GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-H97M-HD3, User Manual

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(Note) The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
Triple-Display Conigurations for the Onboard Graphics:
Triple-display conigurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS. Only dual-display
conigurations are supported during the BIOS Setup or POST process.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:
Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Green 100 Mbps data rate
Off 10 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off No data transmission or receiving is occurring
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
The USB 3.0 port supports the USB 3.0 speciication and is compatible to the USB 2.0/1.1 speciication.
Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB lash drive and etc.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
DVI-D Port
(Note)
The DVI-D port conforms to the DVI-D speciication and supports a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60Hz
(the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used). Connect a monitor that supports
DVI-D connection to this port.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD
Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM
audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported
resolution is 4096x2160@24Hz or 2560x1600@60Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are
dependent on the monitor being used.
• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, irst remove the cable from your
device and then remove it from the motherboard.
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When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent
an electrical short inside the cable connector.
To conigure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Line In Jack (Blue)
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out Jack (Green)
The line out jack. Use this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. This jack can be used to
connect front speakers in a 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio coniguration.
Mic In Jack (Pink)
The Mic in jack. Microphones must be connected to this jack.