MSI A88X-G45 - Back Panel Interface Descriptions

Chapter 1
1-9 Getting Started
Back Panel Quick Guide
PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse combo Port
The PS/2
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keyboard/ mouse DIN connector for PS/2
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keyboard/ mouse.
USB 3.0 Port
USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer
rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).
Important
In order to use USB 3.0 devices, you must connect to a USB 3.0 port. If a USB cable
is used, it must be USB 3.0 compliant.
USB 2.0 Port
The USB 2.0 port is for attaching USB 2.0 devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB 2.0-compatible devices.
VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
DVI-D Port
The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface- Digital) connector can be connected to a LCD
monitor, or a CRT monitor with an adapter. To connect a monitor, please refer to the
monitor’s manual for more information.
HDMI Port
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The High-De󰘰nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface
that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV
formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-de󰘰nition video, plus multi-channel
digital audio on a single cable.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a
monitor with DisplayPort inputs.
Important
The DisplayPort does not support "Hot-plug". Therefore, please make sure that the
computer is o󰘯 before connecting to or disconnecting from the DisplayPort.
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Line-In
Line-Out
MicUSB 3.0 Port
LAN Port
PS/2 Keyboard/
Mouse combo Port
USB 2.0 Port
HDMI Port
VGA Port
DVI-D Port
USB 3.0 Port
DisplayPort
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
Optical
S/PDIF-Out