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SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
The line out jack.
Mic In/Rear Speaker Out
The Mic in jack.
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.
Audio Jack Congurations:
Jack
Headphone/
2-channel
4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
a a a
Mic In/Rear Speaker Out
a a a a
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out
a a
Front Panel Mic In/
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
a
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To congure 7.1-channel
audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
& Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
https://www.gigabyte.com/WebPage/697/realtek897-audio.html
• 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.
Speed LED Activity LED
LAN Port
Speed LED:
State Description
Green 2.5 Gbps data rate
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
Activity LED:
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring