User’s Manual

ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING
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Chapter 2
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection
* Refer to the table on the next page for audio port definitions.
• We strongly recommend that you connect your devices to ports with matching
data transfer rate. Please connect your USB 3.2 Gen 1 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 1
ports and your USB 3.2 Gen 2 devices to USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports for faster and better
performance for your devices.
• Due to the design of the Intel chipset, all USB devices connected to the USB 3.2 Gen
1 ports are controlled by the xHCI controller. Some legacy USB devices must update
their firmware for better compatibility.
Rear panel connectors
1. DisplayPort
2. USB 2.0 ports 12 and 13
3. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 1 and 2
4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports 3
5. Intel
®
I225-V Ethernet port
6. HDMI™ port
7. BIOS FlashBack™ button
8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
®
port C4
9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 9 and 10
10. Optical S/PDIF OUT port
11. Gold-plated audio jacks*