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4. Line Out port (lime).
This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In
the 4.1, 5.1and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
5. Microphone port (pink).
This port connects to a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1,
4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.
6. USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.
These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are for USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can only be used for data storage.
• We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB
3.1 Gen 1 ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1
devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel
®
300 series chipset, all USB devices
connected to the USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the
xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update their firmware for
better compatibility.
• Due to chipset limitations, U31G1_E12 and U31G1_E34 ports share the
same 5Gbps bandwidth.
7. 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.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1 or 7.1-channel configuration
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a
7.1-channel audio output.
Port
Headset
2.1-channel
4.1-channel
5.1-channel
7.1-channel
Line Ourt (Rear
panel)
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
MIC(Rear panel)
MIC
Rear Speaker
Out
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Headphone (Front
panel)
Headphone
Headphone
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
MIC (Front panel)
MIC
MIC
MIC
Side Speaker Out
