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Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Ports and Connectors
Chapter 5
Graphics Interfaces
The display output consists of the following ports:
• 1 DP++ port
• 1 VGA port
VGA Port
The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable
connector to the VGA port. After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port,
gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
DP Port
The DisplayPort is a digital display interface used to connect a display device. The interface,
developed by VESA and backwards compatible with VGA, DVI and HDMI, delivers higher per-
formance than any other digital interfaces.
Driver Installation
Install the graphics driver. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information.
RJ45 LAN Ports
Features
• 2 Intel
®
I211AT PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controllers
The LAN ports allow the system to connect to a local area network through a network hub.
BIOS Setting
Configure the onboard LAN such as the wake-on-LAN function in the Advanced menu (“ACPI
Configuration” submenu) of the BIOS.
Driver Installation
Install the LAN drivers. Refer to Chapter 8 for more information.
LAN 1
LAN 2
1
1
ON
2
LAN 2
LAN 1
VGA
DP
1
1
ON
2