1-8
7.
Line In port (light blue).
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
8. HDMI
®
port.
This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI
®
) connector,
and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and other protected
content.
9.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.
These Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect
to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.
10. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps) Type-C port (supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 and
DisplayPort graphic output).
This Universal Serial Bus 3.2 (USB 3.2) port is for USB
3.2 Gen 2 Type-C devices.
11. Optical S/PDIF out port.
This port allows you to connect your PC to amplified
speakers, headphones, or Sony/Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) compliant
devices.
12. Microphone port (pink).
This port connects a microphone.
13. Line Out port (lime).
This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel,
5.1-channel, and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front
Speaker Out.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 5.1,
or 7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Headset
2-channel
4-channel
5.1-channel
7.1-channel
Light Blue
Line In
Line In
Line In
Side Speaker Out
Lime
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Pink
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Orange
—
—
Center/Subwoofer
Center/Subwoofer
Black
—
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Chapter 1: Product Introduction