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Hardware Installation
Theaudiojackscanbereconguredtoperformdifferentfunctionsviatheaudiosoftware(supported
functionsmayvarybasedonhardwarespecication).IfyouinstallaSideSpeaker,youneedtoretask
other audio jack to be Side Speaker out. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default
Mic in jack. Please visit GIGABYTE's website for more software information.
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out (Black)
Thisjackcanbeusedtoconnectrearspeakersina4/5.1/7.1-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.
Line In (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out (Green)
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
thatyouconnectyourheadphone/speakertothisjack(actualeffectsmayvarybythedevicebeingused).
Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to connect front speakers
ina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Mic In (Pink)
The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
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.
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