Connectors - Asus Z87-A User Manual

1.9

Connectors

1.9.1 Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
2. Optical S/PDIF Out port Optical S/PDIF Out port
3. VGA port VGA port
4. USB 3.0 5 and 6 USB 3.0 5 and 6
5. LAN (RJ-45) port*
6. USB 2.0 7 and 8
* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.
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The plugged USB 3.0 device may run on xHCI or EHCI mode, depending on the
operating system's setting.
USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices.
Due to the design of the Intel
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
7. Mini DisplayPort
8. HDMI port
9. DVI port
10. USB 3.0 3 and 4 USB 3.0 3 and 4
11. Audio I/O ports**
8 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
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