Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue
Lime
Pink
Orange
Black
Gray
Ensure the audio device of sound playback is VIA High Definition Audio (the name may
be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio Devices
> Sound Playback to configure the settings.
11.
USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0
devices.
12.
USB 3.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0
devices.
13.
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected content.
14.
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.
Dual display output support
1-20
Headset
4-channel
2-channel
Line In
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
–
Rear Speaker Out
–
Dual display outputs
DVI + D-Sub
DVI + HDMI
HDMI + D-Sub
6-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
–
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Supported
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8-channel
Line In
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
–
Side Speaker Out
Not supported
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Chapter 1: Product introduction