2.3Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors

 

1.

PS/2 mouse port (green)

5.

Optical S/PDIF Out port

 

2.

LAN (RJ-45) port*

6.

USB

3.0 ports 1 and 2 support ASUS

 

USB

3.0 Boost UASP Mode.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Audio I/O ports**

7.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

4.USB 2.0 ports (USB 2.0 port1 supports USB BIOS Flashback)

* and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions.

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