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2.3Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors

1.Clear CMOS button

2.LAN (RJ-45) port*

3.Optical S/PDIF OUT port

4.PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

5.Intel Thunderbolt port

6.ROG Connect button

7.USB 2.0 ports 1-3

8.USB 2.0 port 4, also ROG Connect port

9.ASMedia USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode

10.HDMI port

11.DisplayPort

12.Intel USB 3.0 ports, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost Turbo Mode

13.Optical S/PDIF IN port

14.Audio I/O ports**

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

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