MSI Z97 PC Mate - Back Panel Quick Guide

Chapter 1
1-9 Getting Started
Back Panel Quick Guide
PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Port
PS/2
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mouse/ keyboard DIN connector for a PS/2
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mouse/ keyboard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
USB 3.0 Port
LAN Port
PS/2 Mouse Port
VGA Port
HDMI
PS/2 Keyboard Port
USB 2.0 Port
DVI-D Port