1-5  Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
 • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came 
with your expansion card.
 • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an 
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1.  Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2.  When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of 
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
1-6  Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
The USB 3.1 Gen 1 port supports the USB 3.1 Gen 1 specication and is compatible to the USB 2.0 
specication. Use this port for USB devices.
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
DVI-D Port 
(Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D specification and supports a maximum resolution of 
1920x1200@60 Hz (the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a 
monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD 
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 8-channel LPCM 
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported 
resolution is 4096x2160@24 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor 
being used.
(Note)  The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
 • After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
 • To set up a triple-display conguration, you must install motherboard drivers in the operating system rst.
Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors and then move the antenna to a place 
where the signal is good.
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.
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
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
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