MSI Z87-MPOWER-MAX manual Hdmi+Hdmi

Chapter 1

▶HDMI Port

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio-video interface that is capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all types of TV formats, including standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.

▶DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to connect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs.

Important

This platform supports dual-display and triple-display function.

	HDMI+DisplayPort	HDMI+HDMI	HDMI+HDMI+DisplayPort
Extend mode	◯	◯	◯
(Extend the desktop to the second
and thired monitor)
Clone mode	◯	◯	◯
(Monitors have the same screen)

▶Audio Ports

These connectors are used for audio devices. The color of the jack refers to the function of the connector.

■Blue-Line in: Used for connecting external audio outputting devices.

■Green- Line out: Used as a connector for speakers or headphone.

■Pink- Mic: Used as a connector for a microphone.

■Black- RS-Out: Rear surround sound line out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■Orange- CS-Out: Center/ subwoofer line out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

■Gray- SS-Out: Side surround sound line out in 7.1 channel mode.

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