User’s Manual

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 5.1, or 7.1-channel conguration
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.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. These 9-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.2 Gen
2 devices.
We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for
faster and better performance for your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 5.1, or
7.1-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
Serial port (optional). This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED LEDSpeed LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1Gbps connection
LAN port
SPEED LEDACT/LINK LED
Port Headset 2-channel 4-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) - - - Side Speaker Out
Air vents. These vents allow air ventilation.
DO NOT block the air vents on the chassis. Always provide proper ventilation for your
computer.
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