5.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
6.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In a
4-channel, 6-channel and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
7.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
NOTE: Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the
audio ports in the 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue
(Rear panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Lime (Front panel)
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel to support an
7.1-channel audio output.
8.
USB 3.0 ports. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to
USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
NOTES:
•
DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to any USB 3.0 port when installing
Windows
•
Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used
under Windows
•
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
•
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0
ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
Chapter 2: Motherboard information
Headset
2.1-
4.1-channel
channel
Rear
Line In
Speaker Out
Front
Line Out
Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
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-
operating system.
®
OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation.
®
5.1-channel
7.1-channel
Rear Speaker
Rear Speaker Out
Out
Front Speaker
Front Speaker Out
Out
Bass/Center
Bass/Center
-
Side Speaker Out
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