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4.
Line In port (light blue).
This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
5.
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.
6.
USB 2.0 ports.
These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
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.
8.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) ports.
These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
connect to USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices.
9.
Microphone port (pink).
This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table 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
(Rear panel)
Line In
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel)
Line Out
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel)
Mic In
Mic In
Bass/Center
Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel)
—
—
—
Side Speaker Out*/
Headphone
Pink (Front panel)
—
—
—
Mic In* / Side
Speaker Out
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.
* Multi-streaming is disabled by default, and the Lime (front panel) jack may be used as Side Speaker Out. If multi-
streaming is enabled, the Lime (front panel) jack will support headphone, and the Pink (front panel) jack will
support Side Speaker Out.
Activity Link LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
OFF
No link
OFF
10 Mbps connection
ORANGE
Linked
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING
Data activity
GREEN
1 Gbps connection
Ethernet port
ACT/LINK
LED
SPEED
LED
Ethernet port LED indications
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