Lan (Rj-45) Jack; Audio Port Connectors - MSI K8N Neo Platinum User Manual

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area
Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
RJ-45 LAN Jack

Audio Port Connectors

The left 3 audio jacks are for 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output: Line
Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD
player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
However, there is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC850
to offer support for 7.1-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors
from 2-channel to 4-/5.1-channel audio.
Line In
Line Out
M IC
LAN Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 TDP Transmit Differential Pair
2 TDN Transmit Differential Pair
3 RDP Receive Differential Pair
4 NC Not Used
5 NC Not Used
6 RDN Receive Differential Pair
7 NC Not Used
8 NC Not Used
S/PDIF Out-Coaxial
Rear Speaker Out
(in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
( in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)
S/PDIF Out-Optical
(in 7.1CH / 5.1CH)
Hardware Setup
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