MSI Z68A-G45 Series Manual page 23

▶ HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including
standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single
cable.
▶ VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
▶ DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface - Digital) connector allows you to connect a LCD
monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the computer and its
display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor cable into the DVI
-D connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is properly connected to
your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more information.)
Important
The HDMI, VGA and DVI-D display interfaces on the mainboard are designed to serve
as IGP (Integrated Graphics Processor) used. If you installed a processor without
integrated graphics chip, these display ports will have no effect.
▶ LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to
the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a
network cable to it.
LED Color LED State
Left Yellow Off
On(Steady state)
On(brighter & pulsing)
Right Green Off
On
Orange On
▶ Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate between
audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.
■ Line-In: Blue - Line In, is used for external CD player, tape-player or other audio
devices.
■ Line-Out: Green - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
■ Mic: Pink - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
■ RS-Out: Black - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ CS-Out: Orange - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
■ SS-Out: Gray - Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode.
Yellow
Condition
LAN link is not established.
LAN link is established.
The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.
10 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
100 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
1000 Mbits/sec data rate is selected.
Green/ Orange
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