7.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to
USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
8.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports connect to
USB 2.0/1.1 devices.
9.
DVI-D Out port.
This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP compliant
allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other protected content.
10. 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.
Dual display output support
• This table indicates that whether the following dual display outputs are supported on
your motherboard:
Dual display outputs
Supported
Not supported
DVI + D-Sub
•
DVI + HDMI
•
HDMI + D-Sub
•
• During POST, only the monitor connected to the D-Sub port has display. The dual
display function works only under Windows.
Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray discs
• For better playback quality, we recommend that you follow the system requirements
listed below.
Suggested list
CPU
AMD
®
Athlon 4400+
DIMM
DDR2 800 (1GB or higher)
BIOS setup
Frame Buffer Size--256MB or higher
File format
Best resolution
Windows
®
XP
Windows
®
Vista
Non-protected clips
1920 x 1080p
1920 x 1080p
HD-DVD
1920 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
Blu-Ray
1280 x 1080p
1280 x 1080p
• To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and software.
11. PS/2 Keyboard port (purple).
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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