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Hardware Installation
Line In/Mic In Jack
The line in/Mic in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as optical drive, walkman, microphone, etc.
Line In
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front
speakersina5.1-channelaudioconguration.
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.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina5.1-channelaudioconguration.
Headphone/Speaker Out Jack
This audio output jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended that
you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.YoucanconnectaUSBDACtothisportorusethis
portforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
TheUSB3.0portsupportstheUSB3.0specicationandiscompatibletotheUSB2.0/1.1specication.
UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchasaUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
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.
Refertotheinstructionsonsettingupa2/5.1-channelaudiocongurationinChapter6,"Conguring
2/5.1-Channel Audio."
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/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