Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD5 - 1-7 Back Panel Connectors

Hardware Installation - 20 -
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suchasaUSBkey-
board/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
Use this port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.
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.
Coaxial S/PDIF Out Connector
This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio in connector.
IEEE 1394a Port
TheIEEE1394portsupportstheIEEE1394aspecication,featuringhighspeed,highbandwidthand
hotplug capabilities. Use this port for an IEEE 1394a device.
eSATA/USB Combo Connector
ThisconnectorsupportsSATA6Gb/sandUSB2.0/1.1specication.Usetheporttoconnectanexternal
SATA device or a SATA port multiplier. The Marvell 88SE9128 chip supports RAID function. Refer to
Chapter5,"ConguringSATAHardDrive(s),"forinstructionsonconguringaRAIDarray.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.
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.