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Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections
DisplayPort
DisplayPort, developed by the VESA consortium, delivers digital display at a fast refresh rate.
It can connect to virtually any display device using a DisplayPort adapter for devices such
as VGA, DVI or HDMI.
HDMI Port
One HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is used to display both high definition video
and digital sound through an HDMI capable display, using a single HDMI cable (not included).
DVI Port
Use this port to connect to a compatible Digital Visual Interface (DVI) display.
LAN Ports
There are two Gigabit Ethernet ports, each with two LEDs showing activity and speed. See
Section 4.5 for details.
USB Ports
There are two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (USB2/3) and two USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (USB6/7).
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.