
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
LAN Port
RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)
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
LAN Port
Line In/Mic In Jack
The line in/Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as optical drive, walkman, microphone, etc.
Line Out
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front
speakers in a 5.1-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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1-channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers in a 5.1-channel audio configuration.
Headphone/Speaker Out Jack
This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack(actual effects may vary by the device being used).
Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/5.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 6, "Configuring
2/5.1-Channel Audio."
• 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.
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
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Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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