Audio 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, or 7.1-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue (Rear
panel)
Lime (Rear panel)
Pink (Rear panel)
Lime (Front panel)
To configure a 7.1-channel audio output:
7.
USB 2.0 ports. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0/1.1
devices.
8.
USB 3.0 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
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9.
DVI-D port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device.
DVI-D can not be converted to output from RGB Signal to CRT and is not compatible with
DVI-I.
10.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Headset
2.1-channel
Line In
Rear Speaker Out
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
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Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support a 7.1-channel audio
output.
USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster
and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.
Due to the design of the Intel
USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB
devices must update their firmware for better compatibility.
4.1-channel
5.1-channel
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Bass/Center
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100 series chipset, all USB devices connected to the
®
7.1-channel
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Bass/Center
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Side Speaker Out
Chapter 1: Product introduction