USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port
The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specication and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.
Rear Speaker Out
Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.
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.
Line In/Side Speaker Out
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
The line out jack.
Mic In/Side Speaker Out
The Mic in jack.
You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software.
Audio Jack Congurations:
Jack
Headphone/
2-channel
4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker
Out
a a
Rear Speaker Out
a a a
Line In/Side Speaker Out
a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
a a a a
Mic In/Side Speaker Out
a
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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.
& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html
Activity LED:
Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
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