1.
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
3.
Clr CMOS button. Press this button to clear the setup information when the system
hangs due to overclocking.
4.
USB 3.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) ports connect to USB 3.0
devices.
5.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports connect to USB 2.0
devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
6.
Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel
audio configuration.
7.
Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers in a 4, 6, and
8-channel audio configuration.
8.
Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects to the center/subwoofer
speakers.
9.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
10.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In a 4, 6, or
8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
11.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects to a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio
sources.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in a 2, 4, 6,
or 8-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
Light Blue
Lime
Pink
Orange
Black
Gray
12.
DVI-I ports. These ports connect to a TV or monitor with a different video output.
13.
Expansion slot brackets. Remove the expansion slot bracket when installing an
expansion card.
Power connector. Plug the power cord to this connector.
14.
Rating: 100-240V~, 60Hz/50Hz, 10A-5A
15.
Power switch. Switch to turn ON/OFF the power supply to your computer.
1-6
Headset
4-channel
2-channel
Line In
Line In
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Mic In
–
–
–
Rear Speaker Out
–
–
6-channel
8-channel
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Center/Subwoofer
Center/Subwoofer
Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
–
Side Speaker Out
Chapter 1: Getting started
Line In
Mic In