Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte G1.Sniper User Manual

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Back Panel Connectors

O.C.
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 key-
board.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.
O.C. Button
Press this button to overclock your CPU. To return to the defaults, press this button again.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key-
board/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
eSATA/USB Combo Connector
This connector supports SATA 3Gb/s and USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use the port to connect an external
SATA device or a SATA port multiplier.The JMicron JMB362 chip supports RAID function. Refer to
Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for instructions on configuring a RAID array. Or use this
port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 specification and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 specification.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Link LED
Speed/Activity LED
LAN Port
• 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.
Hardware Installation
Speed/Activity LED:
State Description
Orange 10 Mbps data rate
Green +
100 Mbps data rate
Orange
Green 1 Gbps data rate
Blinking Network activity
Off No connection
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Link LED:
State Description
On Linked properly
Off No link