MSI B85M-E45 Preface page 23

Important
This platform supports dual-display and triple-display function.
Extend mode
(Extend the desktop to the
second and third monitor)
Clone mode
(Monitors have the same screen)
▶ LAN Port
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN).
LINK/ACT
LED
▶ Audio Ports
These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the
function of the connector.
■ Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.
■ Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.
■ Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.
2, 4, 6 or 8-channel audio-out configuration
Port 2-channel
Blue Line in
Green Line out
Pink Mic
Front audio -
HDMI+VGA VGA+DVI-D
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LED
Link/ Activity LED
SPEED
LED
Speed LED
4-channel
RS-Out
FS-Out
Mic
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1-9
DVI-D+HDMI
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LED Status Description
Off No link
Yellow Linked
Blinking Data activity
Off 10 Mbps connection
Green 100 Mbps connection
Orange 1 Gbps connection
6-channel
RS-Out
FS-Out
CS-Out
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HDMI+VGA+DVI-D
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8-channel
RS-Out
FS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
Getting Started