USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color
of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.
Line-In (Blue) - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
Optical S/PDIF-Out
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable.
Important
1. Use only one of the three types of S/PDIF-out, coaxial S/PDIF-out, optical
S/PDIF-out, or onboard 2-pin S/PDIF-out connector for HDMI graphics
card, otherwise the audio transmission will be distorted.
2. The indicator LED beside the e-SATA connector and will shine blue
light when the connector is connected.
for external CD player, tapeplayer or other audio devices.
Hardware Setup
Indicat or LED
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