A. Dual Display Configurations:
This motherboard provides three ports for video output: DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub. The table below shows
the supported dual display configurations.
Dual
Combination
DVI-D + D-Sub
Display
DVI-D + HDMI
HDMI + D-Sub
B. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs:
In order to get better playback quality, when playing the HD DVD or Blu-ray discs, refer to the recom
mended system requirements (or better) below.
CPU: AMD Phenom
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Memory: Two 1 GB DDR3 1066 MHz memory modules with dual channel mode enabled
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BIOS Setup: At least 256 MB of UMA Frame Buffer Size (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced
•
BIOS Features," for more information)
Playback software: CyberLink PowerDVD 8.0 or later
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HDCP compliant monitor(s)
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RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following de-
scribes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Activity LED
Speed LED
LAN Port
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Front Speaker Out, Green)
The default line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be
used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable
themulti-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Refer to the instructions on setting up a
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration in Chapter 5, "Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio."
• 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
Supported or Not
Yes
No
Yes
X3 processor or above
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Connection/Speed LED:
State
Description
Orange
1 Gbps data rate
Green
100 Mbps data rate
Off
10 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State
Blinking
Off
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Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring