Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH User Manual page 21

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.
Connection/
Connection/Speed LED:
Speed LED Activity LED
State
Orange
Green
Off
LAN Port
Thunderbolt Port
(Note 2)
Use this port for Thunderbolt devices or Mini-DisplayPort monitors. Thunderbolt device connectivity is
dependent on PC I/O resources availability. Each Thunderbolt port can be daisy chain around 3 Thunderbolt
devices. If you need to connect more Thunderbolt devices, adjust Reserved IO for Thunderbolt under
Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt in BIOS Setup. (Refer to Chapter 2, "Peripherals\Intel(R) Thunderbolt"
for more information.)
This motherboard built-in 2 Thunderbolt ports and support up to 2 DisplayPort monitors. 2 DisplayPort
monitors daisy chain in the same port must separate by one Thunderbolt device. The maximum supported
resolution is 2560x1600, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the DisplayPort device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the
DisplayPort device. (The item name may differ from operating system. For example, in Windows 7,
go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Sound>Sound>Playback and set the DisplayPort device
as the default playback device. Refer to the HDMI settings information on the previous page for the
configuration dialog box.)
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers in a 5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
This jack can be used to connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.
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 (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 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio configuration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
The audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software.
install a Side Speaker, you need to retask other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones
still MUST be connected to the default Mic in jack.
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.
Activity LED:
Description State
1 Gbps data rate Blinking
100 Mbps data rate Off
10 Mbps data rate
Refer to the instructions on setting up a
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Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring
If you
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