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Chapter 1: Product introduction
5.
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.
6.
Microphone port (pink)
. This port connects to a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Headset
2.1-channel
4.1-channel
5.1-channel
7.1-channel
Light Blue (Rear
panel)
Line In
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Lime (Rear panel)
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Pink (Rear panel)
Mic In
Mic In
Bass/Center
Bass/Center
Lime (Front panel)
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-
-
Side Speaker Out
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.
7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1).
This port connects a modem, or other
devices that conform with serial specification.
8.
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.
9.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.1
Gen 1 devices.
•
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.1 Gen 1
ports for faster and better performance from your USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices.
•
Due to the design of the Intel
®
100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy
USB devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
10. USB 2.0 ports.
These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1
devices.
11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
