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2.7
Connectors
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors
1
2
1.
DC power port. This port connects to a DC power adapter.
2.
HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray,
and other protected content.
3.
DisplayPort connector. This port connects a device with DisplayPort
connector.
NOTE: Your motherboard comes with either VGA or DP port.
4.
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor
or other VGA-compatible devices.
5.
USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to
USB 3.0/2.0 devices.
NOTES:
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6.
LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED
Status
OFF
GREEN
BLINKING
7.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the
4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
2-10
3
4
USB 3.0 devices can be used for data storage only.
Due to the design of the Intel
connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI
controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for better
compatibility.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0
ports for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
SPEED LED
Description
Status
No link
OFF
Linked
ORANGE
Data activity
GREEN
5
300 series chipset, all USB devices
®
Description
10 Mbps connection
100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
6
7
Speed
Activity
LED
Link LED
LAN port
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