Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue
(Rear panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Lime (Front panel)
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
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USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
8.
USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
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9.
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
10.
HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
11.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1-10
Headset
2.1-channel
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
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Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.
DO NOT connect a keyboard / mouse to the USB 3.0 ports when installing Windows
operating system.
Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a
Windows
OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.
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USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to the USB 3.0 ports for
faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
4.1-channel
5.1-channel
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Bass/Center
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7.1-channel
Bass/Center
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Side Speaker Out
Chapter 1: Product introduction
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