1-5 Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:
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Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came
with your expansion card.
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Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, it is recommended that memory of
the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
The two DDR4 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has one memory socket as
following:
Channel A: DDR4_1
Channel B: DDR4_2
1-6 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse and the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
USB 2.0/1.1 Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices.
DisplayPort
DisplayPort delivers high quality digital imaging and audio, supporting bi-directional audio transmission.
DisplayPort can support HDCP 2.3 content protection mechanisms. You can use this port to connect your
DisplayPort-supported monitor. Note: The DisplayPort Technology can support a maximum resolution of
4096x2304@60 Hz but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
HDMI Port
The HDMI port is HDCP 2.3 compliant and supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS
HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 7.1-channel
LPCM audio output. You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum
supported resolution is 4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the
monitor being used.
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When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first 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.
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Dual-display configurations are supported after you install motherboard drivers in OS.
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After installing the DisplayPort/HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to DisplayPort/HDMI. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
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