Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC User Manual

1-7 Back Panel Connectors
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
keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
OC Ignition button
The OC Ignition feature maintains power to your motherboard and connected components while the system
is shut down. After pressing this button, be sure to press the power button to take effect.
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.
HDMI Port
output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution
is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system. The screenshot below is from
Windows 8.)
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.
• 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.
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio
In Windows 8, select All apps>Control Panel>Hardware
and Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio
to the default playback device.
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