User's Manual

HDMI Port
The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output.
You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is
4096x2160@60 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
Q-Flash Plus Button
(Note)
This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not
powered on.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.
Activity LED
Connection/
Speed LED
LAN Port
Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:
State Description
Green 2.5 Gbps data rate
Orange 1 Gbps data rate
Off 100 Mbps data rate
State Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
On No data transmission or receiving is occurring
SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)
Use this connector to connect an antenna.
Audio Jack Congurations:
Jack
Headphone/
2-channel
4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel
Line In/Rear Speaker Out
a a a
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
a a a a
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
a a
Front Panel Line Out/Side Speaker Out
a
Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on conguring the audio software.
To congure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
After installing the HDMI/DisplayPort device, make sure to set the default sound playback device
to HDMI/DisplayPort. (The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)
Line In/Rear Speaker Out
The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.
Line Out/Front Speaker Out
The line out jack. This jack supports audio amplifying function. For better sound quality, it is recommended
that you connect your headphone/speaker to this jack (actual effects may vary by the device being used)
Mic In/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
The Mic in jack.
(Note) To enable the Q-Flash Plus function please visit the "Unique Features" webpage of GIGABYTE's
website.
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