2.2Motherboard rear and audio connections

2.2.1Rear I/O connection

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Rear panel connectors

 

 

 

 

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PS/2 Mouse port

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USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2

 

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Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port

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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

 

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Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port*

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HDMI port

 

 

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Audio I/O ports**

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PS/2 Keyboard port

 

5.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

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

•Due to USB 3.0 controller limitations, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under a Windows® OS environment and after USB 3.0 driver installation.

•USB 3.0 devices can only be used for data storage.

•We strong recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for a faster and better performance from your USB 3.0 devices.

•This motherboard comes with multiple VGA outputs that feature desktop extension on two monitors. You can connect two monitors to the onboard VGA and HDMI ports.

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