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2.3Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.3.1Rear I/O connection

Rear panel connectors

1.External SATA ports

2.Optical S/PDIF OUT port

3.LAN (RJ-45) port*

4.Clear CMOS button

5.ROG Connect button

6.USB 2.0 ports

7.USB 2.0 port, also ROG Connect port

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

9.HDMI port

10.DisplayPort

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

12.Optical S/PDIF IN port

13.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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