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1.6.1.5High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
HDCP is the technology for protecting high definition content against unauthorized copy or interception between a source (computer, digital set top boxes, etc.) and the sink (panels, monitor, and TVs). The PCH supports HDCP 1.4 for content protection over wired displays (HDMI and DisplayPort).
1.6.2USB
The board supports USB 2.0/3.0 ports. The port arrangement is as follows:
•USB 2.0 ports:
Two front panel ports are implemented through one
Two ports are implemented with vertical back panel connectors
One port is reserved for the PCI Express
One port is reserved for the PCI Express
•One front panel USB 3.0 port is implemented through an external connector (blue)
All USB 2.0/3.0 ports are
NOTE
Computer systems that have an unshielded cable attached to a USB port may not meet FCC Class B requirements, even if no device is attached to the cable. Use a shielded cable that meets the requirements for
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The location of the USB connectors on the back panel | Figure 9, page 43 |
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The location of the front panel USB headers | Figure 2, page 15 |
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1.6.3AHCI Mode
The board supports AHCI storage mode via the Intel QS77 Express Chipset.
NOTE
In order to use AHCI mode, AHCI must be enabled in the BIOS. Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 8 include the necessary AHCI drivers without the need to install separate AHCI drivers during the operating system installation process, however, it is always good practice to update the AHCI drivers to the latest available by Intel.
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