Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD5 - Page 21

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Jack (Orange)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectcenter/subwooferspeakersina5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Rear Speaker Out Jack (Black)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectrearspeakersina7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Side Speaker Out Jack (Gray)
Usethisaudiojacktoconnectsidespeakersina4/5.1/7.1-channelaudioconguration.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The default line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The default line out jack. 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 Jack (Pink)
The default Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.
HDMI Port
HDMI(High-DenitionMultimediaInterface)isanall-digitalaudio/videointerfacecapableoftransmitting
un-compressed audio/video signals. The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD
and DTS HD Master Audio formats. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported audio/video
device. The maximum supported resolution is 1920x1200, but the actual resolutions supported are de-
pendent on the monitor being used.
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.
In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audiojackscanbereconguredtoperform
different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the
default Mic in jack ( ). Refer to the instructions on setting up a 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio con-
gurationinChapter5,"Conguring2/4/5.1/7.1-ChannelAudio."
After installing the HDMI device, make sure the default device for sound playback is the HDMI
device.(Theitemnamemaydifferfromoperatingsystem.Refertothegurebelowfordetails.)
In Windows 7, select Start>Control Panel>Hardware and
Sound>Sound>Playback, set Intel(R) Display Audio to
the default playback device.
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