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2.8
Connectors
2.8.1
Rear panel connectors
1
2
1.
DC power connector. Insert the power adapter into this port.
2.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect
to USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices.
NOTES:
•
USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices can only be used for data storage.
•
Due to the design of the Intel
connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports are controlled by the
xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for
better compatibility.
•
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 2 devices to USB
3.1 Gen 2 ports for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen
2 devices.
3.
DisplayPort connectors. This port connects a device with DisplayPort
connector.
4.
LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED
Status
Off
Green
Green
Orange
(Blinking
then steady)
5.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker.
6.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
3
SPEED LED
Description
Status
No link
Off
Linked
Orange
Data activity
Green
Ready to wake
_
up from S5
mode
4
300 series chipset, all USB devices
®
Description
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
_
2
5
6
Speed
Activity Link
LED
LED
LAN port
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