Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte X870M A ELITE WF7 ICE User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

Clear CMOS Button
Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory
defaults when needed.
• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using
the clear CMOS button.
• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown and
data loss or damage may occur.
• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manually configure the BIOS settings (please navigate to the "BIOS Setup" page of GIGABYTE's
website for more information).
Q-Flash Plus Button
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest
BIOS on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS
automatically by simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button. The QFLED will flash when the BIOS matching
and flashing activities start and will stop flashing when the main BIOS flashing is complete.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 1 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0
specification. Use this port for USB devices.
HDMI Port
(Note 2)
LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum
supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the
monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
USB4 USB Type-C
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This port supports standard USB4
USB Type-C monitor to this port or use an adapter cable to connect a standard DisplayPort monitor. The
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maximum supported resolution is 3840x2160@240 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 USB4
Gen 1, and USB 2.0 specifications. You can use this port for USB devices, too.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to
prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
(Note 1)
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS
HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel
port (DisplayPort
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USB Type-C
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specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2
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)
(Note 2)
and DisplayPort display output. You can connect a USB4
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