MSI MS-7380 - Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup
Back Panel
1394 Port
The IEEE1394 port on the back panel provides connection to IEEE1394 devices.
USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You
can connect a network cable to it.
Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate be-
tween audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.
Line-In (Blue) - Line In is used for external CD player, tape-player or
other audio devices.
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.
SS-Out (Gray) - Side-Surround Out 7.1 channel mode.
Line-In
1394
Port
RS-Out
CS-Out
SS-Out
Line-Out
Mic
LAN
USB Port
LinkIndicatorActivityIndicator
LED Color LED State condition
Off LAN link is not established.
Left Orange On (steady state) LAN linkis established.
On (brighter & pulsing) The computeris communicating withanother computer onthe LAN.
Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.