Installing An Expansion Card; Back Panel Connectors - Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 User Manual

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Installing an Expansion Card

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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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.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection
to this port.
DVI-D Port
(Note 1)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port
(Note 2)
compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum
resolution of 1920x1200 but the actual resolutions supported depend 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.)
• Please note the HDMI audio output only supports AC3, DTS and 2-channel-LPCM formats. (AC3
and DTS require the use of an external decoder for decoding.)
A. Dual Display Configurations:
This motherboard provides three video output ports. The table below shows the supported dual display
configurations.
Dual Display
D-Sub + DVI-D
D-Sub + HDMI
DVI-D + HDMI
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) Simultaneous output for DVI-D and HDMI is not supported.
• 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 (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/
video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP
Combination Supported or Not
Yes
Yes
No
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