Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV User Manual

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1-7 Back Panel Connectors
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices.
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 and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). 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 specication and supports a maximum resolution of 2560x1600.
Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port. Please note that the actual resolutions
supported are dependent on the monitor being used and support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both
a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.
DisplayPort
(Note2)
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support both DPCP and HDCP content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to
connect your DisplayPort-supported monitor. The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution
of 3840x2160 but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
(Note 1) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
(Note 2) The DisplayPort does not support Hot plug. If you want to change to another graphics port when the
computer is on, be sure to turn off the computer rst.
(Note 3) When the D-Sub port and DisplayPort are connected at the same time, images will output from the
DisplayPort only.
After installing the Display or HDMI device, make sure to set it as the default sound playback device.
A.Triple-DisplayCongurationsfortheOnboardGraphics:
Triple-display congurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display
congurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process
(Note 3)
.
Triple-display
congurations
Combination Supported or Not
D-Sub + DVI-D + HDMI Yes
D-Sub + DVI-D + DP No
(Note 3)
DVI-D + HDMI + DP Yes

Gigabyte GA-F2A78M-DASHV Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-F2A78M-DASHV
Category	Motherboard
Language	English