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Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in the 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel conguration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration
Ensure the audio device of sound playback is Realtek High Denition Audio (the name
may be different based on the OS). Go to Start > Control Panel > Sounds and Audio
Devices > Sound Playback to congure the settings.
Port
Headset
2-channel
4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out
12. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO/USB3). These two 4-pin Universal Serial
Bus (USB) ports are for USB 3.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (for M4A88T-V EVO). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.
13. IEEE 1394a port.
This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for
audio/video devices, storage peripherals, or portable devices.
14. eSATA port.
This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive.
To use hot-plug, set the SATA Port1-Port4 item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 2.3.4
SATA Conguration for details.
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
7. Rear Speaker Out port (black).
This port connects to the rear speakers in the
4, 6, and 8-channel audio congurations.
8. Line In port (light blue).
This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other
audio sources.
9. Line Out port (lime).
This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In the 4, 6 and
8-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Microphone port (pink)
. This port connects to a microphone.
11. Side Speaker Out port (gray).
This port connects to the side speakers in the
8-channel audio conguration.
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