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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections
LAN Ports
The system offers one 5G Ethernet port (LAN1) and one 1G Ethernet port (LAN2).
CEN/LFE Out and Surround Out
This motherboard features a 7.1+2 Channel High Definition Audio (HDA) codec that provides
10 DAC channels. The HD Audio connections simultaneously supports multiple-streaming
7.1 sound playback with two channels of independent stereo output through the front panel
stereo out for front, rear, center and subwoofer speakers. To enable this function, download
the advanced software for this motherboard.
CEN/LFE is the audio output for the center channel and low frequency channel.
S/PDIF Out
This is a fibre optic audio output for a TOSLINK connector and cable.
Figure 4-1. Rear I/O Ports
Rear I/O Ports
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Description
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1.
PS2 KB/Mouse
6.
LAN1
10. USB9 (3.0)
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S/PDIF Out
2.
USB1 (2.0)
7.
USB13 (3.1)
11. USB8 (3.0)
15. Line In
3.
USB0 (2.0)
8.
USB12 (3.1)
12. CEN/LFE Out
16. Line Out
4.
USB7 (3.0)
9.
LAN2
13. Surround Out
17. Mic In
5.
USB6 (3.0)
4.2 Input/Output Ports and Interface Buttons
The rear of system offers these input/output ports.
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