ASUS Z97-K R2.0
1-13
1.7 Connectors
1.7.1
Rear panel connectors
1.
PS/2 Mouse port.
This port connects to a PS/2 mouse.
2.
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.
This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other
VGA-compatible devices.
3.
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.
4.
LAN (RJ-45) port.
These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
LAN port
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
5.
Line In port (light blue).
This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
6.
Line Out port (lime).
This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4.1, 5.1,
and 7.1-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
7.
Microphone port (pink).
This port connects to a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in
2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration.
Activity/Link LED
Speed LED
Status
Description
Status
Description
Off
No link
OFF
10Mbps connection
Orange
Linked
ORANGE 100Mbps connection
Orange
(Blinking)
Data activity
GREEN
1Gbps connection
Orange
(Blinking then
steady)
Ready to
wake up from
S5 mode
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