Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming 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.
Thunderbolt 3 Connector
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The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt
DisplayPort/Thunderbolt
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chain up to six Thunderbolt
number of Thunderbolt
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being installed. You can adjust the Thunderbolt
Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 4096x2304@60 Hz when using a DisplayPort monitor, but the
actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also, the connector is reversible
and supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.0/2.0 specification. You can use
this port for USB devices, too.
USB 3.1 Type-A Port (Red)
The USB 3.1 port supports the USB 3.1 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.0/ 2.0/1.1 specification.
Use this port for USB devices.
Mini-DisplayPort In Port (White)
The DisplayPort In port offers vedio outputs to the motherboard. Refer to the Thunderbolt
for more information.
Mini-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.
Follow the steps below to install the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt
Step 1:
Connect the included DisplayPort cable (or Mini-
DisplayPort cable) from the graphics card to the
DisplayPort In port on the back panel.
monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderbolt
devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the
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devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express devices
settings under Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt in BIOS
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Step 2:
Then connect the DisplayPort or Thunderbolt
deviecs to Thunderbolt
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video outputs. You can connect a standard
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connector can daisy
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devices:
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3 connector to complete.
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3 Connector
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