Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte X299-WU8 User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
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. 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/
Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
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
™
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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
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.
Hardware Installation
Connection/Speed LED:
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