Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z270MX-Gaming 5 User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. You can connect a USB DAC to this port or use this port for USB devices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port
to connect your Mini-DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a
maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor
being used.
HDMI Port
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB
3.1 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB Type-C Port
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The reversible USB port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.1 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
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
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM audio
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
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring